I believe to be a good physician empathy is the key towards good quality healthcare and patient satisfaction. My excitement also stems from working with those who have the same interests as me. The thought of being divided into smaller groups as early as college and having the chance to perfect my collaboration skills is exciting because without teamwork you cannot succeed in the field of medicine. Overall, I aspire to someday be a mentor figure and a role model for students and residents.
Although, my educational interest is the catalyst for my pursuit of becoming a doctor; my motivation emanated from more than just wanting to learn how to assess and treat many different conditions. August 31, 2015 is a day I will never forget. My grandmother called and informed me that my mother had just gotten into a car accident. She told me that the car flipped about four times, immediately there was a multitude of thoughts and emotions running through my mind. Arriving at the hospital, I was scared, dejected and very anxious. Walking into the room, seeing my mother in a neck brace and groaning in pain instantly brought tears to my eyes. I