David Blye
Almost all successful people always have big dreams; John F Kennedy dreamt to send a man to the moon finally his dream came true, Writhe brothers dreamt to fly on the sky as freedom birds finally there is the first airplane, Beethoven dreamt to be musician despite deafness finally he came to be one of the greatest musicians of the world. By the way, only dreaming is not enough, we must also have the strong will to realize those dreams. I am only a little girl that has her own dream to be a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist as well, and these are the reasons of my will.
Throughout my several years of my life since I was grown enough to read books especially after Buddhist meditation program when I was in high school, I found out that I was interested in religious matter, philosophy, the books about positive thinking and self-improvement. Because of my character, there is no doubt why psychology becomes my favored aspect.
As a medical student, I realize that not only the patients’ symptoms and medication must be considered by the doctors but also psycho-social as well as understanding we must concern about. Hence, I always approach in mental aspects even though I was not on Psychiatry. Reflecting patients’ feeling, counseling, touching, being silent and active listening; these are techniques from my Psychiatric Professors that I normally apply to all of my assigned patients. Even though I am the youngest doctor of the care team, the patients and their relatives usually trust me and express their feeling to me .That is my motivation to do my best on taking care of patients.
Due to loving psychiatry and also children, I decided to be enrolled in elective program in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in order to clarify the roles of physician in this field and also explore myself. The responsibility of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist is divided into 2 parts which are firstly being physician in hospital that serve not only the patients but also their parents and family. I realize that it is not easy to endure with long term management and repetitious advice for this group of mental disorders, however I am certain that I can stand.
The second important duty is the health promotion and the prevention. I have a good chance to follow my Professors for school mental health. The group process is arranged that is leaded by child psychiatrist. I like this style of work; teamwork that psychiatrists have to work together with psychologists, social workers, teahers, etc. In my view, group process has a lot of benefits, for instance, learning how to work together with others, face the conflict, solve any facing problems, create new benefits by lots of idea, improving the responsibility, think maturely and perform in several role in teamwork. Because throughout my academic time, I always do activities including the position of team leader, member and staff of several works, I am supposed to do well in the leadership role of teamwork certainly.
In conclusion, I think Child and Adolescent psychiatry is not only my favorite subject but also the most perfect job for my character. Therefore I definitely decide to be trained as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist.
By the way, I realize that application of this position of internship is not definitely meant to be Siriraj staff. However I wish to be one of the staff of medical school because of these following reasons.
Firstly, I love teaching since I was a young student in the primary school. My teacher usually assigned me to tutor my classmate that got poor scores. When I was in high school and medical school, I had several chances to be a volunteer in Academic Camp for poor students in rural areas of Thailand and be a volunteered tutor of Blind School. I always feel proud and valuable when my teaching and speaking attempt can simplify and clarify lesson to those children.
I realize that the teacher as well as doctor is such a sacrificed profession. It is an honor for those ones who perform this obligation. One good doctor can save a lot of people,additionally, one doctor and teacher can make much more benefit to the mankind. With no doubts I would like to get that opportunity as well.
Secondly, I wish to study abroad in order to open my view and apply update medical knowledge to Thailand. In my opinion, the purposes of studying abroad consist of, firstly, achievement and lots of salary that is advantageous and secondly, being staff in medical school for making a benefit to society. I have desired to go abroad since my fourth year, absolutely, not for the former reason but the later. Therefore this is one of my reasons to apply for this position.
Thirdly, research is one of the beneficial works. We can improve ourselves and sharpen our brains by creating new question or hypothesis and seek for the way to prove and answer those questions. Unquestionably, technology and knowledge can be developed by the researches, reasonable study can create the great benefit to the mankind. In order to get more experience, practice and also learn how to do the research. I have already asked Professor Nuntawach to assign me as an assistant in his pilot study. I realize that as the position of staff of medical school, research is one of compulsory duty and I believe that I can do it.
Eventually, with my strong determination to accomplish my purpose, I decide to apply for this position. I realize that working in my beloved aspect can create the most effective outcome and also my everlasting happiness. Without hesitation, I will sacrifice myself for making benefit to the mankind and society and cultivate my blessing for the needy people. Last but not least I have never forgotten as a doctor, I must continue this valuable profession, and hopefully my skills will bring good health to the people of my mother land
“Life is happiest when you are needed by others and can do things for others”
Master Cheng Yen
