I know becoming a physician would permit me to work and serve others in a way no other career would allow. I wanted to instill joy in patients by uplifting their quality of life. I hadn't considered otolaryngology until I was given the opportunity to observe in the pediatric otolaryngology clinic. I was instantly sold as I observed a 5 year old patient in clinic getting hearing aids for the first time. The mother broke into tears, happy that her child could simply appreciate her voice. I was astonished. I'd never considered a world in-which I couldn't experience my mother's laughter. This resonated with me, knowing I would be honored to impact someone's life in such a way. This was the first of many unique experiences that I valued in the otolaryngology department. I was inspired watching surgeries that ranged from eustachian tube placement to retrieving an apple piece from the bronchus of an 11 month old. From this, I knew the specialty that best captured my passion for medicine and restoring the quality of life for patients. Working hard to strengthen my candidacy for medical school, I attended a post-baccalaureate program to strengthened my scientific foundation. This program helped me address academic areas that needed improvement and helped me formulate a method of accomplishing just that. I consider my resiliency as a measurement of how passionate I am about becoming a physician. I often challenged myself by asking "If my patient asks me this molecular biology question, how hard would I work to solve it?" which motivated me to fight through my academic setbacks. I learned that in medicine I have to let my desire for helping others motivate me through these challenges. I gained an understanding that as a physician, I would have to be open to adapting to the conditions of my patients and not be deterred by adversities. I have grown to appreciate challenges, and at times failure, knowing that these forces will only make me stronger as a person. Through my experiences, I have enhanced the ways I can serve my future patients and local communities. By understanding the many aspects of patient care, I have taken it upon myself to be a leader in medicine. The challenge of accepting loss was what propelled me to retrieve more from the medical field. I want to give patients the chance to take charge of their health before they are forced to succumb to the consequences. I look forward to working with patients as they combat declining health and walking with them through their journey of improvement.

My interests are medicine, makeup, natural remedies, and exercise. Some of my hobbies include hiking, reading, crochet, rock climbing, cooking, and of course watching Netflix.