Jake Fields

(818)-305-0975 - Jdf4sc@gmail.com
638 Lindero Canyon Rd.
P.O. Box #505
10/20/16
Dear Dr. Howard Goldstine:
I remember when I was young in a doctor's office and a menacing pointy stick was
approaching my arm, I wasnt scared. I remember the reassurance of my mother in
the room, but what I really noticed was the presence and stature of the doctor about
to thrust a needle into my pygmy arm. He was calm, collected, he even made me
laugh before he injected the serum. Even though the vaccines hurt quite a bit, I
never resented nor feared him, as well as going to the pediatrics office. Over
several years with increasing visits I grew to admire those in pediatrics more and
more. I believed it was noble of them to put a smile on a child's face while
maintaining their well being and at the same time relieving parents.
I shall be brief and frank, once I obtain my credentials to start a career in pediatrics,
I wish to apply to join the Community Pediatric Medical Group.
Though my experience is limited currently, it shouldnt be an issue in due time, nor
when I have the expertise and education to follow through with the career field.
Despite limited experience, I have begun to shape my mindset to accommodate and
ease a transition into the medical field. Examples being conditioning myself to be
composed and natural in the presence of blood, germs, or emergency situations
like, when dissecting a baby pig I did not turn away like all of my peers. Instead, I
asked for the scalpel and forceps and dove in saying to myself, This is nothing in
comparison to the future.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,

Jake Fields
Oak Park High School Student body Member