Yuba College Personal Statement

• Please discuss your personal and professional reasons for applying to the program. (250 words or less) *

Growing up, I saw my father come home after a long day of working in the fields with sweat on his face, and weaknesses in his bones. The worst days were the ones where he would feel sharp excruciating pain in his knees, and there was nothing he could do about it, other than to endure it. Although I was little, it was in that moment that I knew what I wanted to do in my life. Seeing my parents unable to have or afford healthcare inspired me to pursue a career in medicine, at a young age, I immediately started planning on opening my own hospital and offering health care for those who cannot afford it. My reasons for applying for this program

I have always been interested in medicine and although my age did not permit me to volunteer or do internships, for the past two years I have been attending UC Davis’ Pre-medical and Pre-health Professions National Conference, which only fueled my inspiration to become a doctor. Being bilingual has enabled me to help people in the Latino community, although I was raised with both English and Spanish, I took an extra four years taking high level Spanish courses and serving as an advanced Spanish teacher’s assistant. Mastering the Spanish language has enabled me to serve as a translator for the Latino community whenever my assistance is need. All of the following experiences shape who I am a dreamer, a leader, and a reliable aid, which I believe are the qualities I can bring to this

I was able to attend my first course at Yuba College in the summer of 2014, at the age of thirteen. Ever since then, I have never had a semester without having at least three college courses. My arduous work eventually led me to receive my college associates degree this May 2016 at the age of fifteen. I plan to stay at Yuba College one more year to receive an additional, three degrees in Chemistry, Biology and Math by next spring. My academic goals are to attend UC Davis Fall 2017 with a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology B.S. and graduate within a year, with all my premedical courses completed. During this time I will have already taken my MCAT and applied to several medical schools at the age of seventeen. My professional goals are to become a surgeon and specialize in