Personal Statement
I grew up in a Muslim household which taught me the importance of moral values. Having high moral standards are clearly imperative in a good physician and this is one of the many factors about which I feel passionate, both as a result of my upbringing and because of the person I have become over the course of my life.
My father is a pharmacist and therefore I have been around medicine all of my life. I currently work sporadically in my father’s pharmacy, as a technician. Working as a pharmacy technician has been one of the factors in my professional life that has pushed me to study medicine, and will hopefully contribute to my professional conduct as a doctor. I am keen to utilize the knowledge and experience I have acquired thus far to better myself as a person and a physician. I understand that in the field of medicine, we as professionals devote ourselves to constant learning and new developments. I believe my compassion and enthusiasm are valuable features that will make a real contribution to patient care.
I have always wanted to be a gynaecologist and obstetrician, because I am fascinated by babies and the birth process. My grandmother was a midwife in Pakistan and I learned a great deal from her.
I am dedicated to serving underprivileged people, with cultural awareness being an essential component of my practice. I believe that everyone, regardless of economic status, culture or religion deserves to be treated with the same level of care and empathy. Even in developed countries such as the U.S. there are barriers in accessing healthcare. Factors such as having a lower socioeconomic status or education level can limit the care an individual is able to receive.
I have volunteered at Ozanam Hall Nursing Home, and I also serve on the executive board in the Watson Pre-health Honor Society. I am passionate about medicine and look forward to a life-long career in the field.
