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Medicine is not an overnight choice for me, but a decision formed over a lifetime. I am often asked why I have chosen to pursue medicine instead of technology, especially by friends. While so far I have done quite a bit of work in engineering and computer science, my interests lie ultimately in the human body. This most intricate meat machine is amazing especially from an engineer’s perspective, since it is both incredibly complex and highly resilient. Medicine is a selfish science, however: it concerns itself with the malfunction and repair of this machine. I say “selfish” not with regret: it is a very human property that we must proudly embrace. While pure science somehow serves a higher purpose, our selfishness gives us a tangible direction. Thus, medicine blends science with art.