I cherished every moment of medical school, from studying basic science to attending clinical rotations. During this time, I came across a wide variety of patients from different stages and aspects of life. Finding...
“Doctor, is it benign or malignant?” I asked while lying on the examining table waiting restlessly for the result of my breast ultrasound. The radiologist gazed into those ambiguous echoes on the monitor for...
Throughout my years in medical school, I have noticed some interesting parallels between chess, my childhood passion, and the practice of medicine. Chess is beautifully artistic, yet remarkably precise in its strategic demands. This...
Welcome to the newest and most comprehensive residency personal statement site available for medical students. Writing your residency personals statement can be one of the most stressful and difficult parts of your entire med...
I began my medical career in internal medicine in China where I worked as a junior physician after graduation for three years. During the three-year hospital experience I worked with a variety of patients...
Growing up in my native homeland of India, I always wanted to do something in my life where I could make a difference. I was taught that it was very important for your life...
I relish the opportunity to help people through medicine. During my ER rotation, a 2 year old boy was brought in after suffering a laceration to his hand. I calmed him by distracting him...
My strong interest in how the human body functions and how medicine can be used to improve life initiated my desire to pursue medicine. I was admitted to the seven-year M.D. /M.S. program of...
It felt strange coming out of the airport. The air was cold, less humid, and smelled different. I finally emerged from the labyrinth that is Dulles Airport, built on the outskirts of Washington D.C.....
Anesthesiology provides opportunities to display specialized skills by performing a wide range of procedures while having cognitive challenges as well. After medical school I was selected for a two year anesthesiology residency program at...
