I will you contribute to the success of male healthcare representation in the workforce. The healthcare profession is and has been experiencing shortage of clinical professionals with instituting diversity training this could change. As a half African-American and Hispanic male, I represent an overlooked group of male healthcare professionals. The problems of medical coverage, COVID-19 pandemic, having difficulty recruiting new talent and retaining current staff are obstacles faced by the healthcare industry. Recruiting minority males as healthcare professionals can be contributed by lack of education, the funding for education or the misdiagnosis of working in a field overpopulated by female workers by my counterparts. As a perspective health care worker, I want to create a work environment that is meaningful to all nurses. I want to be an example to use my success as a recruitment tool to attract other minority male professionals. One of my longest volunteer groups was Rehab2Perform. In this role as a intern caregiver, I helped individuals improve their cardiovascular health, reduce the burden, and eliminate illness associated with heart disease/obesity by living a healthy lifestyle. I worked closely with people in the African American Communities that were subjected to this illness. As a bi-lingual student athlete in soccer, I have participated as a soccer coach/trainer for children from four to eleven on the fundamentals of with weekly training sessions. I worked as a camp counselor for Linganore High School and SAC soccer clubs in the area. So teaching obese or under privileged youth athletes was a way of giving back and teaching the aspects of a game I grew up playing. It was the Science, Service, Mentoring, and Medicine (S2M2) Program that is for high school students that are interested in science and medicine at the Uniformed Services University, a military medical school in Bethesda, MD. I was able to work with and learn from our uniformed military members in the Navy, Army and Air Force. I used to the summer to work in the Bethesda Medical Center and got to work at sites like Walter Reed Naval Medical Center (WRNNMC), Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) and National Institute of Health (NIH). I furthered my learning with extracurricular activities and joined the National Honor Society. All over the world, healthcare workers are an integral part of the health care system and make up a significantly large portion of the health care population. Healthcare is just one of many professions that are seeing people migrate from underdeveloped countries to the United States. The Medical Diagnostic (Pre-Physician Assistant) Program at the University of Delaware is setting me on a pathway to a great experience and the fundamentals that will reinforce the doors of the healthcare career will be opened for me. My commitment to be beacon as a healthcare professional in urban areas and communities will be both a great honor and a great responsibility, no matter the location I want to be an example of a diverse and modern professional in the workforce.

Receiving this scholarship would have a meaningful impact on my ability to pursue a career in healthcare. As a student with a strong passion for fields such as nursing, physical therapy, or becoming a physician assistant, I am committed to continuing my education at a university that offers rigorous science programs and hands-on clinical opportunities. However, the financial burden of tuition, textbooks, and related expenses presents a significant challenge for me and my family. From a young age, I have been driven to pursue a career in healthcare, inspired by the impact medical professionals have on people’s lives. Along this journey, I have also learned to navigate my ADHD, which has shaped both my challenges and my strengths. While ADHD has required me to work harder to maintain focus and organization, it has also strengthened my resilience, adaptability, and determination. With the support of a 504 plan at school, I have developed strategies to manage my learning, such as structured time management, breaking down complex tasks, and advocating for the accommodations I need to succeed. These tools have not only helped me academically but have also taught me independence and self-awareness—skills that will be essential in the healthcare field. Despite these challenges, I have actively pursued opportunities to grow. I participated in the Science, Service, Mentoring, and Medicine (S2M2) Program, where I gained hands-on experience in medical settings such as Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the Uniformed Services University, and the National Institutes of Health. This experience expanded my understanding of fields like radiology, physical therapy, and surgery, and strengthened my passion for medicine. Additionally, I challenged myself academically by enrolling in AP Biology and joining the Science Honor Society. My ADHD has often pushed me to think differently, stay curious, and engage deeply in subjects that interest me, especially science and healthcare. My mindset toward disability is that it does not define my limitations but rather highlights my ability to adapt and persevere. Living with ADHD has taught me to approach obstacles with determination and creativity. It has also given me empathy for others who face challenges, which will make me a more compassionate healthcare provider. I am proud of what I have accomplished, despite my ADHD, but in many ways because of it. It has shaped me into a motivated, self-aware individual who is prepared to succeed in college and make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field.

I will you contribute to the success of male healthcare representation in the workforce. The healthcare profession is and has been experiencing shortage of clinical professionals. As a half African-American and Hispanic male, I represent an overlooked group of male healthcare professionals. The problems of medical coverage, COVID-19 pandemic, having difficulty recruiting new talent and retaining current staff are obstacles faced by the healthcare industry. Recruiting minority males as healthcare professionals can be contributed by lack of education, the funding for education or the misdiagnosis of working in a field overpopulated by female workers by my counterparts. As a perspective health care worker, I want to create a work environment that is meaningful to all nurses. I want to be an example to use my success as a recruitment tool to attract other minority male professionals. One of my longest volunteer groups was Rehab2Perform. In this role as a intern caregiver, I helped individuals improve their cardiovascular health, reduce the burden, and eliminate illness associated with heart disease/obesity by living a healthy lifestyle. I worked closely with people in the African American Communities that were subjected to this illness. As a bi-lingual student athlete in soccer, I have participated as a soccer coach/trainer for children from four to eleven on the fundamentals of with weekly training sessions. I worked as a camp counselor for Linganore High School and SAC soccer clubs in the area. So teaching obese or under privileged youth athletes was a way of giving back and teaching the aspects of a game I grew up playing. It was the Science, Service, Mentoring, and Medicine (S2M2) Program that is for high school students that are interested in science and medicine at the Uniformed Services University, a military medical school in Bethesda, MD. I was able to work with and learn from our uniformed military members in the Navy, Army and Air Force. I used to the summer to work in the Bethesda Medical Center and got to work at sites like Walter Reed Naval Medical Center (WRNNMC), Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) and National Institute of Health (NIH). I furthered my learning with extracurricular activities and joined the National Honor Society. All over the world, healthcare workers are an integral part of the health care system and make up a significantly large portion of the health care population. Healthcare is just one of many professions that are seeing people migrate from underdeveloped countries to the United States. The Medical Diagnostic (Pre-Physician Assistant) Program at the University of Delaware is setting me on a pathway to a great experience and the fundamentals that will reinforce the doors of the healthcare career will be opened for me. My commitment to be beacon as a healthcare professional in urban areas and communities will be both a great honor and a great responsibility, no matter the location I want to be an example of a diverse and modern professional in the workforce.

I have known in my heart since childhood that I wanted to work in Healthcare. Most of my friends looked up to celebrities (i.e., athletes, models, or actors) and aspired to be just like them. Of course, I also looked up to these figures, but not to the same extent. I wanted to stand out from the crowd and become a medical professional. From such a young age, I realized they were the men and women who helped to better people's lives. As a young kid, and even into my teens, I did not know how many types of healthcare professionals there were to choose from. I was recently in the hospital for a soccer-related hand injury (broken thumb), and that's when I first learned about radiologists and what they do to help patients. Upon completion of the 11th grade, I decided to complete an internship at Rehab2Perform to learn more about the medical field and learn more about Physical therapy career field. The Science, Service, Mentoring, and Medicine (S2M2) Program is for high school students interested in science and medicine at the Uniformed Services University, a military medical school in Bethesda, Maryland, which looked like a promising pathway. My brother, now in Nursing School, partook in the S2M2 Program and told me that each day was a new learning experience in different parts of the medical world. This program gave him an inside look into working as a medical professional and learning new ways to use medicine to treat diseases. He was able to work with and learn from our uniformed military members in the Navy, Army, and Air Force. I used the summer after 10th grade to participate in the S2M2 Program and got to work at sites like Walter Reed Naval Medical Center (WRNNMC), Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), National Institute of Health (NIH), and the Walter Reed Medical Simulation Center (WRMSC). The program piqued my interest in Healthcare, mainly in how it uses advanced technology to treat injuries and diseases (while using medical imaging procedures). I went to talk to my guidance counselor so she could guide me in the right direction for the career path of my choice. My counselor suggested continuation in the AP Biology course to further my knowledge and interest in science. I wanted to take a step further with biology and take the Advanced Placement class. I advanced my learning with extracurricular activities and joined the National Honor Society. So, I learned more aspects of the medical field from Physical Therapy, Surgery, Radiology, Nursing, Kinesiology, and Pharmacology. My college will allow me to focus more on my studies and participate in the academic environment. After graduating from college, I aim to pursue a Healthcare or Physician's assistant degree. The type of care that I received as a student-athlete provided a much larger and deeper picture of medicine. I want to give them the same care that my family has received throughout the years.