“Let’s not talk about grades, let’s talk about the patients you will heal someday.”
Ever since I was in grade 9, I was fascinated how our body functions, which made me want to become in the medical field. Now, I’m in a STEM strand not because I wanted to be in a medical field but because medicine was the only field I could see myself into. I continued to pursue it because maybe that burning desire will come back and awaken the doctor in me. I haven’t found that motivation until our instructor on 21st century literature said this quote, “Let’s not talk about grades, let’s talk about the patients you will heal someday.” When I heard this, chills scattered throughout my body and I immediately became emotional. It reminded me of my reason why I wanted to be a physician -- it’s because I always had the heart to help. I wanted to give hope to those who are suffering. A new hope that would heal and cure the what we thought was impossible. I wanted to see people of all ages turn their frowns into smiles. I wanted to become a doctor because I am born to be a doctor.
Some of you may have experienced the way I did -- the feeling of losing motivation -- but always remember that if it’s meant for you, it will come back. And as for me, that motivation came back and I’ll feed myself more reasons so that I’ll not lose it again.
I’m really afraid of the future, but when I heard this from my prof, I really got excited. Clearly, words are powerful so use it to inspire.
