Evolution provided humanity with one of the most complex and remarkable structures in the universe, which fulfills unbelievable amounts of various functions every second on many levels. However, even though calling the human body the culmination of nature would not be an overstatement, human health may frequently be fragile and vulnerable to external and internal environments. I realized these vulnerabilities for the first time at a relatively young age, when I met the mother of our close family friend. She had severe dementia and rarely recognized her children, which was heartbreaking to watch. I saw that the beauty of humanity’s complex and unique nature is closely linked with horror and even hopelessness if something inside goes wrong. I understood how fragile our physical and mental health is, and I decided to help by pursuing a medical career as a nurse. During almost a decade of hard work, I encountered thousands of different cases, I saw tears of joy and tears of despair, and I learned a lot about my job. Nonetheless, the most important lesson that I learned throughout these years is that I want not only to help the people in need but also want to cure them.
My working experience as a nurse showed me that it is vital never to stop learning and to accumulate as much useful information as possible to become a great medical worker. It also made me realize the importance of providing timely and quality treatment. Finally, I found my passion in helping people, and I want to not only learn more about related professional techniques and methods but bring the quality of my work to a new level. My interest in medicine in general, combined with my desire to help people in particular, motivated me to apply to a Medical School. I desire to get a greater understanding of the medical profession and provide patients with high-quality care.
Modern medicine is constantly changing and transforming for a wide variety of reasons. New theories, techniques, methods, and approaches emerge as both technology and society develop. A wide variety of different social, medical, and even political aspects are considered more and more frequently, including ethical issues that never got sufficient attention before. New diseases occur, and new treatment methodologies are developed to reduce the harm as much as possible. Therefore, I want not only to obtain new practical skills but also to broaden my theoretical horizons and make my contributions to the field of medicine.
I perceive the healthcare system as a single large organism with millions of contributors all over the globe. Doctors, nurses, researchers, managers, and many others are working together for the benefit of humankind. The healthcare system helps people with minor problems, supports patients and their close ones both physically and emotionally gives them hope and saves lives. I want to be a bigger part of that system and pursue these goals. My working experience made me understand that the healthcare system is my home, yet I want to move forward and achieve more. I am well aware that a medical career is highly demanding, physically and emotionally exhausting, and responsible. However, I also know that a career in medicine is very rewarding, and I have the determination, passion, and responsibility to pursue such a career. I am willing to learn as much as I can and obtain all available knowledge in every needed subject to become a professional medical worker. I believe that I have the necessary skills and competencies to be a diligent student and fulfill my career dreams.