Why you want to pursue postdoctoral dental education?

Four years ago when I was applying for the dental school I never imagine that I would become in the person that I am today. I never imagine the sacrifice that was needed to complete the career as a dentist. This journey has been exciting and fulfilling in all of its aspects. Definitely, I learn that perseverance, maturity and sense of responsibility are required to succeed.

At this moment in my life I fell very pleased and happy of the achievements I have gained. I feel passion for my profession and I am sure that I choose to practice the right career. The better experiences that have confirmed my decision are seeing how the self-esteem some patients can be so dramatically changed by improving their oral health. Also I know that I have made a great contribution to the health of my patients overall. In addition I know I have made immense impact in the communities I have worked.

Having finished my doctoral studies I want to pursue postdoctoral education because I want to expand my knowledge and refine my skills specializing myself in the area of orthodontics. The study of orthodontics immediately has caught my attention since my second year in the School of Dental Medicine. That was the first time where I had the opportunity to know what that dental area was about.

During my third year of studies I had the chance apply all the concepts and theory that I learned during my fist and second year. The experience of practicing orthodontics and seeing firsthand what it involved was what make me decide that I wanted to specialized myself in that dental area.

During my preparation as a professional I have been part of the University of Puerto Rico and it would be an excellent experience to study outside of Puerto Rico to expand my knowledge, work with different dental techniques and to understand people with different backgrounds. In addition, it will help me to gain self-confidence and sensitivity. Also I will gain knowledge about the people and the community that I will be working on.

My professors and classmates describe me as leader, organized and reliable. I have demonstrated my leadership several times as being representative in different associations such as American Dental association, Hispanic Dental Association and American Student Dental Association. Also being treasurer of the Woman in Dentistry Association. Have being in those associations have given me the first opportunity to interact with other professionals in the dental area.

For the experiences I have had I know I am in the correct field and I really want to become a great professional. With the opportunity of being part of the Orthodontics program I know I will have a different experience and I will acquire more knowledge in a different aspect of dentistry. This will definitely help me to reach my goals and become a great professional.

Great essay! I really like it!

to understand people with different backgrounds

It does not sound to me. Perhaps, it is better to write to build relationships with people of different backgrounds.

specializing myself in the area of orthodontics

I know I am in the correct field
I feel confident about the chosen area.