Personal Statement
At age six, I wanted to become a basketball star after watching my favorite basketball team, the Philadelphia 76ers, reach the NBA finals in 2001-2002 season. As I grew older, I knew that I did not have the body and speed to become a NBA player. When my favorite player, Allen Iverson, developed bursitis- inflammation of one or more bursae of synovial fluid in his elbow, I figured out that there is a doctor trained to diagnose and treat such ailments; a doctor who probably knew all of the famous athletes that I love. Immediately, I developed a scintillating interest in medicine. Nothing was to be more fulfilling to me than being the one to cure such globally celebrated athletes who wanted to become the doctor that diagnosed the problems to athletes or perform surgeries on the players just so I could get close to my favorite athletes. I was still young, smidge thirteen years old; my dream at the time was not to save the world or to achieve world peace. I just wanted to meet famous people and stirring players. However, as at now, my perception about the field of medicine has changed significantly. I am aware that medicine is not about meeting famous athletes. I have since vowed to concentrate my professionalism in helping the society.
As I started high school years, I developed a passion for math and science. I matured through Boy Scouts in which I learned the significance of community service and benefits from giving back to the community. I became a dedicated Eagle Scout who underscored the importance of helping the community. I was driven by the notion that if a person was to combine these two passions, the perfect job for such a person would be to become a medical doctor. I was able to develop my interest in becoming a doctor by shadowing other doctors in my community and even watching operations in hospitals. I was at one point served with the opportunity of witnessing the replacement of an entire knee; an opportunity that further fueled my aspirations of being a doctor. The three to four hour long surgeries seemed like five minutes to me because I was so fascinated by what the surgeon and his team were doing. I was able to understand that performing surgery and playing basketball share the same mindsets and ideas. It takes a team to win a game in basketball. In basketball, similar to all other games, there can be a standout player, but most of the time without the rest of the team the standout player would fail to exist. Each team member must embrace team play in order to win the game. Performing a surgery also requires team participation; one person alone cannot successfully carryout a surgery. It takes a team to perform surgery properly and achieve the goal of having a successful surgery. On the same note, each team member must cooperate with the other team members for the goal to be achieved.
I am an academically versatile individual who takes pride in the readership of medicine journals. Because of this, I am up-to-date with advancements in medicine. As mentioned earlier, my mathematical skills are exemplary. I am proficient with verbal and non-verbal forms of communication. I understand the importance of excellent communication in team setup. With reference to my communication skills coupled with impeccable training in this field, I am convinced that I can make a celebrated doctor. I am a maven in making flexible time schedules which is why I am able to read a lot of other literature on medicine outside the one outlined by my course requirements. In the same light, I can take part in several part extracurricular activities; some of these extracurricular activities are essential for an aspiring doctor.
I hope to pursue my dreams at a university where I can still participate and get involved in a culturally diverse city. I know that Drexel University, with the main campus in the heart of Philadelphia would be the perfect place for me to start my medical education. The city of Philadelphia can provide so many opportunities, and with the help of Drexel, I can take advantage of the city. I am applying to an accelerated medical degree program because I want to start my medical studies as soon as possible. I have been waiting to become a doctor since I was in elementary school and I cannot bear to wait any longer. I have almost been tantalizing myself by watching other surgeries, volunteering, and even undergoing surgery on my own pinky finger, trying to understand how the medical field operates. I am eager to learn and work hard to attain my goals of becoming a doctor.
I am highly hopeful to get a chance to join Drexel University where I will get the necessary expertise for serving as a doctor. I understand the complexity of medicine training programs. However, I am sure that with intrinsic motivation I will excel in the program.
