Parkinson's Disease Personal Statement

As a young girl, I did not know that my father had Parkinson’s disease: an illness of the nervous system that affects movement. I merely thought that he had a slow stride and that his hunched back resulted from years of bad posture. Nearly every day, I had to help him out of bed, out of chairs or guide him to other rooms, all of which I did not mind. My father would always say, “Kara is the best nurse I’ve ever had,” bragging to his friends and anyone else he could talk to about his eight-year-old daughter. Helping my father brought me joy and stirred up my passion to aid others through their illnesses.
My fascination with the world of medicine was further propelled by the Biotechnology program at my high school. One of my favorite courses at McKinley, Biotechnology I, broadened my knowledge of prominent diseases and medical practices; from watching live Cardiothoracic surgery at George Washington Hospital to performing a polymerase chain reaction, my ongoing intrigue with medicine intensified, and my aspirations expanded. Eventually, I began to envision myself treating diseases in less developed countries, joining Doctors without Borders, and even starting my own treatment foundation for Parkinson’s disease. As these dreams crossed my mind, determination
My passion for community service would be satisfied at the Civic House, where I would dedicate my time and effort to fighting against social injustices, such as poverty and access to quality education. My goal would be to create awareness and projects dedicated toward common issues that the public typically does not recognize with; furthermore, I want to have a global impact on healthcare disparities, improving the quality of medical services distressed citizens receive in less developed countries through aid of the Perry World