ESSAY PROMPT: Please compose a 500-600 word essay that addresses each of the following questions: Reflecting on your participation in the 20/20 Leadership program, how have you grown as a leader? How will you use what you’ve learned in the future? What does “leaving a legacy” mean to you?

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I have long been pulled to the healthcare profession as a high school student with a love of science as well as a desire to help others. I’ve had the desire to pursue a career as a doctor for a long time, and I’m eager to continue along this road once I finish high school. I am ready to put my knowledge and skills to use so that I can fill a critical need in my community for healthcare professionals.

 

Being able to receive excellent healthcare remains one of my community’s most pressing requirements. In my community, many families have difficulty paying for basic healthcare, and even those who have insurance often struggle to find doctors who have availability. This may cause serious health issues going unrecognized and untreated, which may have long-term effects on people and families.

 

I would like to pursue biology and pre-medicine in college following graduation from high school. firmly aware that this will be a difficult path to take, I am looking forward to learning as much as I can about the human body and how to take care of it. Also, I am eager to gain a little hands-on experience through internships and clinical rotations.

 

I plan on returning to my community as a practicing doctor once I have completed my education and training. By providing excellent medical treatment to people who are in greatest need, I am confident that I’m going to be able to have a big influence. I am confident in my ability to be able to assist individuals in leading healthier, happier lives, either through my private practice or by working in a community healthcare facility.

 

I am aware that I need to put in a lot of effort and sustain my focus in order to succeed in achieving my goals. Along the process, there will be significant obstacles, like challenging classes and night hours in the hospital. But nonetheless, I am sure that I have the commitment and determination necessary for me to overcome these obstacles and succeed.

 

Together with pursuing my professional and educational aspirations, I’m also passionate about giving back to my neighborhood in other ways. After graduation from school, I want to volunteer at neighborhood clinics and hospitals, and I intend to keep doing this throughout my career. Through my efforts, I can contribute to eliminating healthcare access gaps and supporting those who most need it.

 

I would like to be a doctor who is not only competent and knowledgeable, but also compassionate and kind. I believe the best healthcare professionals are those that take the time to listen to their patients and understand their unique needs and concerns. By developing a relationship of trust with them, I hope to provide my patients with the utmost care possible.

 

To sum it up, I’m excited to begin my road towards a career as a doctor as well as having great influence on my community. I am certain that if I work hard in school and maintain my focus, I will excel in fulfilling the local community’s need for high-quality healthcare. I am grateful for the opportunity to pursue my goals, and I eagerly await the day when I can start providing healthcare in my community.



 

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