My name is Abigail Lopez. I am a student at Southeastern College completing an
associate’s degree in science and planning on transferring to a four-year college or
university. My educational aspirations consist of acquiring a bachelor’s degree in any
biological or health science that would assist me in pursuing a medical career as a doctor.
On the other hand, my career vision is to one day be able to provide affordable health care
to marginalized communities in the United States. However, I am certain that if I do not
complete my college degree I could never have the opportunity to achieve my career goals.
I decided that I will attain a career as a doctor since my passion has always been
assisting others and trying to improve their quality of life. Therefore, I think that pursuing
such a career will provide me the opportunity to help improve the community's health
quality conditions and learn about their medical needs. After becoming a certified doctor, I
want to specialize in oncology, the study of cancer, and add my knowledge to the cancer
research field.
Furthermore, I want to contribute back to undeserved populations in the U.S. that
struggle every day to sustain a family, and who do not have as much access to medical
assistance as other privileged groups. The first health project I want to accomplish
throughout my career as a doctor is to establish a free clinic where affordable medical
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assistance can be provided regardless of the patient's immigration status. The diverse
health services would include free doctor consultations, low-price or free medication, and
nutritional classes to prevent the presence of diabetes or heart disease. I also intend to
provide an interpreter for patients in case they do not speak English and establish a
financial assistance program to help patients who are not able to pay for any type of
surgery that needs to be performed.
The second biggest career goal that I want to accomplish is to establish a non-profit
organization where I can create internships for medical school students around the U.S.,
and allow them to travel to isolated communities around the world to provide free medical
services. I also want to provide nutrition education to support these marginalized
communities, especially indigenous groups from Latin American countries. This will help
contribute to the physical development of kids and offer a solution to malnutrition.
I know that all of my goals will remain dreams if I do not complete my medical
degree. Therefore, I am committed to working hard in school and looking for opportunities
that could help me make my goals a reality.