So Much To Do, Such Little Time

This past week, I have learned and improved on numerous things such as writing research assessments, writing thank-you notes to professionals, adding pediatricians to my contact list, speaking in front of audiences, and writing an original work proposal. 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 feel as if I have studied a variety of aspects and topics pertaining to pediatrics through research assessments and while revising my speech. This is furthering my understanding of the profession of pediatrics wholistically and adding more possibilities I could use for when I am drafting my original work proposal.

This week, I was successful in researching more of pediatrics, working on my original work proposal, and writing the research portion of my ongoing speech for final presentation night. Likewise, I also received a great deal of criticisms for my presentation: try to act less awkward at the beginning, sound passionate throughout the speech, and ditch the note cards, just to name a few. This feedback will definitely assist me in revising my research in the written portion and presentation portion. Additionally, I wrote my original work proposal which has to do with compiling resources to help prevent a rare genetic disease known as progeria. I am excited to work on this and develop more coherent ideas. 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.