My Shadowing Experience

Without a doubt, there are experiences in life that shape and mold you into the person you are meant to be. More importantly, these experiences help determine one’s purpose in life. Early on in life, I began my first incursion into community service as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels America; a non-profit organization that delivers meals and conducts friendly and safety visits to senior citizens. My volunteer duties ranged from food preparation and delivering food to various homes throughout the city of Los Angeles.

My first delivery was enlightening. As I climbed up the stairs, I noticed each step was covered with trash and newspapers and a strong smell filled the air. I rang the doorbell and said, “Good morning, Meals on Wheels.” A woman slowly approached the door and I realized she was blind and caring for her bedridden sister. Unfortunately, during my delivery routes, I learned that a large number of the individuals we
There is no doubt in my heart and mind that I want to become a doctor and serve communities similar to the one I grew up in. Not only do I want to offer medical services, but I also want to offer preventive care and wellness classes for the community. I witnessed firsthand the lack of health care resources in my community and I want to make a difference by providing the knowledge needed to live a better life. In addition, I will use my ability as a bilingual in English and Spanish to help be part of the advancement of health quality in my community and others alike. I want to be the voice of everyone that allows language to be a barrier in making health-orientated choices. Since I believe it’s important for both the healthcare professional and patient to be able to communicate effectively; in order to avoid miss diagnosing the patient because there is a language