From this I have gained tremendous experience in adapting to new environments, attempting new challenges and interacting with people from different backgrounds. I have learned to be satisfied with my life and my profession. My interest in clinical research led me to seek a more academic environment, so I joined SUNY Downstate Medical Center, where I work with a very passionate team of researchers who are working to find prognostically significant cardiac biomarkers for l 'IM. I loved the intellectual challenges of my laboratory environment and recognized the potential application of my research. Over the course of my clinical and research experience, I have developed numerous skills that make me a suitable candidate to apply for IM. After I satisfactorily complete my residency, I plan to become a PCP. I look forward to working hard, seeing opportunity in every darkness, and expanding my medical knowledge in all aspects of primary care. I will bring my optimism, enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity to my residency