The initiative in creating change has always been an integral aspect of man. Equipped with their relative skills and competencies, they engage in various efforts to create opportunities that will improve their capabilities and cater to the service of individuals. Amidst the trials and difficulties in the process, hard work and determination remains to be a vital factor in attaining their desired objectives and purpose in life. With this mindset, I wish to present my intention to apply at Kansas City University of Medicine and Bioscience.
Given the numerous enrollees for this position, I wish to provide the admissions committee my reasons on as to why my application should be considered. The first reason is because of my events that shaped my life right now. Looking back at my previous education, it can be described in two words; difficult and complicated. At University of Miami and overall in the United States, I was bombarded with rejection. Being an international student I was faced with this every day. I now am immune to the feeling of rejection.
However, this did not hinder or stop me from achieving my purpose. I stood up and took the challenges; used them to my advantage and strived for personal enlightenment and purpose. I eventually understood that I had to go through this stage to endure the setbacks in medical school. Now, I had a better view of what a physician should be; compassionate and considerate. It is in here that I found my calling and willingness to persevere in what I believe in. The second reason why I should be accepted is my relative admiration and tutelage from a fellow Grenadian – Dr. Kester Nedd.
Seeing this, he is an alumnus of this school and was also an international student from my home country of Grenada. I have seen this Grenadian reach the highest heights in medicine and admire his dedication and compassion to medicine, research and most importantly to his patients. He is my mentor and an image of an excellent doctor he had pushed me to understand a patient not just in the realm of their sickness but to see the person as a whole. Likewise, I have had the opportunity to experience a small part of medical school. I sit next to all the other residents and doctors doing their fellowships.
I learn what they are learning and I have been taught the mechanisms and drugs pathways in psychiatry and rehabilitation. With this education, I may very well be the second Grenadian after Dr. Kester Nedd. I have seen your schools accomplishment through him. I ask that you give me that same opportunity. Like Dr. Kester Nedd I will make you proud. One quote made by elected president Barack Obama also captivated and inspired me to hang on to my dreams. He says that: “If you’re walking down the right path and you’re willing to keep walking, eventually you’ll make progress”.
I realized that I had a lot against me and that was not the moment for me to apply to medical school. I needed to grow and learn and adapt to the many changes that were taking place in my life. These changes included my brother’s diagnosis with Multiple sclerosis, aunt’s death due to cancer, hurricane Ivan and the destruction of my country. I needed to grow and learn and adapt to the many changes that were taking place in my life. I had to adapt to my new leadership roles when my family was in a state of crisis.
In the end, my dedication to upholding my positive ideas and values into a world which I deem is my foremost strength. By sharing and obtaining knowledge, I am confident that the people at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences will guide me to do that. I owe my unique viewpoints, life experiences and talents to my multicultural background. Due to this, I know how it feels to make adjustments and alternate plans. I am grateful for my work experience at a university because not only was I exposed to people of different cultures, I was allowed to assist others, better myself and make critical decisions.