As someone who has had state insurance, I know how hard it is to get an appointment, especially with dermatologists. When I was struggling with acne and other skin conditions, I often had to wait months to get an appointment. This meant being insecure of my face and hiding certain parts of my body until I could get in, and my mom had to pay extra money because when I did get in, they did not accept our insurance. This worsened my mental health, my view of myself, and of my body. Now that I am going into college, I have realized that I have the power to change this reality. Because of my experiences, I chose to pursue dermatology to help people feel more comfortable and confident with their natural beauty. I can help them avoid expensive plastic surgery and focus on changeable things, like acne or painful skin conditions. Hopefully, I can help people feel less insecure about themselves through their treatment, avoiding what I, and others have been through. So, in a unique way, focusing treatment on those with state insurance will help patients' mental health, as their insecurities and discomfort will be removed. Because of this, when I become a dermatologist, I plan to focus on those with state insurance or medicaid, because everyone deserves equal access to healthcare, regardless of their insurance.