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Personal Statement Of Purpose To Go To Medical School

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Some people say that if you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything; to give someone the gift of health would be to change their whole world. I want to go to medical school because there are few greater rewards than to save a life and change someone’s world. My desire is to serve others, while also doing what I enjoy. I love to teach people and share with them some of the knowledge that I have been fortunate enough to obtain. Although I have had the opportunity to study many subject areas in depth, I have always had a natural interest in the sciences and healthcare. My two pharmacist parents exposed me to medical concerns at a young age and the science behind things often intrigued me and was part of casual conversation around our table. …show more content…

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