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Sample 2
The first time I used a slit lamp I was struck by the beauty of the iris. I could not have imagined that the human eye had such an intricate and exquisite structure. The opthalmologist who in troduced me to the slit lamp invited me to ?shadow ? him in his office . I viewed a retina in the teaching head of his indirect ophthalmoloscope, watched him laser photocoagulate the vessels of a diabetic patient, and observed the early stages of loss of vision . The tireless effort of this doctor to use his knowledge to help all of his patients inspired me to enter medical school.
My passion for science, which had been fueled during my undergraduate education and my years of basic science research, was ignited in medical school. I was eager to master the massive body of knowledge and apply my fund of knowledge clinically. I began my clinical years determined to remain unbiased as I experienced the various fields of medicine and searched for a match for my interests and ideals. I was enthralled by the elegance of General Surgery and knew I wanted to return to the operating room. I loved the opportunity to work with patients and apply my knowledge and problem solving skills in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, and Family Medicine, but I felt that the broad scope and minimal procedural orientation of these fields was not a good fit for me.
As I entered my third year I knew I wanted to find a specialty that would allow me to work directly with patients, apply my knowledge of basic sciences, master a specific field, and explore new technologies. I began to think about my early experience ?shadowing ? my opthalmologist, and decided to seek his guidance. He introduced me to an attending opthalmologist at Northwestern University Hospital who became an important mentor. He introduced me to basic texts and guided the continuing complexity of my reading. I attended clinics with him, watched him in the operating room, and quickly felt at home with the procedures and the science.
My fourth year Opthalmology rotation confirmed my commitment to the specialty. I was fascinated by the technology and the procedures I encountered, and I liked the focus and complexity of the problem solving. I saw an opportunity to be a part of a profession that had a profound impact on the lives of patients from infancy through old age. The strong service orientation I observed confirmed that Opthalmology was a good fit for my interests and needs.
My research in surgical enucleation techniques provided additional depth to my appreciation of the impact of opthalmology on the lives of patients . Subsequent partic ipation in a group presentation at a regional conference illustrated the opportunities that a career in Opthalmology will offer me to continue my interests in basic science research.
I am looking for a residency program that will provide rigorous, comprehensive ophthalmologic training with an emphasis on sub-specialties and ample research opportunities. At this time, I intend to pursue a fellowship, and become an academic opthalmologist. My goal is to be able to have direct clinical contact with patients, to teach, to be at the cutting edge of technological advances, and to do research.
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Ophthalmology Personal Statement Sample
You reached here because you are searching for examples or samples of ERAS personal statement for Ophthalmology residency or observerships. Hopefully this will help you.
Sample 1
When I began medical school, I wasn't sure which field of medicine I would be most interested in pursuing. Now that I have explored the range of possibilities through preceptorships, research, personal and clinical experiences, I have discovered that ophthalmology contains all of the elements of medical care that I have enjoyed during my training.
I learned while on my surgical rotations how exciting it is to participate in the care of patients which acute illness or injury. I enjoy working with my hands and look forward to the challenge of becoming proficient at microsurgical techniques. On the other hand, I also enjoy the long term treatment of patients which chronic disease and the relationships that can often develop from this type of interaction. Through other clerkships, I learned that I desire to work with patients of all ages and that meeting the diagnostic challenges of an office based medical practice can be very stimulating.
Throughout my education, I have always cultivated a strong interest in research. Initially, as an undergraduate student, I participated in a study of the trout immune system and its relationship to stress and infection. During this time I had several opportunities to present my work to the department, the university immunology community, as well as a nationally recognized conference. Upon entering medical school, I began work on a project involving the transplantation of pancreatic islet cells as a treatment of diabetes mellitus. I was awarded a fellowship to pursue summer research during my first year and I am currently a candidate for the M.D. with Distinction in Research Award. I have had further occasion to present my work and have contributed to a recently submitted manuscript detailing my project. Ophthalmology contains many interesting opportunities for research in immunology and therefore would allow me the potential for further growth in this area.
Outside of medical school, but in some ways related to it, I discovered a hobby known as zymurgy. Zymurgy can be defied as the art and science of brewing beer. I learned about this hobby from my anatomy partner in my first year of medical school while working into the early hours of the morning on our cadaver. Shortly after that, but making sure to clean myself off first, I purchased my beer brewing equipment and was hooked. Zymurgy in many ways allows me to be both chemist and artist. For example, even though there are four basic ingredients to beer (water, yeast, malt and hops), the variety of these ingredients available and the way one chooses ot process and incorporate them allows for unending possibilities. Furthermore, even though you may follow a recipe to the letter, there are always slight variations related to personal style or the particular surroundings (i.e., temperature, humidity, and indigenous strains of yeast that vary from place to place) that will assure a unique product every time. Since I began brewing, I have received great satisfaction in sharing my beer with family and friends, exchanging my brew with other enthusiasts, and, of course, enjoying the fruits of my labor. Also, I have gained a new appreciation for the subtle flavors and colors present in beer and the techniques and ingredients needed to create them.
During my ophthalmology clerkship, I discovered that many of my interest came together in one specialty. In my first week alone, the variety of clinical challenges within the field was clear. I was involved in both the treatment of a child with strabismus and an elderly patient with closed-angle glaucoma who required emergent surgical intervention. In either case, knowing that in one instance we had prevented serious visual disease and in the next had preserved a patient's vision was a great feeling. In addition, using high technology equipment for both diagnosis and therapy was an exciting part of my experience.
My objective is to gain a position at an ophthalmology residency program that will give me the opportunity to practice in either the academic or private sector over the span of my career. Ophthalmology combines all of the elements of practicing medicine that I have enjoyed during my training including precision surgical procedures, interesting research opportunities, and the chance to work with a broad range of patients with acute and chronic disease. I am a mature, hard working individual who is eager to meet the demands of a dynamic, challenging and exciting career in ophthalmology.
Sample 1
When I began medical school, I wasn't sure which field of medicine I would be most interested in pursuing. Now that I have explored the range of possibilities through preceptorships, research, personal and clinical experiences, I have discovered that ophthalmology contains all of the elements of medical care that I have enjoyed during my training.
I learned while on my surgical rotations how exciting it is to participate in the care of patients which acute illness or injury. I enjoy working with my hands and look forward to the challenge of becoming proficient at microsurgical techniques. On the other hand, I also enjoy the long term treatment of patients which chronic disease and the relationships that can often develop from this type of interaction. Through other clerkships, I learned that I desire to work with patients of all ages and that meeting the diagnostic challenges of an office based medical practice can be very stimulating.
Throughout my education, I have always cultivated a strong interest in research. Initially, as an undergraduate student, I participated in a study of the trout immune system and its relationship to stress and infection. During this time I had several opportunities to present my work to the department, the university immunology community, as well as a nationally recognized conference. Upon entering medical school, I began work on a project involving the transplantation of pancreatic islet cells as a treatment of diabetes mellitus. I was awarded a fellowship to pursue summer research during my first year and I am currently a candidate for the M.D. with Distinction in Research Award. I have had further occasion to present my work and have contributed to a recently submitted manuscript detailing my project. Ophthalmology contains many interesting opportunities for research in immunology and therefore would allow me the potential for further growth in this area.
Outside of medical school, but in some ways related to it, I discovered a hobby known as zymurgy. Zymurgy can be defied as the art and science of brewing beer. I learned about this hobby from my anatomy partner in my first year of medical school while working into the early hours of the morning on our cadaver. Shortly after that, but making sure to clean myself off first, I purchased my beer brewing equipment and was hooked. Zymurgy in many ways allows me to be both chemist and artist. For example, even though there are four basic ingredients to beer (water, yeast, malt and hops), the variety of these ingredients available and the way one chooses ot process and incorporate them allows for unending possibilities. Furthermore, even though you may follow a recipe to the letter, there are always slight variations related to personal style or the particular surroundings (i.e., temperature, humidity, and indigenous strains of yeast that vary from place to place) that will assure a unique product every time. Since I began brewing, I have received great satisfaction in sharing my beer with family and friends, exchanging my brew with other enthusiasts, and, of course, enjoying the fruits of my labor. Also, I have gained a new appreciation for the subtle flavors and colors present in beer and the techniques and ingredients needed to create them.
During my ophthalmology clerkship, I discovered that many of my interest came together in one specialty. In my first week alone, the variety of clinical challenges within the field was clear. I was involved in both the treatment of a child with strabismus and an elderly patient with closed-angle glaucoma who required emergent surgical intervention. In either case, knowing that in one instance we had prevented serious visual disease and in the next had preserved a patient's vision was a great feeling. In addition, using high technology equipment for both diagnosis and therapy was an exciting part of my experience.
My objective is to gain a position at an ophthalmology residency program that will give me the opportunity to practice in either the academic or private sector over the span of my career. Ophthalmology combines all of the elements of practicing medicine that I have enjoyed during my training including precision surgical procedures, interesting research opportunities, and the chance to work with a broad range of patients with acute and chronic disease. I am a mature, hard working individual who is eager to meet the demands of a dynamic, challenging and exciting career in ophthalmology.
