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I first walked into a hospital in Anse-Rouge (Haiti), when I was 16 years of age. I had
visited my brother Billy who had developed a fever and had difficulty breathing. For a hospital
that had one doctor for thirty patients, I recall many patients went unattended for quite a while.
Puzzled with this reality I felt a deep urgency to fill this gap. However, I was filled with a stream
of questions; Is this the right job for me? Will I enjoy the medical field? Will I be able to help the
patients of this small town one day? Dr. Fordcy, who was on duty impressed me and sparked my
interest in clinical medicine. He was caring, courteous, and provided vital support to all patients.
Later, he patiently answered all my questions and stated: “Patient care comes first”. His ways of
serving patients introduced me to the medical field.
In 2010 I was a victim of an earthquake that unfortunately subjected me indoors for
almost a week. Once I was out, I received special care treatment from a Cuban medical doctor.
The experience pushed me to volunteer at the main hospital of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. My passion
to support patients was further strengthened during my volunteer time at Baptist Health. Last
year during the spring, I helped a patient who came from Paris, France. She was unfamiliar with
the American medical system and nervous to go to see a doctor. She had high blood pressure and
needed immediate attention. I was able to speak the same language with her and earned her trust.
Having shared her concerns, I was happy to play an active role in helping her see a doctor. This
situation improved my commitment to medicine and solidified my dream to become a physician.
In spring 2020 at Florida International University, I was on the Dean’s list with my 4.0
GPA for this semester. My mother has always appreciated my continued commitment to
excellence and willingness to work hard. She encourages me to continue with the training
sessions that I did for my church every two months about improving their healthcare even during
the coronavirus pandemic. I understand the plight of people who suffer and their need for
doctors’ assistance. Caring for my community is a calling. It goes deeper than just a job or a
profession. My goal is to educate and help people in Anse-Rouge which is an area burdened with
poor healthcare.