As a young girl, I vividly recall writing about being a doctor; this dream became more of a pressing desire as I noticed the needs of my neighborhood. I want to become a physician-advocate who is sympathetic to the needs and circumstances of residents, as well as one who is active in the improvement of communal wellness. Currently, I am a pregnant third year medical student within the Charles R. Drew/UCLA Medical Education Program who is experiencing financial hardship. Within the Drew/UCLA program, I have been provided a foundation that will equip me with the tools needed to be an effective community-based physician.
During my first two years of medical school, I served as a coordinator for Partnerships for Progress (P4P)—a mentorship program
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Care Harbor is an annual event that is held in both Los Angeles and Detroit. There, hundreds of healthcare professionals and students came together to provide comprehensive medical and dental care to uninsured and/or underinsured residents. As an advocate, I worked with Kaiser Permanente’s department of women’s health and performed well-women’s exam for those in attendance. From this experience, my passion for women’s health advocacy was strengthened, and I understood the value in obtaining, and not forsaking, the trust of one’s patients as well as the growing need for preventative healthcare …show more content…
I have a strong interest in uterine fibroids, and how they disproportionately affect African-American women. My interest has grown significantly, given the prevalence within my own family, and I want to be a change-agent in the field. In particular, I found it unsettling that although there are several treatment options available to women, African-American women are more likely to receive invasive options such as a hysterectomy or myomectomy. Given this information, coupled with my interest, I want to become an OB/GYN which not only provides women with health care services, but an education that will empower them to make the best decision for their health and