EVMS Medical Master's Rough Draft

An opportunity to prepare and prove that I can handle the rigors of medical school does not come along too often. My interviews at several medical schools attest to this. During each interview, I was to prove to my interviewer that I had the knowledge and intangibles to become a doctor. I thought, "how could I display my passion for medicine within the time frame of an hour?" For this, I nervously struggled to describe my lifelong goals. That's where EVMS Medical Master's program comes in. It is a year-long program that allows me to prove to my peers and the admissions committee that I belong in medical school. The program gradually transitions me from the workplace to the classroom. It will help me to refocus my energy from working 40 hours a week to studying for much greater than that.
Having graduated in December 2009, I've been away from formal education for the past two and a half years. However, over this time period, I've utilized my time to learn many things that I had not known. A course in swimming taught me how to overcome fear by understanding the fundamentals of each stroke, while constantly evaluating how I approached a problem. A job at Tivo introduced me to the complex, yet adaptable coding languages of perl and python. While a stint at my parent's store, made me appreciate all that I have in comparison to those who cannot say the same. Each individual experience has contributed to my development so far. I look forward to taking these lessons that I've learned to EVMS.
The uniqueness of this particular program is its research component. As a way of integrating my past with my future, I am excited for the possibilities of integrating my newfound understanding of script language with my passion for the sciences.

Dear Dr. Kay/Martin of Stanford's Pacific Free Clinic,

I've had the great pleasure of working with you at Pacific Free Clinic. Whether it is discovering your method to percuss the lungs or observing your bed-side manners, the experiences that I share with you have been invaluable in my desire to become a physician. The clinic itself has opened my eyes to the role of medicine in alleviating the detrimental effects of poverty. I've seen how the doctors, like you, have helped the community to lessen the hardships of a tough economy. I have also seen how you have served as a mentor to high school students. By guiding them, you are developing future leaders and instilling them with the values of accountability, respect and discovery. The respect that you have garnered from high school students to medical students is incredible. I seek your recommendation because I know how important you are to the medical community.
 
My experience as a Vietnamese translator has allowed me to work side by side with you. I've learned how you pay attention to detail while immersing yourself in the lives of your patients. You always provided a welcome hand when one was needed regardless of color, creed and/or personal beliefs.

santos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsE5lJh-s5E

man goat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0-lkl9TzsU

exact quote

"What do you think of drinking my girlfriend (melanie houses) period blood. Because it was delicious"
-My best friend from fremont kristof yuen

Things to Learn

I have to learn to:
1) How to cook either formally or informally
2) Become personal trainer
3) A musical instrument

VR Strategy Guide

Always read for MP and each question word-for-word
New procedure: 1) ID qtype 2)Determine whether answer reqs passage (specific-infer,retrieval,weaken) or no passage (mp, new info-strengthen) 3)Reread if necessary 4) PoE
Always ask how author feels about (reference)?