Most students choose the medical field career path due to the desire to help people or due to experiences that channel them towards the path. It is this desire that propels towards making accomplishments. Having an aspiration to help people facing challenges with their health, has made me determined and remain objective towards joining the medical field. Also, the experience of taking care of a family member needing special care after getting an injury during an accident has made me gain knowledge on how to care for people who find themselves in similar circumstances. Over the years, I volunteered in a nursing home called Teresian House Center for the Elderly and Albany Medical Center for Physical Therapy where I gained unique attributes, including being supportive, compassionate, cooperative, and resilient, that will add to the diversity of the Upstate Medical University community and impact my interactions with patients as a Physical Therapist.
People experiencing health conditions are prone to vulnerability and having low moments during the recovery period. During this period, showing support to them and other times, creating a sense of humor to ease the tension helps maintain control of the situation. Also, the quality of being compassionate and offering sympathy will help alleviate the traumatic moments and make them feel cared for. I have developed a quality of being cooperative and always ready to meet needs. Being resilient will help me cope with situations when emotions are high and remain calm.
With all the experience I gained and my determination to help people, it will be easy to deal with patients under my care as a Physical Therapist. Since I can relate to what they are going through, showing compassion to them will freely flow. Support will exist both emotionally and physically, providing health-conscious therapy. My prowess communication skills are useful to show cooperation and charge their families to give them full support in the recovery process. Working with patients going through phases, my ability to tolerate changes in mood, and deep emotions will help me endure the stress and serve my patients to their satisfaction.
With my desire to impact people facing health challenges, I have acquired characteristics that have helped me maneuver. I have learned how to be supportive to those needing extra emotional and physical care and being compassionate and tenderhearted when dealing with patients showing them deep awareness of their suffering. Also, being available for them when they need someone to help them and managing stress that might come along when dealing with them. This, in turn, will impact my interaction with patients as well as add to the diversity of the university.