Relax, Recharge, Repeat!
These past three weeks, I have learned and improved on numerous things such as creating invitations for the upcoming research showcase, writing thank-you notes to professionals, adding pediatricians to my contact list, speaking in front of audiences, conversing with my mentor, researching and developing my original work, and organizing my digital and paper portfolios. 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. This is furthering my understanding of the profession of pediatrics holistically and adding more possibilities I could use for when I am creating my original work.
This week, I was successful in researching more of pediatrics, working on my invitation for the research showcase, editing my digital and paper portfolios, and acquiring an abundance of information pertaining to progeria. Likewise, I am positive that my research and compilation of numerous sources into one project will have an impact on the greater good. I worked a great deal discovering information about how progeria is treated, diagnosed, caused, etc. Additionally, I am hoping to have at least 12 hours of research done by the end of this week, so I can evaluate what more I need to find about my topic in order to continue developing my original work. All of this research will absolutely aid me in my final product because I am thinking about doing something related to rare genetic illnesses in kids. Furthermore, the showcase is coming up soon! I am hoping that all of the hard work I have been putting into ISM will be properly received on that day because I am extremely excited to present all of my work to everyone, especially friends and family. This is also good practice for final presentation night which will be even more significant. 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.
