During my internship, I met Dr. KimChee a prominent Korean cardiothoracic surgeon trained in the U.S. He informed me about the his own profound experiences during his training. This inspired me to apply for residency in the U.S., the leading center of medical training and innovation in the world. So after finishing my internship, I prepared to come to the U.S. During that time I worked as a primary care physician in Korea. As a Primary Care Physician I treated a variety of diseases in internal medicine, dermatology, pediatrics and endocrinology, including both chronic and acute disease states.

My interest in academics and research was nurtured during my third year of medical school, working in Dr. Spicy’s lab at Big Korean National University. Studying the biochemical mechanisms of the TSH receptor and its effect on thyroid cancer gave me insight into the power and elegance of research. This sparked my interest in academic medicine and will serve as a foundation for research during my residency.

During my surgical observership to prepare for residency at Big Memorial Hospital in USATown, I worked with patients of different cultures and nationalities and was able to communicate effectively with them while observing hospital care from the point-of-view of the patient and family. Also, I was strongly inspired by the teaching of attendings. Teaching is the strongest asset of residency training in the U.S. and I am extremely eager to participate in a general surgery residency program here.

I have several strengths to bring to my surgery residency. First, I have a strong academic background, including excelling in my core rotation in surgery and winning scholarships in medical school. Next, I have seen huge number of patients for medical and surgical problems as a primary care physician. Spending two and a half years diagnosing patients, following complicated medical conditions will help me as a surgeon, monitoring and following patients in the operative periods. In the future I will be performing surgery on patients that are on cardiac medications, or have diabetes and I will be familiar with their treatment. Also, I am very familiar with the workup and management of medical diseases, and even as a surgeon this will be useful.

General surgery integrates commitment, physical ability and medicine in a patient care environment that is both intense and extremely rewarding. Prepared for residency with my post graduate clinical and research experience, I am optimistic that I will be able to contribute to a surgical training program in patient care, teaching and research.
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My first encounter with surgery occurred years ago while completing a research project on Langerhans Islets encapsulation, I proceeded to my very first pancreatectomy on an unusual patient: a dead mouse. Although performing over forty “operations” that summer, the task was fascinating as each cut, each suture provided an opportunity to improve my newly acquired operative skills. I soon realized that I could incorporate science, dexterity and my love of arts and crafts in a successful career in surgery.

With every surgical rotation, my commitment to this specialty only strengthened. Each procedure I participated in, from a simple cyst extraction to hepatic transplant, had an instant positive impact on the patient’s well-being. The variety of pathologies encountered constantly called on my analytical skills in forming an accurate diagnosis as one can never know what hides behind an abdominal pain consult. Critically ill and prone to complications, patients offered a perpetual challenge in preventing, detecting and managing complications. Above all, being in the OR provided me with a perpetual sense of exhilaration, responsibility and satisfaction. I became fully aware that my every move has an impact on the patient’s well-being. This became evident during my elective in Trauma at the MGH. Being part of a cohesive, tenacious and result-oriented team enabled me to see how crucial everyone’s role is in fast-paced, critical and unpredictable situations.

Surgery is one of the most rapidly evolving fields in medicine and my goal is to be part of such a dynamic evolution through clinical research. The rigors of fundamental research I encountered while completing projects on Langerhans encapsulation helped me develop critical thinking and the ability to tackle multidimensional concepts. With perseverance and hard-work I successfully completed the projects and made my own modest contribution to science. A surgical career will nurture my scientific curiosity and I look forward to have an impact not only on my patients but on those all around.
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The surgeons I worked with have been role models in showing me the kind of doctor I strive to become. I look forward to the privileged contact with patients only this specialty can provide as surgeons exert a complete role in their complex treatment. It will allow me to put to great use my communication skills and my cultural diversity in providing clearer understanding of their conditions and procedures to my patients. Being an active volunteer in the Romanian community and a dedicated representative of my class have helped hone my leadership and resourcefulness, central assets of a great resident in surgery.

My ideal residency program is one that will train me to become the best surgeon I can possibly be, developing my full potential while greatly contributing to my community. I plan on a career as a general surgeon but an academic career in Oncological or Hepatobiliary Surgery are areas I would enjoy exploring as a fellow. My goals are to excel as a student, a researcher, a team member and a teacher, devoting myself to inspire students and patients just as I was. I bring to the field my passion, optimism and thirst of knowledge. It is my conviction I will succeed in such a challenging, demanding but rewarding specialty.

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