Medical school Essay Examples

I heard the familiar sound of the back door closing gently. My father was returning from driving his dirty, green John Deere tractor in one of our fields. Although he begins his day at 5:00 a.m. every morning, he usually returns at around 7:00 p.m. I never really questioned his schedule when I was a…

On the first day that I walked into the Church Nursing Home, I was unsure of what to expect. A jumble of questions ran through my mind simultaneously: Is this the right job for me? Will I be capable of aiding the elderly residents? Will I enjoy what I do? A couple of hours later,…

Patch Adams. The movie Patch Adams” is a story about a medical student who broke the conservatism of American medical schools. These schools sought their students to be prim and proper in every aspect of their student life. Patch, the main character, did not let himself be burdened by the rigidity of training for the…

High School. When a high school student is interested in becoming a pre-med biology major, they are advised to take as many prep classes in high school as possible. The basic classes suggested are physics, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, etc. Taking these classes in high school will help prepare students for college level classes while…

Aside from my older sister who is a nurse anesthetist, no one in my family has been in the medical or other health professions. In fact, I came to college thinking that I would probably follow something similar to my father’s career. He is a professor of chemistry at Penn State. When I arrived as…

Pounding, rushing footsteps started to close in on me. The roar of the crowd echoed, as I extended my hand to receive the baton that signaled my turn to run. As I tightly wrapped my fingers around it, I felt the wind rush around me, and my tired legs started to carry me faster than…

Martial arts and medicine. They seem worlds apart, but they both have played significant roles in my life and for reasons that are surprisingly similar. They both offer challenge, require great discipline, and necessitate a goal-oriented approach. I first became involved with the martial arts when I was only 13 years old. At that time…