Briefly Describe The Reasons For Your Interest in Tulane University School of Medicine

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I first became interested in Tulane due to its location of being in a unique cultural mecca. But afterwards, I
realized that Tulane has so much more to offer with its extensive student clinic programs that are dedicated to
maintaining quality patient care, tracking the progress of patients’ wellbeing, and addressing the root cause of
multiple inflictions. My experience in volunteering at free medical clinics in the Dominican Republic was such a
rewarding experience that I would love to be able to continue bettering the overall health in New Orleans.
Additionally, Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine is a great preventative program ensuring healthier habits in the
local community. My non-profit organization, Mission FitPossible, also promoted healthy habits by starting an
annual 5k run and programs among public elementary schools. The results of starting these initiatives were
astounding and it was satisfying to make a difference in my local community.
Extensive student clinic programs:

1. Establish a system to improve the efficacy of patient referrals/follow-ups between clinics involved in the
council and other available resources in the community, whether through electronic medical records or
other means
2. Foster the discussion of quality improvement measures in order to define universal standards of quality
care in the community that may be applied to the operations of individual clinics
3. Street medicine brings medical workers to where the unsheltered homeless sleep. It recognizes that those
who do not have couches to crash on or shelters to stay in are at higher chances of all vulnerabilities -
substance abuse, chronic illness, mental illness, disability and death. We work as a stepping stone within
the safety net of New Orleans services for these who are difficult to reach. By meeting the unsheltered in
their environment, we hope to establish rapport then address both immediate and future health needs
through evaluation, treatment, and referral to primary and specialty care. Street Medicine New Orleans is
modeled after the Pittsburgh program that has inspired many others.
4. Fleur de Vie Ruth Fertel Clinic operates jointly with Access Health Louisiana at Ruth U. Fertel/ Tulane
Community Health Center to deliver primary care to an underserved patient population. Fleur de Vie is
committed to two goals: providing affordable high-quality primary care to our community, and creating
hands-on innovative learning environments for medical and allied health students. This clinic offers check-
ups, health screenings, physicals, and patient education and is currently rolling out HIV testing and
counseling. We also have Spanish interpreting services available.
Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane University is the first dedicated teaching kitchen to be
implemented at a medical school.
 provides hands-on training for medical students through culinary medicine classes in the form of electives
and seminars as well as continuing education for the healthcare and foodservice industries.
Tulane wilderness interest group, run and fun group, phoenix society, fitness and medicine club
Study abroad
I was fortunate enough to study abroad in Spain for over six weeks to be immersed in the Spanish culture, language
and way of life in a residencia, living among the locals. Through my university, I was able to take Evolution and a
Spanish cultural course during the summer. The unique flora and fauna of Spain from being a peninsula separated
from the rest of Europe by mountains gave me in-depth examples. I also became more culturally competent and
sensitive to people coming from different backgrounds and I hope to use these skills for my future patients.
While on a medical mission trip to the Dominican Republic, I served an indigent population that had little
access to healthcare. The impact that our services made on this community left an indelible impression on me.
Through assessing symptoms, collecting vitals and evaluating patient history, I was able to work closely with
physicians in helping diagnose and dispense medication to treat illnesses. Establishing clinics in underserved areas,
and seeing the extent our services benefitted the community was extremely gratifying. These experiences helped
cultivate my passion for the medical field and reflect my ability to work with both doctors and patients.
My favorite recreational activity is to explore nature in a physically demanding manner. I

frequently go on lengthy hikes, camp in forests, kayak, swim in rivers, and pursue other outdoor
recreational activities. Pursuing outdoor activities allows me to escape the rigors of academic and city life
and immerse myself in nature’s splendors. I also enjoy the satisfaction of pursuing a task that challenges
the limits of my physical endurance and work towards accomplishing an arduous task. The satisfaction
obtained of capturing a breathtaking view, finding an unexplored waterfall, reaching the top of a cliff, or
discovering any uninhabited area that remains untouched in nature’s pristine condition makes the stamina
and endurance required of a long hike worth it. I enjoy sharing the beauty of our world with others to help
cultivate an appreciation for the awe-inspiring beauty that nature has to offer. Nature helps give me
perspective and re-energize mentally so that I feel refreshed and better mentally prepared to face the
rigors of daily life. I believe my enjoyment of nature and exercise will be a lifelong passion that will help
me cope with the challenges of becoming a physician.

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