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Starting freshmen year at an out-of-zone high school, I was already setting new goals for myself. I had to prepare myself for the rigorous academic courses, and manage two science courses every year as a requirement for the Science and Medicine Academy. The academy selects 60 students each year who are interested in pursuing a career in either science or medicine from all over the city. Through the academy I was able to take special science classes that are not available at other schools (Anatomy and Physiology, Sports Medicine, Health, Wellness, and Disease, etc.) along with engaging in job shadowing and internship opportunities. These classes have offered me a better perspective about various science and medicine related topics, issues, and phenomenons. …show more content…
It was this experience that became somewhat of a calling, and I resolved to further learn about dentistry. Therefore, this year I am in the progress of completing a semester long internship course in the field of dentistry; this time determined not only to shadow for longer, but also to reflect on what I learned by keeping a journal of my accounts. Through this course I was able to get an adequate understanding of dentistry, and also learn and apply the necessary skills and qualities needed in order to achieve my goal and become successful. Furthermore, outside of school I have spent multiple summers volunteering at hospitals allowing myself to learn and expand my knowledge regarding health care and its various professions. These distinctive experiences are what makes me a deserving candidate for the Wornom Fellowship. By participating in these activities I have developed a dream to become a dentist, understood its professional and human aspects, and have set a goal to become what my heart and mind call

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