The Core Philosophy Of Osteopathic Medicine

The biggest appeal for medicine is the elegant combination of gaining scientific knowledge, mastering it and then applying it for the care of people when they are most vulnerable. Curiosity and providing compassionate care inspires me to pledge a lifelong commitment to learning in the field of medicine. The core philosophy of osteopathic medicine; finding not disease but health in patients resonates with me. I would want to be cared for and be treated by a physician who incorporates this superior level of depth and compassion in their practice.
Working at a psychiatric unit I came across a 23 year old male who suffered from major depression. He was admitted to the unit with suicidal ideation because of feelings of worthlessness and medication
noncompliance. As he was on a suicide watch I was assigned as a one to one to this patient. Our common interests for Lord of the rings and Assassins Creed helped establish a rapport. Using this connection I conducted deep conversations about life, celebrating the small victories, medication and setting daily achievable goals. I was really proud when he followed my suggestion of showering every morning and getting ready even if there are no plans for that day. A physician is a lifelong student and a teacher. To me, becoming an osteopathic physician is an honorable goal. Recognizing that becoming a physician takes an enormous commitment, I am confident that my perseverance, empathy, and strong work ethic will be used to serve others in the near future.