Successful Family Medicine Residency Personal Statement #7
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 that managing health care for different age groups is challenging and intellectually appealing I knew I would enjoy family medicine. I was amazed to utilize a broad knowledge base- to make patients better.
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During internship rotations for one year, I gained more hands on experience and the chance of working with patients of all ages from diverse socioeconomic and cultural settings. While attending outpatient clinics and emergencies in different specialties I developed a good rapport with patients, sharpening my clinical and communication skills. I noticed that understanding family dynamics is essential in performing a complete assessment and treating patient conditions.
After internship with a view to explore other specialties I worked as a house officer in anesthesia, where I would meet a wide variety of patients during pre and postoperative assessments. Though I enjoyed this specialty I always missed continuity care for patients. But while working in anesthesia I learned many l procedures and learned to give comfort, confidence, and hope to anxious patients before and during surgery.
After completing my position in anesthesia I joined a family practice office where I managed patients under the guidance of senior family practitioner. This time confirmed my belief that family practice is unique among other specialties in that patients are viewed in the context of family. This is the specialty where the doctor patient relationship is being developed, nurtured, valued and maintained, forming the cornerstone of excellent patient management.
It was a great honor to complete a clinical observership at the Large Comprehensive Cancer Center in Famous University and work with a team of doctors and nurses fighting the battle against cancer. During this time, I became accustomed to the American health system and its ethics; while improving my communication and interpersonal skills, I also felt an obligation to give back to the community, so I worked as a research volunteer in Breast Cancer. This experience enhanced my analytical skills and helped me to understand the basics of research. While seeing elderly patients of cancer with their multiple physical and emotional problems I have developed deep interest in geriatric medicine and have become interested in pursuing this in the future.
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During my life and clinical training, I have had the opportunity to interact with many types of personalities and that have helped me to develop an understanding and helping nature, unselfish attitude and learned the importance of teamwork. I strongly believe that my these assets will help to be successful resident in family medicine. My upcoming observership at CIty Hospital will provide me more insight patient management in medicine .
For my training program, I wish for a friendly and supportive environment where the faculty, residents, and staff work together as a collaborative team. I hope my program encourages me to continue to developing into a family physician with proficiency and humanity. I look forward to clinical practice, education, and research in family medicine. Without any requirements for geographic location, I look forward to traveling to wherever my future education leads me. My short-term goal is to work hard during my residency and mature as a physician; in the long run, I am looking to provide my services to a diverse population.
