Who am I? Well, I am Jorden Bostic. Someone who is determined and goal driven. Someone who doesn’t back down from challenges and who loves to learn. I have a bubbly personality. I love not only to laugh but also to bring joy and laughter to others. That could be me cracking a joke or giving a compliment to make someone’s day brighter. I'm an avid movie lover! I enjoy watching movies ranging from early 2000’s comedies to action- and thriller-packed films. That passion has inspired me to create some films of my own as I attended a college and career academy in the film pathway. I enjoy nature and photography, and I have a subtle obsession with flowers. I’m the oldest of five, so you will most likely see me playing with young children wherever I go or even finding ways to help anyone I can. I am Christian, and my beliefs and morals shape who I am today. Giving and helping others are in my nature. Before I was able to spell my full name, at four years old, I knew I wanted to become a doctor, and at 18, that has been an unwavering commitment. Each day, I strive to get closer to achieving my dreams. As a freshman at Mercer University, I even embarked on the exciting yet challenging journey to college. I heard a wise person say that motivation dies, but passion will always endure. As I made my way through college, I realized the importance of not only motivation, but perseverance and maintaining accountability through the "unknown". My first few months of college were tough and nowhere near my expectations of college. Being away from home, adjusting to a new environment and the rigorous coursework put a lot of stress on me and even made me doubt my desire to pursue a field in medicine. The zealously high motivation that I had crumbled within the first few weeks of college. But then I remembered what I was doing it all for and what sparked my passion, which was my family. In April of 2011, my mother began giving birth without doctors present. As she was delivering the baby, he became stuck and was losing circulation. Due to his position, he was trapped, making it nearly impossible for the doctors to deliver him safely. An emergency C-section was conducted, but unfortunately, while he was born, he was lifeless for almost ten minutes. Because of this, he was brain dead, leaving him with plausible future diagnoses and disabilities. My brother's experience not only impacted my family but has also defined my career and life goals. It instilled in me the passion that I have to serve those in underprivileged communities and to be a voice for those who are underrepresented in healthcare. The experiences of my family are what hold me accountable and allow me to strive towards my goals no matter how I feel or what obstacle I may face. As an aspiring surgeon, I aspire to bring trust and comfort back into the medical field. As a member of HOSA and the cancer biology research program at my university, I aspire to bring forth change to communities. From my family, and most of all, my brother, I have learned to never give up on your passions. Though dreams may seem far off or hard at times, I have learned to endure and to fight for what has motivated you.

Who am I? Well, I am Jorden Bostic. Someone who is determined and goal driven. Someone who doesn’t back down from challenges and who loves to learn. I have a bubbly personality. I love not only to laugh but also to bring joy and laughter to others. That could be me cracking a joke, making prank videos for YouTube, or giving a compliment to make someone’s day brighter. I'm an avid movie lover! I enjoy watching movies ranging from early 2000’s comedies to action- and thriller-packed films. That passion has inspired me to create some films of my own as I attend a college and career academy in the film pathway. I enjoy nature and photography, and I have a subtle obsession with flowers. I’m the oldest of five, so you will most likely see me playing with young children wherever I go or even finding ways to help anyone I can. Oh, and yes, I am a Christian. My beliefs and morals shape me today and have influenced my activities in my church and community. It's in my nature to give and help others. Even before I could spell my full name, I knew at the age of four that I wanted to be a doctor, and at 17, I have not given up on that desire. A day that I will never forget, and one that further encouraged me to join the medical field, was the birth of my brother. In the absence of doctors, my mother began giving birth. As she was delivering the baby, he became stuck within the birth canal and was losing circulation. Due to his position, he was trapped, making it nearly impossible for the doctors to deliver him safely. An emergency C-section was conducted, but unfortunately, while he was born, he was lifeless for almost ten minutes. Because of this, he was brain-dead, leaving him with plausible future diagnoses and disabilities. My brother's experience not only holds value for my family but has also defined my career and life goals. One is that it is deeply rooted in serving those in underprivileged communities and being a voice for those who are underrepresented in healthcare. With many minorities and communities lacking accessible and adequate healthcare, and some who solely don’t have the medical answers needed to live, I knew I wanted to bring forth lasting change. I plan on establishing mobile healthcare centers and research hubs to combat socio-economic healthcare inequalities in impoverished communities. I hope to do this by targeting demographic illnesses, improving medical technology, and extending affordable services worldwide to communities that need them most. I am driven to create change within my community and worldwide to limit healthcare disparities for minorities and create accessible and reliable healthcare. As an aspiring surgeon, I'm committed to caring for and serving others. As a member of HOSA and previously taking a Harvard Neuroscience course, I've been getting closer to fulfilling my dreams. My nomination for the Congress of Future Medical Leaders award is a testament to my drive and passion for the medical field. My passions and goals for life are driven to make healthcare a better place for families like mine. A place where we can trust and rest without doubt in the capability and safety of our system. This scholarship will invest in my goals and aspirations for plans that are larger than mine.