Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile Albert Einstein.

It could easily be one of the best

sentences suited for our profession. Being a part of family with great community ties, the values of
serving people were implanted firmly on my mind in the childhood. This responsibility along with
aura surrounding our profession inspired me to pursue career in Medicine. This was the time I dreamt
of becoming a doctor and now it gives me a great pleasure to be the first one from my family and
place.
My first step in this noble profession was my admission in the Grant Medical College, Mumbai. One
has to be fortunate to study at such eminent institute. It is one of the oldest colleges in India and its
teaching hospitals are the only government run hospitals in Mumbai. I received both top-quality
teaching and vast clinical knowledge during these five and half years. Right from the beginning, I
found Internal Medicine profoundly attractive. The complex challenging nature of this field fascinates
me. Diagnosing on clinical presentation gives me the ultimate joy. I enthusiastically took part in case
discussions and spent many hours observing classical clinical signs. During clinical rotations, I gave
special emphasis on active learning through patient interaction. After the final year M.B.B.S., I
completed one year of rotational electives at Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals. This exciting and strong
hands-on experience fortified my initial decision to opt Internal Medicine as a career. I consider
Medicine as more than just a profession. I believe that service to patient is service to the god and
nothing in the world can match the feeling you get when you see your patients happy and satisfied.
As we know, the healthcare is an ever advancing field. I make sure to keep track of recent
developments by reading literature and attending conferences. After all, gaining latest knowledge and
following advanced healthcare practices are the primary reasons why I seek education in the U.S.A. In
order to get familiar with American healthcare system I did observership in Cardiac Care Unit at
Mount Sinai Hospital, New York. This experience provided me an excellent opportunity to have a
closer look at actual functioning of the system and to some extend be a part of it. I attended daily
rounds, presentations, grand rounds and conferences. I closely followed management of patients and
paid special attention to the decision making during treatments.
There is no doubt in my mind about the importance of research. It is an extremely valuable element
and driving force behind new innovations. I worked as clinical research assistant for five months at
University at Buffalo in division of Endocrinology. We studied the interrelations between states like
obesity, inflammation & diabetes. I was mainly involved in patient recruitment and data input which
are considered to be major components of any prospective study. I worked on Effect of Liraglutide on
inflammatory markers in Type 2 DM, Rate of decrease of micro-albuminuria with tight glucose
control, Effect of Insulin infusion on Toll like receptors, and many more. I proved I can manage any
research study and be a valuable teammate.
As a part of rotations, I spent two months in a small remote village to understand the concept of
community health better. Over there, I worked in the resource limited setting and managed various
patients on outpatient basis. I observed how with the right attitude and approach, we can make
difference on a larger scale. Besides academics, I also kept myself engaged in many social and extracurricular activities. During the heartbreaking and chaotic situations of Mumbai Terror attack, I
volunteered in helping residents of the emergency department in the management of injured people. I
myself donated blood during the time of crisis and motivated my friends and juniors to do the same. I
also volunteered in organizing blood donation camp later. On various occasions, I took part in
community surveys, street plays and exhibitions, and demonstrated my leadership skills.
If I have to describe myself in a single word, I shall choose the word hardworking. Talent can take
you only half way down the road. From that point, sole hardwork determines how long will you go. I

have persistently worked hard to improve myself. I keep holistic approach towards patients and make
sure that sensitive human angle is invariably present during treatment. I highly consider values like
sincerity, politeness, punctuality and professionalism.
In future I would like to see myself as a well trained physician committed in community interest. My
current goal is to complete post-graduation in Internal Medicine. Gaining education in your reputed
program will certainly help me to train well and open new doors of opportunities. I thank you for
considering my application and look forward to hear from you.