Enjoy the Little Things
This past week, I have learned and improved on numerous things such as drawing my display board plan for the ISM showcase, writing thank-you notes to professionals, and adding pediatricians to my contact list. Currently, I do not have any questions except for when I will have to start writing mentor visit assessments and what that will encompass.
Additionally, I am quite elated as I am close to scheduling another interview and am waiting for a call back from the pediatrician’s office. This is an immense success for me as I have been having a great amount of trouble receiving another interview, like I did at the start of ISM. Finally, I am coming close to having three interviews done and will sigh a breath of relief when I can begin observing my mentor continuously.
This week, I was successful in writing my ninth weekly report, researching more of pediatrics, and finalizing my display board plan. Likewise, I also received the good news that confirmed that we are having a research showcase at the Star. The display board plan will be useful when I actually have to begin printing off pictures and papers, gathering supplies for an appealing color scheme, and combining props in order to have an outstanding display board. The plan will assist me in making sure everything is in its proper spot and meshes well together while still being creative. I have acknowledged that all of these accomplishments will be crucial in order to get to my final goal for ISM. In fact, it is essential that I take away the proper amount of information to enhance my learning even further. ISM is a program where we will be working with professionals and in order to do that I need to have a better understanding of the realistic situations and patients with which they may deal.
Next week, I definitely need to work on time management and utilizing my time in class to benefit me the most. An overwhelming amount of work is something that should be avoided at all costs unless I just have not been managing my time wisely. I also need to practice interviewing professionals and make sure that I have familiar with proper dress.
Lastly, specific opportunities and experiences I desire to have in ISM are learning how to put patients at ease and figuring out the day-to-day involvement of a pediatrician. Observing what a pediatrician has to deal with and what type of patients come through his/her door is something I would be grateful to examine. I want to learn how to make a connection with a patient and also, learn how to soothe their pain. Pediatricians have to say and do certain things that the patient may not enjoy and I want to learn how to make the patient always feel comfortable.
Furthermore, I would like to experience how pediatricians handle infants and toddlers to make them feel safe and how they occupy them during painful activities. Lastly, how the pediatrician diagnoses symptoms is something that I would be exceedingly grateful to observe/participate in because that is something which is so crucial towards the patient and could be a life or death situation.
In conclusion, I feel as if I am learning a great deal about how to carry myself in a professional manner throughout this program and when I go on interviews. Overall, I hope to continue to acquire information and hope to continue gaining knowledge about my profession through research assessments and professionals.
