David Ransom, Guyana
December 2006
Intro
I am a recent college graduate applying to medical school, and I am starting this business to help secure my future.
My Big Dream
Serving in foreign countries is my adventure--the grandest life I can contrive in my wildest dreams. Rock star, astronaut, sky-diver ... What would you choose if you could do anything, just because you like it? I'm going for missionary, equiped to provide medical care to people who lack easy access to doctors. I want to work among another people and speak their language. I want to learn how they think and imagine what the world would look like if I could see it through their eyes. I want to ride in boats and carry things over mountains. I want to listen to a patient's problems. As they look to me for assistance I want to give it everything I've got to find solutions that will help improve life and aleviate suffering. Wherever I go as a doctor I will be able to bring something useful--a service that is helpful to everyone.
My Challenge
My grand dream of international service will require me to learn some important skills outside of science and patient care. I need to learn how to make money and manage a business. I will need to handle the expense of medical school in a way that permits me to reach my goals. I am determined not to sacrifice my dream for financial concerns, so I need to be creative.
Some Thoughts On Pre-Medical Coaching
Helping pre-medical students blow away the MCAT and enter medical school is an appealing business. I have experienced many of the same challenges and can relate to my clients. As I travel my career path, I plan to continue sharing expertise from my experiences with people pursuing similar goals. This will require me to further refine the skills I learn, and help me to get more out of life.
Here Goes!