Introduction to a Future Doctor

Hello, my name is Corbin Lee. I am currently a Senior here at the University of Oklahoma. My declared major is Chemical Biosciences, and I am trying to get into medical school. I would have to say that these past two semesters have been pretty hectic! With classes to study for, studying for the MCAT, being a peer learning assistant and volunteering, things can become a little stressful. However, I am willing to do anything in order to become a doctor. So, here is a little history of why I want to pursue medicine.  I can say that medicine has always been a part of my life. I remember the days when I was a naive child; I would steal my father's lab coat and stethoscope, take blood pressures and administer fake medications to my stuffed animals. Looking back on my childhood, I would spend most of my time at my parent's clinic working on my homework or just being a pest. However, as I reflect, I come to acknowledge that I was gifted the opportunity to personally observe my parents serving patients, teaching them, and diagnosing the diseases they came in with. I always found it fascinating how they were able to intricately isolate and identify patients diseases, considering the magnitude of complexity that the human body presents. As I grew older, my parents allowed me to help out in their clinic. Here I gained valuable knowledge that will one day help me in rotations. Some of the skills I learned included running the front desk, making referrals, and advocating for patients by obtaining prior authorizations. More importantly, I was taught how to take a patient’s vitals and obtain medical histories. My father was very keen on getting a thorough history. I remember him telling me that “obtaining a precise history helps put a convoluted puzzle in place and this can only be done by truly listening to what the patient has to say.” This piece of advice stuck with me. Therefore, I made it my goal to establish relationships with my parents’ patients. I got to know them, see them as friends and listen to the problems they faced on a daily basis. This passion for listening to people and serving them has further grown since this time and this drives me to continue pushing through my courses here in undergrad.

Picture of a device used by doctors: Stethescope