As I peered into the cavernous incision in the dead man's chest, I marveled at the intricate network of arteries and veins connected to his silent heart. More than sparking my interest, however, this experience engraved the patterns of organs, nerves, muscles, and bones in my mind. Gross anatomy provided one of the most memorable experiences of my first year in medical school, and dissecting a human body made me keenly aware of the vastly complex nature of my chosen profession. Thoroughly studying the strategies of the body, followed by their revelation in the gross anatomy lab, permanently cemented the knowledge of physiology in my memory. Subsequently, I employed visualization to master many different subjects, realizing that I am a visual learner and prefer to think in three dimensions.

I progressed through human physiology and pathology, and each organ system aroused my curiosity in a different way. The body is beautifully constructed, and every element efficiently fulfills its indispensable role. By the end of my second year, I was determined to pursue a field that enabled me to interact with science on a broad basis. I commenced my clinical rotations excited to discover my niche within medicine and decipher my interests and strengths. I appreciated my diverse rotations, and I learned from the unique character of each experience.

Through exposure to an endless variety of patients, I solidified my understanding of physician-patient relationships and came to recognize the value of teamwork in health care. I found immense fulfillment in observing firsthand the treatments that various medical teams offered to patients. What particularly intrigued me among the multiple layers of patient care, however, was the power of diagnosis. I profoundly enjoyed the mental challenge of piecing together fragments of history, physical exams, labs, and imaging studies to decipher the cause of an illness.

Progressing through my clinical rotations, I became increasingly conscious of the central role of radiological studies in making a diagnosis. I eagerly anticipated my daily trip to the reading room, accompanied my patients to radiology whenever possible, and thoroughly discussed the studies with the supervising physician. To investigate the field and acquaint myself with new developments, I subscribed to the Radiological Society of North America and the journals of Radiology and Radio Graphics. Impressed by the power, capabilities, and utility of X-ray, Ultrasound, CT, and MRI studies in diagnostics, I also appreciate the vast amount of knowledge required to become a proficient radiologist.

I learned about the applied aspects of biomedical science by observing the role of clinical work in alleviating illness and restoring confidence to patients, but I also recognized that modern medicine is still lacking. To familiarize myself with the techniques used to advance medical knowledge, I began working in the human islet program of a local diabetes research laboratory. This job has proved tremendously rewarding, and I have received nothing but warmth, understanding, and an intense urge to teach from my mentors. Research has deepened my understanding of disease and demonstrated the importance of precision and teamwork. My commitment to research has earned me co-authorship of eight published papers, and I now see clinical medicine and research as inseparable. I plan to integrate my interests in the future, applying insights gained from both aspects of medicine to heal and help.

My decision to pursue a specialty in diagnostic radiology is the culmination of long analysis of my medical skills and personality. My dedication to precision and teamwork, along with my interest in dealing with the broad spectrum of human illness through the unique perspective of imaging modalities, will make me a superb radiologist. By piecing together my interests and strengths -- much like arriving at a diagnosis -- I have selected the field where I will not merely succeed but excel. Diagnostic radiology is my passion, and I will dedicate all of my effort and insights to it, achieving personal and professional satisfaction.

點評：

整篇文章作者很細致的對于自己每一個階段的提升做了描述，使得評審們可以很直接詳細的了解到申請者的軟件背景，包括專業興趣的產生，專業學習的點滴過程，專業提升的程度等諸多方面進行了很細致的陳述。這樣的一篇文章大體上看是很有針對性并且富有目的性的，并不是所有篇幅長的文章都使得評審厭煩，只要語言真誠，簡介，直接都會使閱讀的人產生興趣，耐心的看完并給與客觀的評價。

尤其，對自己角色轉變的感受可以給出真實的體會，讓評審們對其人格品德有了很客觀的了解。行醫救人，一個醫生的職業道德很重要，申請者應當很重視這部分的體現，并不需要一味的吹噓，夸張，而需要最真實的體現。

中間部分作者向讀者們表現出了其很強的專業度，并且對于自己不同階段的提升心得有所體現，這樣便于評審們對其軟件經歷進行了解，評估。

末尾部分對于自己的專業發展目標進行了說明，典型的勵志性表達，雖然過于形式化，但是不乏個人針對性。

這樣有邏輯，有針對性的文書，對于申請的幫助將會是直接，關鍵的。

譯文：

當我從死者胸口的切口凹陷處向里面窺望的時候，那些錯綜復雜動脈和靜脈連著死者那顆已經停止跳動的心臟，我為此而感到驚嘆。這次經歷除了激起了我的興趣之外，更重要的是將器官、肌肉、神經、骨頭的形狀深深的刻在了我的腦海當中。在醫學院第一年的解剖課留給了我最難忘的一段經歷，解剖人體讓我急切地想了解到我所選擇的職業到底有多么的深邃與復雜。徹底的學習了人體解剖學，然后在解剖室里的演示，不斷的使我記憶中的生物知識得到鞏固。接著，我采用了形象化的方法來掌握我所學到的知識，并發現我是一個靠視覺學習的人，更習慣從三個方面來思考問題。

我先后學習了人類生理學和病理學每一個人體器官都從不同的層面激起我的好奇心。人體結構是美麗的，每個部分都各自有效的扮演著自己的角色。第二年的學習結束之后，我決定再嘗試一個能夠讓我在更廣的層面的接觸科學的領域。我開始著手一邊享受醫學給我帶來的興奮一邊尋找我自己的興趣和強項所在。我感激這兩個角色的變換，每一種都給我帶來不小得收獲。

通過診斷無數不同的病人之后，我更加明白了醫生與病人之間的關系，并開始認識到在看護病人時，所需要的團隊精神。當我將我們醫學團隊的第一手診斷資料交給客戶的時候我感到無比的滿足感。然而，在眾多的層面中，最能引起我好奇心的是診斷書的力量。我非常享受拼湊歷史片段、生理測試、實驗室、學習通過想象來破解病因等等帶給我的挑戰。

在我臨床交替的過程中，我漸漸注意到了放射學在診斷過程中的中心作用。我急切盼望著在閱覽室里呆上一天，盡可能的陪我的病人做X廣，區和教授交流學習心得。為了繼續在領域里的研究并讓自身有新的發展，我在北美放射協會和放射與無線電坐標的請愿書上簽了字。學習診斷學時，我為X光的能量，實效、超聲波、CT、MRI感到佩服，同時也感慨要成為一個放射學專家要擁有的巨大知識儲備。

在考察臨床工作在減輕病痛和加速恢復過程中的作用時，我學到了一些生物醫學應用方面的知識，但同時，我也看到了許多現代醫學的不足之處。為了讓自己通過技術的應用能加強我的醫學知識，我開始在當地一個糖尿病研究小組的一個人類小島項目工作。這份工作讓我受益不少，整個工作過程中我收獲到了溫暖、理解和良師益友們給我的知識。研究加深了我對疾病的理解也證明準確性和團隊合作的重要性。我參加研究的承諾融為了八份發表了的論文的作者之一，現在我將臨床醫學和研究都作為不可分割的部分?；谖医窈笈d趣的發展，我決定將我學到的醫學兩個方面在治療和協助中的作用結合起來。

今后在診斷放射學方面發展的決定，是在仔細分析我的專業技能和性格之后才做出的。我在精確度、團隊合作方面做出的貢獻，以及我在對疾病更寬領域探索的興趣，都將促使我成為一個出色的放射線研究者。就想做診斷一樣，我運用我的興趣和力量對該領域做一個調查，在這個領域里，我不僅要做到成功，還要達到杰出。診斷放射學是我激情所在，我將會把握所有的努力與洞察力傾注到這里，以滿足個人以及職業的發展要求。