On my first rotation in Internal Medicine, I saw a picture hanging on the wall that said, "The good physician treats the disease, the great physician treats the patient". This was the most accurate description of what my responsibilities as a doctor should be. According to my peers, I have always been a dedicated and ambitious person. Every test I took, every competition I participated in, and every challenge I faced, I always gave my best and tried my hardest to get the job done right. I believe it was partly because of the ethics and dedication I learned from my father. Being a Physics professor, he is very passionate about teaching and was strict when it comes to my studies. He was always motivating me to strive harder if I want to achieve success. …show more content…
My choice of a career in Medicine was initially based on this philosophy, because I believe it requires discipline, unwavering perseverance and ability to perform under pressure. My career choice was also based on two important deciding factors: my outstanding achievements in high school, and my parents' wishes. I thought that this was all that is needed and I was up for the challenge, until my clinical rotations started. In the hospital, I learned many valuable skills, the most important of them was that it takes a lot more than just being a good student to be a good doctor. I worked on my communication skills and counseling during the clinics. In the beginning I explored and developed interest in many different subspecialties, including neurosurgery, ophthalmology, psychiatry. I soon realized that Internal medicine is one of the most diverse and demanding fields in medicine, and the only department that would be suitable for me. Internal medicine, in my opinion is a specialty that requires continuous self improvement and hard work, and that is the most appealing quality of the field for