Medical School Essay Samples
Medical School Essay 1
How will your life experience thus far add a unique dimension to
our entering medical school class? What will a medical degree mean
to you or you family?
"Lastly, I would like to acknowledge the assistance of my
colleagues and our industrial partners at Siemens and Radionics
who were instrumental in the completion of this research project,
" I said concluding my presentation at the annual fall meeting
of the Biomedical Engineering Society last month in October. Although
I felt nervous before my first oral presentation at a professional
conference, afterwards I felt an overwhelming sense of joy and
accomplishment. All the hard work and late nights in the lab had
finally paid off.
In my research, I am involved with the interventional MRI project
at [major hospital] where MR images are used to guide and monitor
minimally invasive therapies such as localized biopsy and thermal
ablation of cancerous tumors. My research topic is on the spatial
calibration procedure and the interactive scan plane localization
for device tracking in a low-field open MR imager. In the course
of my research, I developed a unique and accurate method of defining
spatial coordinates inside the imaging volume of the open MR imager,
which led to the publication and presentation of two separate
abstracts at two different professional conferences in Sydney,
Australia and Cleveland, Ohio.
My strong scientific research background and my clear understanding
of the basic concepts of scientific inquiry and method will help
me become a good physician. Having learned the technical aspects
of biomedical science for the last six years, I am anxious to
start learning about the clinical aspects of biomedical science.
To me, a medical degree does not merely mean that I have survived
four rigorous years of medical school and have something tangible
to show my family. To me a medical degree has much more significance.
A medical degree means that I can make a daily contribution to
society by utilizing my education to help others in need.
Perhaps even more important to my academic accomplishments are
my experiences outside the classroom. Being a minority student,
I understand the importance of diversity. As an active member
of the Asian-American Student Association at [major university],
I helped to promote ethnic diversity and cultural awareness on
campus. Our Chinese Cultural Committee sponsored the Chinese New
Year event on campus to promote cultural awareness at the school’
s international fair. Our group featured not only traditional
Chinese food but also a Chinese fashion show and a demonstration
of Chinese kung fu. Furthermore, our association organized several
volunteering trips to serve food to the homeless at a local soup
kitchen in Nashville.
In graduate school at [major university], I continued with my involvement in
diversity-related issues by serving as a student representative
on the Faculty Senate Minority Affairs Committee as a part of
my duty as a senator in the Graduate Student Senate. I was involved
in organizing a special event on "Strategies for Success
in Graduate School" for minority students. The keynote speaker
of the event was Dr. Howard Adams, founder and director of the
National Institute on Mentoring and a recipient of the Presidential
Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering
Mentoring. I also engaged in a discussion of diversity content
in the curriculum of Arts and Sciences and helped with the planning
of a student-faculty roundtable discussion of how diverse students
learn. Moreover, our committee cosponsored a special dialogue
on race as part of the President's Initiative on Race entitled
"[major university] Talks About Race."
If given the opportunity, I will bring my experience and enthusiasm in promoting
diversity to the Rush community. Moreover, I sincerely believe
my work ethic and considerable research experience will help make
me an outstanding medical student and will enable me to contribute
to the educational experience of other students at Rush Medical
School.
Medical School Essay 2
As a potential medical student, I will strive to be a tremendous
asset to The Chicago Medical School by devoting all my time and
life to becoming an excellent physician. I believe that I am obligated
to use my talents in a constructive manner, in a manner that benefits
society. The medical career gives me the unique opportunity to
express my many talents while benefiting human life.
B. Berston M.D. once said: “ ... a funny thing happens
to medical students on their way to becoming physicians: they
forget how to hold a conversation.” I believe that my ability
to communicate makes me well suited to pursue a medical career.
While I possess the strong science background necessary for success
in the profession, I also consider myself a “ people”
person. As a waiter and bartender, I dramatically improved and
expanded my communication skills since I was constantly meeting
new people and discussing different topics. Because people constantly
disclosed their personal issues to me as a bartender, I learned
to become not only a good conversationalist, but also an excellent
listener.
In medical school, I also plan to pursue side work educating
students and serving as a resource to the public. One of my most
rewarding experiences has been tutoring high school students in
math, physics, and biology, and helping people in my choir learn
Byzantine music. Always able to develop a good rapport with students,
I believe I possess a talent for teaching others in a friendly
manner and in a manner that helps them to grasp difficult concepts
easily. As part of my medical career, I will aim to continue teaching
and to provide information to the public on the prevention and
treatment of ailments and diseases.
Undoubtedly my cultural diversity will be a great contribution
to The Chicago Medical School. Being raised in a Greek family
in Canada, visiting different countries, and now living in the
United States, I have experienced the similarities and differences
among many diverse cultural groups and geographical areas. This
allowed me to relate to different types of people by understanding
their ways and beliefs, a quality that will help me work well
with other medical students and help me serve my patients better
in the future.
Highly motivated to succeed, I dramatically improved my grades
following a time of confusion and immaturity in 1990 and 1991,which
was brought on by family illness and turmoil. Once I realized
what goal I wanted to pursue in life, I worked hard to succeed,
and my remaining five years of schooling are truly indicative
of my intellectual capacity and motivation for success. My strength
as a candidate to The Chicago Medical School lies mostly in the
objectives that I plan to fulfill upon becoming a physician. They
are, in no particular order of importance, as follows:
1) To provide excellence in comprehensive care by using my acquired
skills as both a competent professional and also as a compassionate
human being.
2) To cultivate my leadership role both in the community of my
practice and in the nation to formulate and maintain health care
principles and advancements.
3) To employ the latest knowledge and techniques in detection
and prevention of disease, and the restoration of health.
4) To develop and employ methods to take care of an aging population.
5) To show reverence for human beings by giving excellent care
to all
6) To forever expand my knowledge through experience, continuing
education courses, and research.
I have been diligent in my pursuit of medicine as a career because
I am convinced that medicine offers me the opportunity to live
a fulfilling, rewarding life dedicated to helping others. I will
enter medicine eager to learn and thirsting for the knowledge
to help my fellow human beings. Attending The Chicago Medical
School would be one of the greatest rewards for my motivation
and persistence for success. I swear to uphold and exceed all
that is expected of a future physician while promoting the progress
of medicine and humanity.
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