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What is the reason for your interest in Temple medical school?
What is the reason for your interest in Temple medical school?
It has a small-town feel and offers community support.
What specialty are you interested in pursuing?
What specialty are you interested in pursuing?
Primary care in a rural area.
What do you feel is the importance of diversity in healthcare?
What do you feel is the importance of diversity in healthcare?
To account for past sins and better assist people in educational and workplace settings.
What was your most memorable volunteer experience?
What was your most memorable volunteer experience?
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What qualities make you a strong candidate for medical school?
What qualities make you a strong candidate for medical school?
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What do you enjoy doing for fun? (Select all that apply)
What do you enjoy doing for fun? (Select all that apply)
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What is one healthcare issue you believe needs to be addressed?
What is one healthcare issue you believe needs to be addressed?
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Why did you choose your major?
Why did you choose your major?
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What is your greatest accomplishment?
What is your greatest accomplishment?
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Why do you want to pursue medicine despite the challenges?
Why do you want to pursue medicine despite the challenges?
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What role does communication play in medicine?
What role does communication play in medicine?
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Tell me about your team-related experiences.
Tell me about your team-related experiences.
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We value social consciousness. How have you demonstrated this?
We value social consciousness. How have you demonstrated this?
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How will you balance school with other activities while in medical school?
How will you balance school with other activities while in medical school?
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Describe your state's healthcare climate.
Describe your state's healthcare climate.
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A woman comes to you asking for you to sign off on an abortion, saying that she already has three children and can't deal with another pregnancy. Do you sign it?
A woman comes to you asking for you to sign off on an abortion, saying that she already has three children and can't deal with another pregnancy. Do you sign it?
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Do you agree with the current healthcare reform?
Do you agree with the current healthcare reform?
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What would you do to fix the healthcare system?
What would you do to fix the healthcare system?
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Do you think it's a problem that people abuse the ER? How would you propose fixing it?
Do you think it's a problem that people abuse the ER? How would you propose fixing it?
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What have you learned this year while you weren't in school?
What have you learned this year while you weren't in school?
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What do you think is a solution to our healthcare crisis?
What do you think is a solution to our healthcare crisis?
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You are the medical director of a local shelter for the aging. A man's feeding tube has fallen out and he shows signs of pneumonia. Do you reinsert the feeding tube before doing a chest x-ray?
You are the medical director of a local shelter for the aging. A man's feeding tube has fallen out and he shows signs of pneumonia. Do you reinsert the feeding tube before doing a chest x-ray?
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What have you done since graduating?
What have you done since graduating?
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What do you enjoy about Philadelphia?
What do you enjoy about Philadelphia?
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What makes you a special applicant?
What makes you a special applicant?
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What is your top choice of schools?
What is your top choice of schools?
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What is your worst defeat?
What is your worst defeat?
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How will you pay for medical school?
How will you pay for medical school?
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Tell me about your tutoring experiences.
Tell me about your tutoring experiences.
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Why do you think one zip code has an average life expectancy twenty years lower than another zip code?
Why do you think one zip code has an average life expectancy twenty years lower than another zip code?
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As a white person, how would you connect to the large African American population in this area?
As a white person, how would you connect to the large African American population in this area?
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Study Notes
Medical School Aspirations
- Passion for primary care, especially in rural areas, driven by personal upbringing in a small town environment.
- Strong preference for medical schools that emphasize community and relationship building, like Temple/St. Luke's.
- Experience with community service, particularly through Hearts clinics, demonstrating commitment to patient care.
Personal and Professional Experiences
- Background as a construction laborer and equipment operator emphasizes hard work, leadership, and teamwork.
- Volunteering at care facilities provides direct patient care experience, preparing for a medical career.
- Personal experiences, including the impact of watching a family member with Alzheimer's, shaped the desire to pursue medicine.
Strengths and Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to relate to diverse individuals from multiple backgrounds.
- Reliability and dependability highlighted as key personal qualities.
- Leadership experienced through construction projects and academic group work.
Educational Background
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering chosen for its alignment with medical school prerequisites and interest in bioengineering.
- Achieved top academic ranking in high school and high scores on the ACT.
Challenges and Resilience
- Awareness of the negatives in the medical profession, such as high-stakes mistakes, coupled with a commitment to improving access to healthcare.
- Prepared to tackle the academic rigor of medical school, demonstrated through extensive volunteer work and proactive learning efforts.
Community and Support Systems
- Strong family support system located in the New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania areas, enhancing personal stability.
- Previous volunteer work and tutoring highlight dedication to helping others, particularly underprivileged youth.
Future Aspirations
- Vision to become a primary care physician in a rural setting, underscoring the desire for long-term patient relationships.
- Interest in addressing healthcare quality and cost issues, reflecting a commitment to social consciousness.
Hobbies and Leisure Activities
- Enjoyment of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and skiing, fostering a balanced lifestyle.
- Reading preference for murder mysteries, indicating an interest in problem-solving and critical thinking.
Views on Medical Ethics
- Thoughtful perspectives on complex subjects like abortion and euthanasia, recognizing the ethical dilemmas involved.
- Emphasis on the importance of preventative care and healthcare reform to enhance patient outcomes.
Application Journey
- Applied to 27 medical schools, emphasizing a broad interest in various programs, with a focus on East Coast institutions.
- Open to further preparations or learning opportunities if not accepted into medical school, including pursuing languages and medical terminology courses.
Thoughts on Healthcare Landscape
- Recognizes current healthcare challenges, including cost and access disparities, advocating for sustainable solutions.
- Acknowledges the necessity for effective communication in building trust with patients and ensuring successful care outcomes.
Commitment to Service
- Emphasizes the significance of community service, having participated in tutoring and caregiving roles, to prepare for a career in medicine.
- Highlights a dedication to understanding diverse community needs through relationships built during various work experiences.
Goals in Medical Education
- Desire for a supportive community in medical school, valuing small class sizes and collaborative environments.
- Anticipates patient interaction as a key aspect of medical training, aiming to build enduring relationships with patients.### Healthcare Reform Opinions
- Agreement with healthcare reform is subjective, influenced by individual experiences and values.
- ObamaCare had both positive and negative impacts:
- Positive:
- Increased health insurance coverage for many individuals.
- Mandated coverage for pre-existing conditions.
- Allowed children to remain on parents' insurance longer.
- Negative:
- Poor initial rollout and implementation.
- Highly politicized debate, complicating consensus.
- Lack of emphasis on reducing healthcare costs.
- Positive:
- Movement towards more socialized medicine might create cost reductions; examples include successful socialized systems in other countries.
- The U.S. has limited socialized medicine through systems like the VA, which is viewed as flawed.
Suggested Healthcare Fixes
- Two primary focus areas for improvement:
- Costs:
- Emphasize preventative care strategies.
- Address high prescription drug costs.
- Reduce unnecessary medical testing.
- Improve healthcare access in underserved communities:
- Increase training and incentivization of healthcare professionals willing to work in these areas.
- Costs:
Emergency Room Abuse
- ER abuse is a complex issue, particularly concerning the homeless population:
- Understanding the reasoning behind homelessness utilizing ER services, yet cautioning against negatives like resource depletion.
- Proposed solutions:
- Focus on creating more comprehensive support programs for homeless individuals rather than solely altering healthcare systems.
Personal Development
- Engaging in personal growth: Learning Spanish and planning to take a medical terminology course.
Healthcare Crisis Solutions
- No straightforward solution exists for the healthcare crisis; however, key focal points include:
- Preventative measures to reduce long-term healthcare costs.
- Addressing prescription costs and liability issues.
Medical Decision-Making Scenario
- Involved medical deliberation regarding whether to reinsert a feeding tube before a pneumonia scan:
- Despite limited training, preference would be to conduct a chest X-ray before any procedural interventions.
Post-Graduation Activities
- Navigating post-graduation challenges due to COVID:
- Full-time construction work while running a tutoring service for disadvantaged high school students in math, science, test prep, and college applications.
- Attempting to engage in clinical volunteering and explore clinical job opportunities.
- Emphasizing outdoor activities and personal interests like hiking and skiing.
Reflections on Philadelphia
- Personal ties and family connections enhance appreciation for Philadelphia.
Unique Application Qualities
- Despite being one of many qualified candidates, unique attributes include:
- Rural upbringing fostering a deep commitment to community and relationships.
- Aspiration to work as a primary care provider in a rural setting.
School Preferences
- No singular top choice for medical school; focus remains on finding the right fit.
Learning from Mistakes
- No severe defeats recorded, but poor initial college selection is acknowledged as a significant misstep.
Financing Medical School
- Parental financial contributions are absent; funding through loans will cover costs not met by financial aid.
Tutoring Experience
- Highlighting involvement in a tutoring service to support students.
Disparities in Life Expectancy
- Life expectancy variations between zip codes attributed to:
- Financial resources.
- Access to quality healthcare.
- Availability of nutritious food options.
Connecting with Diverse Populations
- Plan to leverage personal experiences from interactions in diverse communities to connect with African American populations effectively.
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