I am special not because I think the world revolves around me but because I possess the humility to realize I am just one out of seven billion people on the planet earth. I am aware of the fact the world may continue to function well, even without my presence. One often hears how everyone is special and how everyone has some kind of talent. I do not believe this is generally true though there, indeed, have been those who have used their extraordinary gifts to make a name in as diverse professions as sports, music, movies, and academia. While lacking an extraordinary gift, I did discover the power of embracing facts and hard work. I realized our talents can only take us so far. Fortunately, the key ingredients to success are an unquenchable thirst for success and hard work and these are traits that can be developed by anyone. Not surprisingly, my work ethics and my motivation have played a major role in bringing me to where I am today.
As an undergraduate student, I left nothing to chance while embracing my dreams. I believe hard work surpasses natural talent, and I wanted to prove even a normal talent like me has a serious shot at becoming a doctor. It was my focus and commitment to my goals that made me send emails to fifty doctors in South Korea to inquire about potential work opportunities. It was my passion that made me take courses that were not required by my major but, nonetheless, related to the medical field. But what made it all even more worthwhile was the fact that almost none of my peers had high expectations from me. Most of them believed I would give up by the end of the sophomore year, let alone getting anywhere near the application process. I must admit success tasted even sweeter by proving naysayers wrong.
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When I failed to get into a medical school, my self-confidence took a hit. It was a cruel reminded life doesn’t always pan out as planned. Maintaining a positive outlook in the face of a disappointing outcome turned out to be harder than initially imagined. I could not escape anxieties and uncertainties even during my sleep because my thoughts would turn into dreams that reflected my state of mind. The rejection from the medical schools didn’t only take an emotional toll on me but also physical. It was harder to sleep, meals didn’t take as good as before, and the future looked blurrier than ever before. I had never been a quitter and I was not about to become one now after coming so far in life. Fortunately, I had the wisdom to understand that there are often multiple paths to the same goal. If one path didn’t work out, I simply had to choose another albeit a longer path. I started volunteering at a nursing home, took an assistant job with a doctor, and also decided to retake MCAT. I also emailed numerous professors to inquire about potential lab assignments. I admit suffering from depression as well as low motivation and personal energy levels. But I also discovered the path to recovering inner drive usually requires taking small steps at a time. The progress may be slow but one does eventually get there through perseverance.
I aspire to become a doctor so that I can become a solution to the health problems faced by people of all ages. Seeing someone dealing with a health issue, whether it is an old person or a child, affects me on an emotional level. It is even more painful to know I can do little to alleviate their suffering. Thus, I want to become a doctor so help as many people as possible. I want to take care of my fellow citizens the way one takes care of a beloved family member. When a doctor takes care of a patient, he is not doing a favor but simply doing his job. I want to be the kind of medical professional who doesn’t merely provide treatments to the patients but is also able to connect with them at a personal level. The last thing I would like my patients to know is that they are in safe and capable hands. I would treat each patient as if he or she is the most important person in the world. I believe a positive state of mind can do wonders for the patient.
I am not afraid to admit I am in a hurry to enter the medical profession because it is where I would be able to make the most difference in the society. It is this desire to be able to alleviate an individual’s sufferings that keeps me moving forward, and it is this sense of duty that has given me the courage to re-apply to the medical schools. I am not oblivious to the fact that the life of a medical student is quite challenging, and I would often be pushed to the edge. Fortunately, my life experiences have prepared me well for the life of a medical student. I have no doubt I will successfully fulfill the requirements of the medical school curriculum through a combination of hard work, perseverance, focus, and grit. I have no doubt I will start my medical school career sooner or later. If I do not get into a medical school this time as well, I will simply keep trying until I have succeeded. My goal to help the patients is too noble and any sacrifice and hard work towards this goal is worth it.
