Growing up I have seen my mother and my grandmother dedicate their life to helping those who can not help themselves. They both worked as nurse aids in a retirement home. I not only learned the basics from them, but the things med school doesn't teach you. How to mix medicine into pudding so it won't be bitter, how to lift a patient twice your size without a machine, how to tell doctors that the patient needs help (without them criticizing your position); these are just a few of the life lessons I was taught. My father was in the U.S. Army. He had to care for soldiers countless times because the medic was out or hurt themselves. He taught me how to do field dressings, how to distract a traumatized patient, and which injuries need to be addressed now and what can hold off until the hospital. Again, I was taught countless life lessons in taking care of others who can not take care of themselves. I grew up knowing these medical terms, tips, and tricks but had no way of utilizing them. I never thought I would need this. Wouldn't I just go to a hospital instead? But then I look at my siblings. I look at my friends. I look at the children I have helped everyday from work, volunteer, and home. I realized that in order for them to go to a doctor, there has to be a doctor willing to help in the first place. I want to be the first doctor in my family. I want to provide help to children as a general practice pediatrician. I know that God’s plan for me is a grand one, and I will help others as he did me. I want to pay back my family and community. They all helped raise me and gave me the opportunity I have today to pursue my education. It is because of them that I was able to dream of med school when I was little. I truly want to help others. There is this feeling of accomplishment when you help someone, and I know being a doctor, I can make a big impact. I also understand that this is a big responsibility that I am taking on, and I will not be irresponsible. One day down the road, I want to go into the exam room in my own clinic and tell that child and their parents “I am here to help you.”. I want to provide a sense of comfort to a struggling family, and to see me as a resource not a strain on their wallets. I know God is with me, and always will be. Thank you for considering my applications and may God bless you.

Growing up I have seen my mother and grandmother dedicate their life to helping those who can not help themselves. They both worked as nurse aids in a retirement home. I not only learned the basics from them, but the things med school doesn't teach you. How to mix medicine into pudding so it won't be bitter, how to lift a patient twice your size without a machine, and how to tell doctors that the patient needs help (without them criticizing your position); these are just a few of the life lessons I was taught. My father was in the U.S. Army. He had to care for soldiers countless times because the medics were out or hurt themselves. He taught me how to do field dressings, how to distract a traumatized patient, which injuries need to be addressed now, and what can hold off until the hospital. Again, I was taught countless life lessons in caring for others who can not care for themselves. I grew up knowing these medical terms, tips, and tricks but had no way not to utilize never thought I would need this. Wouldn't I just go to a hospital instead? But then I look at my siblings. I look at my friends. I look at the children I have helped every day from work, volunteer, and home. I realized that for them to go to a doctor, there has to be a doctor willing to help in the first place. I want to be the first doctor in my family. I want to provide help to children as a general practice pediatrician. I know that God’s plan for me is a grand one, and I will help others as he did me. One day down the road, I want to go into the exam room in my clinic and tell that child and their parents “I am here to help you.”. I want to provide a sense of comfort to a struggling family and to see me as a resource not a strain on their wallets. I plan to travel for a few years, providing help wherever I am needed. There are more and more children and families needing medical care due to the increase in wars and conflicts. According to the Vision of Humanity webpage (posted June 11, 2024), it is believed the increase of minor conflicts now will increase major conflicts in the future. That means more people will be without basic needs, including healthcare. When my body can’t take the trip anymore, I will return home to Cincinnati, Ohio. I will help my community by opening the aforementioned clinic. I know God is with me, and always will be. Thank you for considering my application and may God bless you.