Personal Statement for Internal Medical Residency
My driving force toward passion and interest for entry to internal medicine are both my family background and my respect and admiration for doctors, their noble work, and dedication to rescuing lives. I hail from a rural area of an undeveloped country and a low-class family, the youngest in a family of nine. Due to a lack of qualified doctors, facilities, and appropriate medical information in my remote homeland, I lost four of my siblings at tender ages. I also lost my father in 2018 to cancer and my mother in March 2020. losing my parents hearted me and motivated me to pursue a medical course that will allow me to save lives and educate and train others to improve my country’s situation.
After completing my co
llege education, I worked as a volunteer at Zee medical center for one year. During my rotation as an assistant to a senior internalist, I learned a lot through interaction with patients from varying economic, cultural, and social backgrounds and illness conditions. I did a history check, physical examinations, and diagnostic procedures, and monitored patients’ progress. I also voluntarily participated in community outreach, training, sensitization, and campaign programs such as HIV awareness campaigns, COVID- 19 awareness and sanitation programs, and cancer awareness programs. During my stay at Zee medical center, I touched the lives of many underprivileged patients by displaying positivity toward life and being passionate, resilient, and strong mentally.
My intention for joining the internal medicine residency program is to acquire the knowledge and expertise to attend to patients and motivate and train others in internal medicine, especially in my homeland. I look forward to having experience and in-depth knowledge of providing appropriate education to patients and the community and involved in future improvement in the health sector. Your excellent reputation has significantly influenced me in offering an academic residency program in internal medicine in a competitive and ambient environment. Thanks for your consideration in advance, and I look forward to a positive response.