Library_writer 6 | - Freelance Writer
Aug 01, 2019 | #1
As cliched as it sounds, the truth is that I've always wanted to be a member of the healing professions. The exact profession has changed over the years, but my general goal has never wavered. This has especially been true since I committed my life to Jesus Christ and to working within His love and the community of the church to offer medical care to sick and injured persons. More specifically, I want to bring healing to people who otherwise don't have access to such care: people who lack money, who lack resources, who lack the knowledge to even know where to begin to seek help with medical conditions. These are the people Jesus helped; and while I would never presume to liken myself to Him, I do believe His example should be followed as closely as possible. Thus, when I committed myself to working in the healing professions within a Christian perspective, I also realized that the place for me was with those who needed me the most.
When I realized this would be my path, I researched what career would best enable me to meet my goals. Radiography was my clear choice. It is still one of the most critical diagnostic tools available today, and so in this sense can be considered a "fundamental" medical procedure. Because of the versatility and power of the X-ray, radiography is in use everywhere healing takes place, from hospitals to clinics. This means that I can go wherever the need is greatest. If a clinic in a poor inner-city neighborhood is built, they will surely need a radiographer; if a makeshift hospital is set up in a war-torn area of the world, there will surely be an X-ray machine. Wherever there is anything remotely resembling modern medicine, radiography will be involved, which gives me confidence that my skills will be in demand no matter what.
The contributions of radiographers are enormous. The ability to see inside the body, to see what is going on with organs, muscles, and bones, and to use the pictures to make accurate diagnoses, cannot be overstated. It is commonplace now to the point that we forget this, but I feel it is a miracle each and every time a doctor can locate a tumor or see where a bone is fractured. Experienced radiographers can also help soothe scared patients who might be nervous about getting X-rays done; they can assist other medical care providers to read and understand the images; and they can continue their educations and help with other related procedures such as MRIs. The instruction of future radiographers is also something that those committed to radiography can consider (which I am also doing).
Most importantly, I focus upon what I see as the primary contribution of radiography to medicine: that of being a foundation, much like taking a pulse or drawing blood is foundational. While there might not be much glory in these activities, they are critical to good medicine. Besides - medicine should not be about egos or awards. Medicine should be a humbling profession: health care providers do the best they can, with the technology and knowledge they have, asking only for guidance from God that they make the right choices. Radiography will keep me in touch with that perspective.
I've chosen the Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences because I respect its commitment to teaching students within the "healing ministry of Christ." I, too, see His life's work as primarily about healing: the body, the mind, the soul. To me, all components are seamlessly interwoven. I cannot separate my future goals as a radiographer with my future goals to be a good parent, or a good Christian. I want to study in a place that integrates these elements as well, and FHCHS is just that place. It offers exemplary academic instruction, as well as amazing volunteer and in-service opportunities, all within the context of Jesus Christ.
I plan to contribute my excellent academic record, my long-standing commitment to healing, and my personal discipline in terms of meeting goals, to FHCHS. No one will work harder, or more cheerfully, in conjunction with the community at FHCHS, than I will. I know exactly what I want to do with my life and my talents, and believe that there, a mutual relationship will develop that will allow me to realize my dreams while enhancing the college itself. I look forward to the opportunity to study at the Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences.
When I realized this would be my path, I researched what career would best enable me to meet my goals. Radiography was my clear choice. It is still one of the most critical diagnostic tools available today, and so in this sense can be considered a "fundamental" medical procedure. Because of the versatility and power of the X-ray, radiography is in use everywhere healing takes place, from hospitals to clinics. This means that I can go wherever the need is greatest. If a clinic in a poor inner-city neighborhood is built, they will surely need a radiographer; if a makeshift hospital is set up in a war-torn area of the world, there will surely be an X-ray machine. Wherever there is anything remotely resembling modern medicine, radiography will be involved, which gives me confidence that my skills will be in demand no matter what.The contributions of radiographers are enormous. The ability to see inside the body, to see what is going on with organs, muscles, and bones, and to use the pictures to make accurate diagnoses, cannot be overstated. It is commonplace now to the point that we forget this, but I feel it is a miracle each and every time a doctor can locate a tumor or see where a bone is fractured. Experienced radiographers can also help soothe scared patients who might be nervous about getting X-rays done; they can assist other medical care providers to read and understand the images; and they can continue their educations and help with other related procedures such as MRIs. The instruction of future radiographers is also something that those committed to radiography can consider (which I am also doing).
Most importantly, I focus upon what I see as the primary contribution of radiography to medicine: that of being a foundation, much like taking a pulse or drawing blood is foundational. While there might not be much glory in these activities, they are critical to good medicine. Besides - medicine should not be about egos or awards. Medicine should be a humbling profession: health care providers do the best they can, with the technology and knowledge they have, asking only for guidance from God that they make the right choices. Radiography will keep me in touch with that perspective.
I've chosen the Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences because I respect its commitment to teaching students within the "healing ministry of Christ." I, too, see His life's work as primarily about healing: the body, the mind, the soul. To me, all components are seamlessly interwoven. I cannot separate my future goals as a radiographer with my future goals to be a good parent, or a good Christian. I want to study in a place that integrates these elements as well, and FHCHS is just that place. It offers exemplary academic instruction, as well as amazing volunteer and in-service opportunities, all within the context of Jesus Christ.
I plan to contribute my excellent academic record, my long-standing commitment to healing, and my personal discipline in terms of meeting goals, to FHCHS. No one will work harder, or more cheerfully, in conjunction with the community at FHCHS, than I will. I know exactly what I want to do with my life and my talents, and believe that there, a mutual relationship will develop that will allow me to realize my dreams while enhancing the college itself. I look forward to the opportunity to study at the Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences.