What I Hope to Accomplish Anonymous

I hope to continue my commitment to helping uninsured and underserved patients. For over three years, I have been volunteering as a patient advocate and Vietnamese medical interpreter at the Pacific Free Clinic, a clinic that provides free primary care to low income immigrant populations in San Jose. Being with patients and experiencing health care in action fueled my desire to become a doctor. At Rochester, I hope to take advantage of community service and outreach opportunities such as the UR Well Clinic. Music appreciation is another activity I hope to continue at Rochester. I began playing piano at the age of five and sang in an a cappella group for four years in college. At Stanford, I attended a wide range of musical and cultural performances. Whether as a performer or a member of an audience, I have used music to nurture creativity and balance the rigors of academic life. I hope to do the same during my medical education at Rochester. The rich musical culture at Rochester would provide me with a wide range of events to attend with classmates and relieve stress. I also hope to continue basic science research at Rochester. The highlight of my undergraduate experience was the completion of my senior honors thesis. The...