Professional Summary
Personal Statement
The first time I hit the “wall” was mile 22 of my first marathon. In my preparation for the race, I knew I would eventually reach that infamous phenomenon between miles 20 and 26 where the body runs out of quick energy to keep moving forward. I had a plan to pace myself to avoid that fate, but between my inexperience and that hot summer day, my strategy collapsed. I walked the last four miles, increasingly frustrated with every slow, heavy step. I had not even crossed the finish line when I vowed that my next marathon would be different. When I hit the wall at my second marathon a year later as an MS2, I was ready: I carried energy pouches and compartmentalized the remaining miles into bite-sized pieces. My strides were strong, and so was my finish. After completing my second marathon, I understood that it is not enough to simply anticipate the wall; overcoming challenges requires intentional preparation and planning informed by personal experiences. Seeking challenge and personal growth are deeply integral to my character and explain why I am drawn to Internal Medicine. I have learned to love and seek out opportunities that lead me to the “wall” because I know that challenges, whether during a marathon or on the wards, present the opportunity to accomplish the most and to grow into the best person and provider I can be.
Why I Chose Cincinnati
I first arrived in Cincinnati after finishing my undergraduate degree to enroll in a master’s program offered at the University of Cincinnati. In the years leading up to medical school I continued several research projects while working as a paramedic in the city and surrounding townships. I have come to love Cincinnati, which I like to dub “the city that punches far above its weight.” This city has nearly everything a “big city” offers without a fraction of the trade-offs, such as congestion or intemperate weather.
I met my wife (a Cincinnati native) my second year of medical school and her passions in urban planning has driven her to get her masters in community planning at the University of Cincinnati while working for the city of Cincinnati economic development office. The relationships we have formed before even applying for residency and the birth of our first daughter in 2023 were instrumentation towards wanting to stay in the great city for residency and beyond.
Why I choose the University of Cincinnati for residency over other programs in the city was driven by the universally positive experiences I has as a medical student with the internal medicine residents and attendings. Just as our family has made connections with friends and families outside of school and work, I have been fortunate to have good friends who will also be entering for residency at UC Health and maintain that continuity of community and I seek to building new friendships with my incoming peers.