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Personal Statement

I was naturally drawn to the medical field because of my early exposure to health implications

faced by family members and myself. My father's Type 2 Diabetes and insulin pump was often a

conversation starter, as my friends inquired about his new state of the art beeper. During my

sophomore year of high school, I was diagnosed with Graves Disease, which is an autoimmune

disease that leads to hyperthyroidism. As a caregiver for my Grandma, inflicted with post-polio

syndrome and normal pressure hydrocephalus my passion to create and sustain outstanding

health care services began to take form. The affordability and quality of health care that my

family and I receive is something that I have always taken for granted, as every person should

have the right to the highest standard of physical and mental health. It is my goal to make a

significant contribution to the health of citizens in my community through effective

management, clinical operations, and delivery of health care services.

My aspirations of entering the medical field came to a screeching halt when I realized that

biology was neither something I enjoyed or was good at. Although my short stint in biology

would not lead to a career in cancer cures, I went back to the drawing board and decided that I do

not have to sacrifice my passion of providing quality and affordable healthcare to all citizens.

While I remain committed to the promise of science, I have come to realize that I am far more

invigorated by the questions of politics and public policy issues facing our health care sector.

My education focusing on health administration and public policy and work experience with

special populations will enable me to be successful in managing the integration of new health

care delivery systems, technological innovations, restructuring of work and budgets, and the

increased focus on preventative care. I intend to earn a Masters degree in Health Administration,

which I will use as a springboard and background to develop and expand programs for scientific

research, preventative medicine, medical and vocational rehabilitation, and community health

and welfare at a health care institution. Having lived and studied in Wisconsin, I am accustomed

to a robust system that grants equal access to health care and health-related services to its users.

Everyone is entitled to the highest standard of physical and mental wellbeing, and I look forward

to working in an environment, which allows me to create and sustain outstanding health care

services in a rapidly changing industry. As a health care administrator, I will be committed to

improving efficiency in health care facilities and the quality of the care provided in my

organization.

Personal Statement