Explain why you are interested in working in a community health center with medically underserved and culturally diverse patients. How and when did your interest in working with low-income populations begin?

Please answer the following 4 questions (writing prompts) using an in-depth analysis method. 

"An in-depth analysis essay probes beyond superficial layers to examine the components of an object or a topic of interest. As you brainstorm ideas, you improve your perception and hone your critical thinking skills, which will help you write a focused and comprehensive in-depth analysis essay."

1.     Explain why you are interested in working in a community health center with medically underserved and culturally diverse patients. How and when did your interest in working with low-income populations begin?

2.     In your community, hospital, or among your friends, how do you help people that may have needs based on social determinants of health (income, access, transportation, insurance, food insecurity, literacy, non-English speaking)? What, specifically, do you think could be done to improve the care delivered to the underinsured or uninsured.

3.     Describe some of the difficulties commonly shared among culturally diverse communities that can impact physical or mental health. What methods or approaches could help bridge the healthcare gap?

4. Describe cultural strengths that you recognize in minority populations that can be used for health promotion.

Give an example of one way to promote health education in a minority population community.

5.     Our grant program is dedicated to educate and support grant recipients in providing educational resources that help navigate the primary clinical setting at a low-income or federally qualified health center. Share about what excites you and/or intimidates you about working in this specific medical setting.