Why I Want to Become a Doctor

I've been asked this question more times than I can count: "Why do you want to become a doctor?" And for a while, I didn't know how to answer it in just one sentence. Because the truth is, it's not just one reason. It's layers of experiences, memories, and moments that built this path I'm walking.

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Growing up, I witnessed firsthand what happens when the right care doesn't reach the people who need it most. Whether it was my family back home or underserved communities I've connected with, I saw the pain, the helplessness, and the silent strength of people who had no choice but to endure. That stuck with me. Deeply.

I want to become a doctor because I want to be someone who shows up—fully. I want to be the one who steps in when things feel uncertain. The one who doesn't just treat symptoms, but listens to stories, sees the whole person, and fights for them inside and outside the clinic.

Medicine, for me, is purpose. It's not just a profession, it's a calling rooted in service, science, and humanity. It combines everything I care about: working with people, challenging myself, staying curious, and most importantly, giving back.

I know it won’t be easy. The road is long, exhausting, and filled with sacrifice. But I’m okay with that. Because every step I take is toward the person I want to become—not just a doctor, but the kind of doctor my younger self needed. The kind my community still needs.

This blog is part of that journey. A reminder to my future self of where it all started. And maybe, a small push for someone else wondering if they can do it too.