This paper is a personal essay that provides responses to sampled questions related to my academic and clinical experiences.
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- Please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief summary of your activities, academics, employment or other occupations to account for full-time activity (approx. 30-40 hours/week) for the 2017-2018 application cycle, or from the point of application through matriculation in 2018.
My academic background is centered on Life Sciences that is actually what I studied for at my undergraduate level at the University. My prowess in this field saw me receive an award from the Dean in the final two years of my degree study. When it comes to employment, I have been able to volunteer and work in a number of places such as the Inspiration Camp for children with autism as well as the Breast Cancer Action. I have also been privileged to work in LR as a medical placement.
My work experience also extends to organizing of philanthropic events where I have been able to amass a lot of knowledge in issues related to Alzheimer’s, forensic science as well as crime research. I believe that my rich academic background and work experience will come in handy as I continue to enhance my capabilities in George Washington medical schools.
- What is your most meaningful community service experience to date?
My ability to serve as a research assistant at the Medical School is one of my most meaningful experiences. I was able to work in collaboration with post-doctorate students who were conducting intensive research in haplotype genes within the KIR gene family. I found this to be interesting because the results of this research would revolutionize the study of immunology and make huge changes in bioinformatics as well.
- What is your most meaningful clinical experience to date, involving direct patient contact?
The process of working closely with doctors in the operating room both before and after surgery is one of the clinical experiences that was most meaningful. This is because I was able to be present during the entire process of operation to see how the team of surgeons work in unison to save the life of a patient. I was able to note significant differences between the support staff of the LR hospital and those in North America.
- What makes you a unique individual? What challenges have you faced? How will these factors help you contribute to the diversity of the student body at GW?
My inherent passion for medicine and science coupled with my desire to change the world are two attributes that make me a unique individual. I am determined and ambitious when it comes to cutting- edge science because I believe that this is the key that will unlock the door to solving numerous mysterious in the medical field. My work and occupational experience has taken me to different places in and out of Canada where I have come to understand surgical procedures and diagnostics in a more professional manner.
This journey has not been devoid of challenges were some of them have been trying to strike a balance between my personal and family issues that almost tainted my excellent academic record. I have managed to rise above this setback to strengthen my grades and eventually making it to the Dean’s list in my final two years of study. I believe that I am a well-rounded person who has been able to acquire impressive skills in my academic pursuits throughout the years.
The combination of these factors shall come in handy once I enroll in George Washington medical school were I intend to use my recently gained knowledge to assist my new student community to develop and built on their diversity in both academics and research.