Students have easy access to a wide variety of museums, including the Air and Space Museum, the Museum of Natural History, and the Museum of American History, as well as art galleries, such as the National Gallery of Art, the Hirshorn Museum, and the Corcoran Gallery of Art, most of which offer free admission. A diverse and exciting nightlife surrounds the campus. Three nearby neighborhoods - Georgetown , with its historic charm, Dupont Circle , with its social and artsy feel, and Adams Morgan , characterized by ethnic diversity and flavor - offer restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and nightspots galore.
Washington is a beautiful city for outdoor activities. The downtown and neighboring communities are filled with trails for hiking, biking, running, and inline skating, or you can visit and picnic at the many public gardens.
For those who prefer the water, there are paddleboats for rent along the Tidal Basin and canoeing down the Potomac River, all within easy walking distance of the campus. Adults and children alike enjoy the excitement of the National Zoo , where the pandas from China are always the main attraction. Washington is uniquely situated near the mountains for hiking and skiing, the Chesapeake Bay for fishing and water sports, the beach for a relaxing getaway, and the scenic Skyline Drive in nearby Luray, Virginia for camping or nature watching.
I remember I was shadowing a cardiologist at home in Florida. I just realized that everything that I had done for so many years had finally paid off, which was really amazing.
It is important because you read all these blogs that say: research, shadow, study in biology, and all of these cookie-cutter things. Of course, there are requirements that schools need to see, but if you have an interest in music, arts, or the humanities — major in it. A lot of times, schools think that is better than a science major, because they know that you are going to do all of the pre-med reqs, but they want you to understand how to be a human being.
If you have to take a gap year, that is okay too. The ages of students in my medical school class range from students like myself, 23 and right out of undergraduate, to people who are married at 30 with two kids. There is a wide array of backgrounds and interests, so never think you are enclosed by the stereotype of what a doctor is. For me, my Atlantis experience played a key role in confirming my decision to go into medicine. This was important for me to discuss during the admissions process.
I chose the Atlantis program because it combines opportunities to shadow physicians and travel abroad, both of which I had little prior exposure to. My favorite experience as an Atlantis participant came in the stories exchanged over meals or excursions and the breadth of conversation that reflected the diversity of backgrounds within our cohort and site managers.
I appreciated the chance to speak with physicians in Budapest and hear their personal motivations for pursuing medicine because it really helped better contextualize and validate my own interest in medicine. The physicians were also just really welcoming, relatable, and down-to-earth people. The Atlantis program has equipped me with a better understanding of what a career in medicine looks like, which I think is an invaluable gift considering the long road ahead of those who aspire to be a physician.
The ability to interact and empathize with patients of diverse backgrounds and communities is a necessity to be a leader in the medical field. I think the Atlantis program, through my interactions with mentors and their patients, has helped me take my first steps toward attaining the cultural vocabulary and literacy required of a physician.
The opportunity to shadow doctors in a European country greatly appealed to me. As an international student from Ghana, I value the subtle differences in approach that doctors, depending on the country in which they are trained, use to achieve a common result: alleviating illness and improving the quality of lives. In an increasingly globalized world, having first-hand experience with the subtleties of healthcare in different parts of the world is vital to a future health professional.
Atlantis exposes participants to these nuances in healthcare approaches, and in effect helps aspiring health professionals gain a global perspective on healthcare. Experiencing the city and culture of Ciudad Real was an experience that is etched in my memory.
As I practiced my very elementary Spanish with the locals and discussed various health-related issues with the doctors I shadowed, I was reminded of the uniqueness of human life. I was also reminded of the role of a health professional in society: to preserve and improve the quality of human life. My discussions with doctors about their relations with patients was most meaningful to me.
Our discussions highlighted a trend I had spotted when I shadowed doctors in Ghana: that the core of healthcare is about alleviating illness and improving the quality of life. My conversations with doctors in Ciudad Real underscored the importance of treating patients not just as cases, but as people. The Atlantis program has given me a broader perspective on the field of healthcare. The program has also brought wonderful people into my life.
The participants that I shadowed, explored, and conversed with impressed me with their passion for healthcare. The program has also taught me to be a lifelong leader, and the importance of fostering a curiosity that will help prepare me for my future in the medical field.
I wanted to expand my horizons and understand a culture of health different from the ones I am accustomed to. I had shadowed doctors in the United States and Taiwan prior to my Atlantis program experience, and being able to see first-hand the healthcare system in Spain allowed me to draw comparisons between the different complex healthcare systems.
Bonding with the other participants and celebrating our time together along with the doctors we shadowed. We would discuss our interests, passions, and motivation for medicine, and it was an incredible experience to learn from and alongside them. Because of the pre-established relationships with the hospitals in which we shadowed, all the doctors were very welcoming and accommodating. They were willing to translate for us and explain in detail all of their medical decisions. My doctors and I had wonderful conversations about the differences between life in Spain vs.
I was excited to scrub in on surgeries and watch as the doctor explained what he was doing throughout the operation.
Before and after surgeries, as well as in my other rotations, I observed how the doctors reassured and communicated with their patients. I was able to glean insight into differences between the experience of health in Spain versus the United States through observation as well as conversations with the doctors. Besides the wealth of medical knowledge I gained from shadowing the doctors, I challenged myself to step outside of my cultural comfort zone and explore more than I thought I was capable of.
Focus on unexpected challenges, ethical dilemmas, or hidden rewards from that exposure to the field. George Washington is kind enough ha! Think beyond the traditional definition of diversity race and culture. Are you a dancer? An athlete? Had an unusual job?
Did you major in something unique? What makes you different from other pre-meds? If you decide to write about a "typical" case of diversity socioeconomic or cultural diversity , then be sure to indicate how your experiences have influenced your worldview and goals as a physician. If all else fails, focus on your talents.
Are you particularly creative? Good at talking to other people? A good friend? What are your personal strengths that will make you a good physician and that will contribute to the lives of your classmates?
The schools will be used to hearing this narrative, and it will likely bore them to death. Para 1 - An example, story, or anecdote that serves as a hook and establishes your major healthcare involvements and values up to this point. Para 4 Optional - Bring up any locational or personal ties to the school grew up nearby, have family in the area, relationships with alumni or current students, etc. These should be sprinkles on top of your answer, rather than the focal point.
If you follow this formula, you can reuse the part about yourself across your secondaries and find new connections to the other schools. Why Our School? Learn to be Savvy! Get creative pre-med strategies delivered right to your inbox. We follow the email Golden Rule: we will never send you anything without your permission.
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