Aspiring to Lead and Heal

I chose to pursue Medicine. Having lived in Tharparkar, I have witnessed a lack of access to adequate medical care. I have seen patients after an accident losing their lives in the process of being shifted from one hospital to another due to lack of proper medical attention or lack of resources. Witnessing the pain and suffering of such individuals fueled my desire to make a difference and motivated me to pursue medicine. Besides this field, I wish to learn how to lead and change the healthcare system. Progress in medicine cannot be successful if not supported by a strong healthcare system.

I have been keen to learn and see the constant evolution in the medical field through research and the emerging changes in the field calling for a different kind of care, support, and treatment. In recent years, for example, the field of neurosciences has been playing an important role in trying to understand the small, convoluted structure that sits at the top of our heads and has complete control over our actions- the brain. It is amazing how much of our actions are controlled by our brain – the most powerful force that could even treat diseases that research is struggling to find a cure for. To pursue the human brain, I qualified for one of the most prestigious institutions in South Asia with the hope of becoming one of the most renowned neurosurgeons of the continent. Yes, I aspire. This confidence comes from the strong educational foundation I graduated from – the Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB) system. The AKU-EB provided me with a strong knowledge of basic sciences and critical thinking skills that are expected in the field of Medicine. The academic curriculum is designed in a way that makes learning easy and I believe that AKU-EB is the ideal examination board any student should opt for if they want to pursue excellence. AKU-EB paved multiple pathways for me and many students and built on our knowledge preparing us for the lifelong learning experience. This is the reason why I remained motivated to pursue Medicine. My current field of study will allow me to make a difference in the lives of others by treating and healing patients, advancing research in the field of Medicine, and helping to develop new techniques that can further improve patient outcomes. In the coming years, as I prepare myself to become a qualified doctor, I will also learn leadership in Medicine and ways I can invest in improving the health-care system in Pakistan and beyond.