Career Goals with Life Plan
Rotary Club Scholarships – Career Plans
For as long as I can remember I’ve known what I wanted to do with my life. Science has always been a passion of mine, and medicine in particular has interested me since I was a small child. In my opinion, there is nothing more admirable than dedicating one’s life to improving the health of others.
I believe that the quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to their fellow man. To be remembered as a person who had a positive impact on others, who loved and lived life to the fullest, and made the most of the gifts God gave me, is my ultimate life goal.
When first contemplating a career in medicine, I initially considered becoming a medical doctor. While completing research into different fields of medicine and the educational/residency requirements for each, I started thinking hard about interpersonal relationships, family, children, etc. Although I’m in no particular rush to grow up, I recognize that marriage and family is something that is very important to me and is something I want to pursue sooner rather than later. When that time comes, I want to be “present”. In other words, I want to be a best friend to my wife and a hands-on father to my children. I’m not suggesting that medical doctors can’t be good husbands or fathers. I’m simply saying that the rigors of school, residency and the job are significant obstacles to overcome when trying to put your best foot forward. After careful deliberation and research, I decided that I would pursue a career as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) instead.
Given the educational path of a CRNA, I must first pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing. In this regard, I have already gained acceptance into the Pre-Nursing Residential Learning Community (RLC) at Georgia College and State University. This program offers incoming freshmen majoring in Pre-Nursing the opportunity to live, network and study together.
For as long as I can remember I’ve known what I wanted to do with my life. Science has always been a passion of mine, and medicine in particular has interested me since I was a small child. In my opinion, there is nothing more admirable than dedicating one’s life to improving the health of others.
I believe that the quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to their fellow man. To be remembered as a person who had a positive impact on others, who loved and lived life to the fullest, and made the most of the gifts God gave me, is my ultimate life goal.
When first contemplating a career in medicine, I initially considered becoming a medical doctor. While completing research into different fields of medicine and the educational/residency requirements for each, I started thinking hard about interpersonal relationships, family, children, etc. Although I’m in no particular rush to grow up, I recognize that marriage and family is something that is very important to me and is something I want to pursue sooner rather than later. When that time comes, I want to be “present”. In other words, I want to be a best friend to my wife and a hands-on father to my children. I’m not suggesting that medical doctors can’t be good husbands or fathers. I’m simply saying that the rigors of school, residency and the job are significant obstacles to overcome when trying to put your best foot forward. After careful deliberation and research, I decided that I would pursue a career as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) instead.
Given the educational path of a CRNA, I must first pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing. In this regard, I have already gained acceptance into the Pre-Nursing Residential Learning Community (RLC) at Georgia College and State University. This program offers incoming freshmen majoring in Pre-Nursing the opportunity to live, network and study together.