Please describe why you are applying specifically to the Master's Programme in Global Health and to XXXX OOOO, and explain why you believe you are a good candidate. The arguments you use as well as the format and structure of the statement will be assessed. Make sure all text is shown in the text field (do not exceed the text field).
I've always thought to help others, I must become a physician. I thought once I have an MD, I will be able to understand the pain of others and help in their healing. Thus, I set my goals straight. I told myself, I will finish my Bachelors of Nutrition and Dietetics and directly apply for medical school. I had everything planned.
Life has its twists and turns. Only after taking a turn, you see what's around the corner. Not getting into medical school was devastating. However, I wasn't going to stop there. I went on to do a six months internship for my degree in a local hospital. It was during my internship that I had realized, I had everything wrong. I failed to realize that helping an individual can go many miles beyond the direct knowledge of the human anatomy.
As a clinical dietitian intern, I monitored my patients' nutritional status and created a bond with them. I educated a man on how to live healthy with a colostomy bag attached and convinced a woman that she could still breastfeed even if she works. I remember a patient with Crohn's Disease and Short Bowl Syndrome always being admitted for the same reason of abdominal distension and discomfort. No one had informed her that her solution was simple, she just had to modify her eating habits. Such experiences and many more reshaped my understanding of what makes anyone an effective healer or helper.
Working in a hospital also gave me the opportunity to see real physicians in action. I saw how they took patient histories, monitored lab values, and prescribed medications. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the system. Doctors spent half if not most of their time filling out insurance forms for their patients. They had to make sure the hospital would be properly reimbursed. Then came the medication forms. If those forms weren't filled meticulously, insurance companies wouldn't cover the medication fee. Moreover, patients would get readmitted two or three months later for the same medical reason because they can't afford the medication.
Not directly getting into medical school after graduating, was indeed a blessing in disguise. I was too concerned about a piece of a much larger puzzle. I realized that people were so much more the patients in need of medical attention. People are humans deserving of proper healthcare and awareness.
I am essentially drawn to the Global Health (GH) program, because it is a multi-layered transitioning step for a much-informed action-taking. I am still interested in pursuing medicine in the future. However, I want to gain more experience on public health research on the global scale beforehand. I want to learn from the better and improve on what we have in my home country.
I believe XXXX OOOO (XO) is the right choice for me. Not only is it one of the reputable medical universities in Europe, it's GH program is very well structured and explained. The opportunity for conducting the master's thesis research abroad is truly captivating for field experience. Moreover, the current GH research projects being conducted at XO are inspiring.
I believe I have the will power and commitment to excel in this program. Through my undergraduate coursework, epidemiological research experience, volunteer work, extra-curricular activities, and internship, I have gained a broad knowledge and understanding that is yet to be enhanced. I hope my contributions will enrich the diversity and scope of research of the program. Furthermore, I am confident that joining this program is the right step for acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills to thrive stronger in my career path.
PS. I didn't write extensively about all of my experiences as this letter is directly attached to my CV. I thought it would be redundant to restate my CV in paragraph format. Thank you so much in advance!
I set my goals straight
I've always thought to help others, I must become a physician. I thought once I have an MD, I will be able to understand the pain of others and help in their healing. Thus, I set my goals straight. I told myself, I will finish my Bachelors of Nutrition and Dietetics and directly apply for medical school. I had everything planned.
Life has its twists and turns. Only after taking a turn, you see what's around the corner. Not getting into medical school was devastating. However, I wasn't going to stop there. I went on to do a six months internship for my degree in a local hospital. It was during my internship that I had realized, I had everything wrong. I failed to realize that helping an individual can go many miles beyond the direct knowledge of the human anatomy.
As a clinical dietitian intern, I monitored my patients' nutritional status and created a bond with them. I educated a man on how to live healthy with a colostomy bag attached and convinced a woman that she could still breastfeed even if she works. I remember a patient with Crohn's Disease and Short Bowl Syndrome always being admitted for the same reason of abdominal distension and discomfort. No one had informed her that her solution was simple, she just had to modify her eating habits. Such experiences and many more reshaped my understanding of what makes anyone an effective healer or helper.
Working in a hospital also gave me the opportunity to see real physicians in action. I saw how they took patient histories, monitored lab values, and prescribed medications. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the system. Doctors spent half if not most of their time filling out insurance forms for their patients. They had to make sure the hospital would be properly reimbursed. Then came the medication forms. If those forms weren't filled meticulously, insurance companies wouldn't cover the medication fee. Moreover, patients would get readmitted two or three months later for the same medical reason because they can't afford the medication.
Not directly getting into medical school after graduating, was indeed a blessing in disguise. I was too concerned about a piece of a much larger puzzle. I realized that people were so much more the patients in need of medical attention. People are humans deserving of proper healthcare and awareness.
I am essentially drawn to the Global Health (GH) program, because it is a multi-layered transitioning step for a much-informed action-taking. I am still interested in pursuing medicine in the future. However, I want to gain more experience on public health research on the global scale beforehand. I want to learn from the better and improve on what we have in my home country.
I believe XXXX OOOO (XO) is the right choice for me. Not only is it one of the reputable medical universities in Europe, it's GH program is very well structured and explained. The opportunity for conducting the master's thesis research abroad is truly captivating for field experience. Moreover, the current GH research projects being conducted at XO are inspiring.
I believe I have the will power and commitment to excel in this program. Through my undergraduate coursework, epidemiological research experience, volunteer work, extra-curricular activities, and internship, I have gained a broad knowledge and understanding that is yet to be enhanced. I hope my contributions will enrich the diversity and scope of research of the program. Furthermore, I am confident that joining this program is the right step for acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills to thrive stronger in my career path.
PS. I didn't write extensively about all of my experiences as this letter is directly attached to my CV. I thought it would be redundant to restate my CV in paragraph format. Thank you so much in advance!
