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I looked at the young boy -- slouching, defiant, tense -- and I saw myself 15 years earlier. Jonier became my mirror. I was a difficult teen too, and for the same reasons Jonier was one. We were both first-generation English speakers whose efforts to communicate and especially to impress our teachers often fell on deaf ears. Having been in that position, I know the importance of having strong mentors, role models, and leaders.
For two years, I volunteered with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America, which is where I met Jonier. Jonier had a reputation for being "the worst kid in the program," a label that I became determined to shed. No one should be labeled as difficult before understanding what the person is going through. I will become the doctor who breaks down the barriers that patients have erected in the wake of indifference or prejudice. It is my goal to advocate for patients in immigrant communities, ensuring that each person has access to culturally appropriate treatment options, a caring team, translation support, and whatever they need to accomplish their health care goals.
Being penalized for not working hard is one thing; being penalized for not being able to master a language instantly is another. Tutoring Jonier was a transformative time in my life, during which I resolved to become a practicing physician who would help new immigrants navigate through the often-intimidating American health care system. My passion for being a doctor comes from knowing that I can make a difference because I have been there myself. I truly believe that my acceptance into Ross University School of Medicine will enable me to gain the necessary skills and talents required to continue impacting the lives of others, by not providing them with proper medical care as well as a perspective on how to triumph over adversity.
Medical School Personal Statement I looked at this teenage boy -- slouching, defiant, tense and trying his best to ignore me -- and I saw myself, 15 years ago. I used to be such an adolescent, a first-generation English speaker with little future before him. Unlike the young man I was seeing now, however, I was able to master English relatively early on and excel in academics. Looking back at the
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