I am going to start studing palliative care at University of Maryland as online master degree program. I am hoping to achieve advanced knowledge and skills in palliative care thru this and to become a true healer for the sick, especially the ones with serious illness. I would like to help the patients and their families to find the hope for better life in face of serious illness and give them courage to face the difficulties. This should be done with sincere empathy, kindness and reliable care.