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MODULE 2 - CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Welcome to the Career and Professional Development Module. RVU advisement is divided into two different specialties: Academic Support and Career & Professional Development. You will be utilizing both services as you go through school. You just met your Educational Learning Specialists —now let’s meet your Career and Professional Development Counselors!
Jeddie Herndon and Madison Tarleton are here to support you in a variety of ways, including helping you explore your medical career opportunities, creating an ePortfolio, fine-tuning your CV, and much more! Also, be sure to take notes as you go through the information, including responding to the reflection questions. Your responses to these questions may be used during Orientation and also during individual advising appointments.
Why Personal and Professional Development Matters
One of the most important decisions you will make during medical is which specialty to choose. Many factors go into this decision: your personal history, your values and interests, your strengths and areas of improvement, your experience during rotations, the duration of the training involved, and financial/lifestyle considerations. The more you know and understand yourself, the easier the decision will be; therefore, your “personal development" is an integral and important part of your “professional development” as an aspiring healthcare professional. The difference is that the development of the person begins before the development of the professional.
Professional development is not merely about increasing skillsets or refining specializations. The most effective, inspiring, and celebrated professionals (and leaders!) are individuals who continue to make their personal development primary and see it as essential to their professional excellence. These professionals know that being willing to grow and explore outside their comfort zones in many areas of their lives enhances their ability to innovate, increases their overall potency within their chosen field, and enriches their living.
The aim of personal and professional development is to help you manage your own learning and growth throughout your career! Take a couple of minutes to watch one of our Career Peer Coaches talk about their own personal and professional development.
Now that you've watched the video, please write down your answers to these questions:
- How would you describe yourself to a person you just met? How have you come to know these things about yourself?
- Write three characteristics and three competencies you want to develop during medical school?
Self-Assessment
Your Career Counselor(s) will be utilizing various self-assessment tools to help you identify your skills, strengths, values, interests, and preferences in order to determine what careers in medicine are of interest and would be a good fit.
These tools will not tell you what career is the perfect match, but they will help you gain insight about yourself so that you can articulate what is important to you, focus your job search, and assist you in evaluating options.
Your first two years will be spent exploring specialty options and learning about yourself. We want you to discover what kind of a physician you want to become.
What are your values and strengths?
How do they fit in with different specialties?
One tool we will use during medical school is the Careers in Medicine Assessments. You'll get access after starting medical school and be able to take the assessments as many times as you like.
Congratulations on completing the Career and Development module!!!
Here are your next steps:
- Save the questions to your answers in an accessible place because you may discuss them with the Career Peer Coaches and will also review them with your Career and Professional Development Counselors.
- Enjoy your Summer before medical school!
- Attend Orientation. See you there!
REFLECTION QUESTION
Answer the following question in the comment section below before moving to the next module:
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework?
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school?
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey?
What are you interested in learning about Career Development?
Take time to read and engage with your classmates' answers, as well! You can return to this page at any time to carry on the conversation.
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework?
I truly believe the more people lift each other up the better the community does. I plan on not only committing time for myself to fully understand the concepts but to aid and assist other students when I can and ask for help from my peers. Leaning on one another develops a strong healthy community of trust and integrity.
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school? Being a lesbian, I would love to work closely and learn from other LGBTQIA students and faculty. I also am eager to continue learning about micro-aggresions and active steps to combat racism in the medical field, specifically towards woman of color seeking medical help.
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey? I am looking forward to the classes and concepts we will be learning and to grow into a strong and capable medical professional that honors individual differences and continually shows compassion.
What are you interested in learning about Career Development? I am eager to lean into and learn more about what skills I am great at and how to apply them to my future and what direction that leads me towards.
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework?The plan is to show up and actively participate within the group. Being able to potentially form relationships and groups to work together towards the common end goal of getting into medical school. Additionally, understanding that sometimes it’s ok to ask for help, have some grace, and continue on.
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school?I plan to be open to the variety of opportunities that come my way to learn about others and their backgrounds. Everyone comes with a story and I believe it is our job as a human being to be open/responsive to differences in however they present. It takes all kinds of kinds, and there is so much out there that one could learn.
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey?
As cliché as this sounds the overall ride. Again, there are many people out there that we will get to come across. Meaning that we will have the opportunity to learn and observe from many. I hope to be open about the process so that I can gain all that this journey has to offer. To hopefully impact others to do the same or even to be able better the care that one day I will provide.
What are you interested in learning about Career Development?
I am interested in learning about all of the different specialties. Being able to work with an advisor of sorts will be a great asset to have. The idea of having someone there to answer questions that you won’t know to ask till you get there type of thing is definitely reassuring.
I aim to demonstrate a commitment to myself by creating a consistent and organized study plan that can help me progress through the term smoothly. To my peers, I aim to interact with them in study groups and offer support in a collaborative environment. To engage with DEI Initiatives, I would want to be as involved in activities as possible that I have never previously participated in. I am looking to grow as an individual not just proficient in knowledge, but as an individual self-aware of their strengths and weaknesses, which can help me navigate through the journey of medical school. In career development, I am eager to learn of the various opportunities and avenues that I can pursue in addition to being a clinician.
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework?I plan on coming prepared with reading content prior to class, attending with questions that I can ask before or after with classmates and/or the instructor, and showing up to class early and on-time.
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school?I plan on taking initiative to hear all opinions and appreciate the differences and similarities that are present in our community. I would like to continue being an advocate by engaging with various clubs, understanding existing issues, and working on promoting DEI initiatives as this is something I want to continue to uphold as a medical student and health professional in the future.
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey?
I look forward to meeting my peers, instructors, and community organizations and institutions working to improve the health of our community. I also look forward to the academic curriculum and other career development opportunities which will strengthen my skills in the future.
What are you interested in learning about Career Development?
I am interested in strengthening my skills in answering interview questions, presenting presentations in an academic setting, and building on my skills to effectively assess and analyze problems independently as well as in a team.
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework?I plan to have a study plan and approach this program like it is my job. Take the necessary time after class to review the material so I can set myself up for success and approach the professors and other classmates with questions. I am excited to meet my classmates and create study groups where everyone can collaborate on ideas and understand the material.
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school?
I would like to be a part of a club that focuses on committing to educating the public and volunteering in the community. I have grown up here, and now that I am older, I would like to start helping more in the community.
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey?
I am looking forward to connecting with my peers so we can support and collaborate with each other as we progress in our medical careers. I want to become the best healthcare provider to my ability to serve my community better and collaborate with peers as we strive to better ourselves.
What are you interested in learning about Career Development?
I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with counselors to better understand my strength and weakness and see potential paths that can help me have a fulfilling career.
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework?I plan on scheduling a general idea of what I want to study for each day in my planner. I would try to be more precise with it, but I know sometimes life gets in the way so I want to be able to be flexible with what I plan to study in a day.
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school?I like to think that everyone’s unique qualities are what makes them who they are and those qualities cannot change for the most part, so it’s important to treat others with kindness and understanding.
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey?
Patient interactions. I love talking to people and seeing how I can help them in any way.
What are you interested in learning about Career Development?
I think what specialties I could be a good fit for. I have a general idea of what I would like to specialize in, but I am interested to see what else is out there.
1) Setting up a study schedule and being diligent with it. this will keep me focused on my work. Also finding someone to study and go over practice questions with is another strategy I am working on.
2) Being involved un clubs and organizations push me out of the comfort zone. really just getting involved with others.
3) Finding the best ways to help others and being a life long learner. There is always something new to learn and new ways to grow.
4) I am most interested in learning what specialties fit my personality and medical experience. building on the foundation I already have in medicine will be a great way to expore new possibilities.
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework?
I plan on creating a study schedule that allows me to study to my full ability and make time to go to the gym to refresh. My goal is to find a study group to be able to keep each other accountable and make lasting friendships!
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school?
I would definitely love to get involved with clubs and organizations offered at RVU.
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey?
I am looking forward to growing and following my passion in the medical profession. I am excited to meet other students and watch as we grow together within this journey.
What are you interested in learning about Career Development?
I am interested in learning what medical specialty would align best with my goals. I am so excited to learn more about myself through the tools and assessments offered my career development department.
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework?
I plan on maintaining a rigorous study schedule and a positive attitude throughout the year. I want to build close connections with my professors and deep friendships with my classmates. By immersing myself in the RVU community, I hope to learn and grow along with my classmates. I understand that my success will be determined by implementing “higher-level” learning techniques mentioned in the book “Make it Stick”. My goal this year is to really use those techniques in achieving my goals.
That being said, I promise to balance the demanding schedule of the program with routine exercise and a healthy diet. I must always make time to bond with my wife, as her support is crucial to my success.
In regards to my peers, I promise to be an example inside the classroom and outside the classroom. I will be a person that encourages and uplifts my classmates. I hope to share my knowledge and experiences with them, while learning as much as possible from them as well. I look forward to the late nights studying together.
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school?
I plan on forging friendships and close bonds with people of all backgrounds. In fact, someone’s ethnicity or religion does not impact my willingness to be empathetic or uplifting. I’ll be happy to take part in any DEI initiative that permits my classmates to feel comfortable. Being aware of my behavior and being open minded will be crucial in maintaining this initiative.
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey?
I’m looking forward to learning as much as possible and absorbing all the lessons I possibly can. I’m passionate about learning human anatomy and engaging in community service. I can’t wait to start that journey from scratch. My hope is to realize my specialty by my third year.
I’m also excited about meeting new people and building close friendships with professors and students. My main goal is to be accepted into the wilderness medicine tract where I can tailor my skills to practicing medicine under difficult conditions.
What are you interested in learning about Career Development?
I’m very excited to work with the counselors here at RVU to navigate the journey into my career. I want to utilize all the resources available to me through the school and I plan on taking any advice given to me very seriously. I want to be made aware of the various avenues and paths into medicine that go beyond my limited understanding.
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework?
I plan on maintaining a rigorous study schedule and a positive attitude throughout the year. I want to build close connections with my professors and deep friendships with my classmates. By immersing myself in the RVU community, I hope to learn and grow along with my classmates. I understand that my success will be determined by implementing “higher-level” learning techniques mentioned in the book “Make it Stick”. My goal this year is to really use those techniques in achieving my goals.
That being said, I promise to balance the demanding schedule of the program with routine exercise and a healthy diet. I must always make time to bond with my wife, as her support is crucial to my success.
In regards to my peers, I promise to be an example inside the classroom and outside the classroom. I will be a person that encourages and uplifts my classmates. I hope to share my knowledge and experiences with them, while learning as much as possible from them as well. I look forward to the late nights studying together.
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school?
I plan on forging friendships and close bonds with people of all backgrounds. In fact, someone’s ethnicity or religion does not impact my willingness to be empathetic or uplifting. I’ll be happy to take part in any DEI initiative that permits my classmates to feel comfortable and included. Being aware of my behavior and being open minded will be crucial in maintaining this initiative.
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey?
I’m looking forward to learning as much as possible and absorbing all the lessons I possibly can. I’m passionate about human anatomy and community service. I can’t wait to start that journey from scratch. My hope is to realize my specialty by my third year.
I’m also excited about meeting new people and building close friendships with professors and students. My main goal is to be accepted into the wilderness medicine tract where I can tailor my skills to practicing medicine under difficult conditions.
What are you interested in learning about Career Development?
I’m very excited to work with the counselors here at RVU and navigating the journey into my career. I want to utilize all the resources available to me through the school and I plan on taking any advice given to me very seriously. I want to be made aware of the various avenues and paths into medicine that go beyond my limited understanding.
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework?I plan to demonstrate a commitment to myself through devotion to an organized study schedule and use all resources provided at RVU to optimize my personal success. I will commit to my peers through demonstration of support and respect whether related to study groups, strategies, and assisting classmates.
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school?I would love to continue my devotion to DEI through joining a club or organization on campus.
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey?
I look forward to being plastic. I am eager to grow and learn with every opportunity and better myself each day as I work to become a highly capable and compassionate health care professional. I am excited to meet new people and challenge my personal goals and limits.
What are you interested in learning about Career Development?
I am interested in expanding my knowledge in various medical career opportunities for while I am in medical school as well as afterwards. I am excited and open to learn about various career pathways that perhaps I have not yet heard of.
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework?
I plan to create a balanced and realistic study schedule for myself and creating study group where my peers and I can help each other out.
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school?
I plan on getting involved with clubs and organizations that help promote DEI initiatives during medical school.
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey?
I look forward to networking peers who have the same passion for medicine as I do.
What are you interested in learning about Career Development?
I’m interested in developing relationships with counselors who will help find the necessary programs that I need for success.
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework?I plan to make a schedule for studying with built in study breaks to combat burn out and ensure I am using my time wisely. I also plan to utilize tutors, faculty and other students’ help if I am struggling. I plan to participate in study groups, help other students when I can and make sure I am always doing my part when working in groups. I would also strive to encourage and uplift my peers as much as possible.
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school?Everyone comes from different backgrounds and because of this everyone brings something unique and special to the table. I plan to learn from my peers as much as possible and ensure that we always keep an environment that encourages inclusivity and respect.
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey?
Learning. Constantly learning and embracing new ideas and techniques. I want to soak up as much knowledge and experience as possible while in the MSBS program and Medical school. I look forward to working with patients and strive to make sure that my interactions with them leave them feeling that their concerns have been heard and addressed and that they are confident in my ability as a doctor.
What are you interested in learning about Career Development?
I am looking forward to working with counselors to assess my strengths and weaknesses, which will give me a better understanding of what specialty may work out best for me. I have several ideas of specialty’s I am interested in but I would like to work with the career development counselors to ensure that what I am wanting to do, will work out best for me and see what recommendations they may have as well.
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework?Group studies can be helpful, but the preparation that takes place prior to and after each session is a demonstration of the commitment to learning efficiently and collegiately. By coming prepared to both classes and group meetings, I can demonstrate my commitment both at home and at school with my peers.
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school?Everyone can bring additional skills, knowledge, and creativity to the table. Although many of the DEI initiatives that interest me personally have already been organized by previous students, I look forward to joining and actively participating in these initiatives. Even if no groundbreaking event occurs while I participate in these initiatives, the strong camaraderie and sharing of resources that occurs among peers can bring additional momentum to succeed in classes and personal goals.
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey?
I am thrilled to develop into a more knowledgeable and compassionate individual. Although I anticipate this journey will be strenuous and taxing at times, I believe everyone deserves to fill their brains with additional knowledge and to think that such knowledge can be beneficial to both myself and future patients the future holds for creates great urgency to start this journey together with my classmates at RVU.
What are you interested in learning about Career Development?
I’m highly intrigued by the resources available and feel eager to learn which resources will specifically help my weaknesses as well as complement my strengths. I genuinely look forward to learning about my academic “blind spots” and effectively learning how to learn so that I can commit to life-long learning.
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework?
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school?
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey?
What are you interested in learning about Career Development?
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework?I will always try my absolute best and be my authentic self. Like all humans, I will inevitably have challenges and a few bad days here and there. But being honest and open about this will position myself to get the support I may need and in turn provide that support to others when they need support. I will also keep an open mind, hear others, and participate in a meaningful way.
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school?As a minority myself, DEI has always been one of my central core values. Just as I want to be treated with respect, inclusion, and fairness, I plan on doing the same with whomever I interact with. no matter our status we all collectively share a role in creating an inclusive and warm culture at school and the environments we may find ourselves in.
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey?
I am excited to learn so many new concepts and get to apply them every single day. Moreso, I look forward to providing a much-needed service to my community and helping others along the way to do the same.
What are you interested in learning about Career Development?
I am interested in learning about the full scope of medicine and public health and that providing clinical care doesn’t always have to be in a traditional hsopital or clinic.
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework?I plan to demonstrate commitment to myself by adequately preparing for my courses and asking for support when needed. I will commit to my peer by engaging in study sections and discussions.
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school?I want to be part of any clubs or events discussing diversity. As a minority student, I understand the importance of recognizing everyone’s background/ culture. I would also love to learn more from my peers and am open to sharing my experiences.
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey?
In my medical journey, I look forward to expanding my knowledge of medicine and developing skills to provide excellent patient care.
What are you interested in learning about Career Development?
I am interested in different specialties, research, and the healthcare system. I would love to learn how to explore these interests and be a suscessful student.
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework?
I plan to work hard to keep the promises I make to myself. If I say I’m going to study a certain topic for three hours, I’m going to stick to it. If I make plans to meet up with peers for a study session, I’m going to show up. If I resolved within myself to join a student group, I’m not going to talk myself out of it. I’m going to stick with my commitments and make it a habit to show up for myself and for others.
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school?
I was very involved in extracurriculars in college, and I want to take that to the next level by finding leadership opportunities in medical school. Whether it’s becoming a peer mentor, heading a study group, or becoming president of a student organization, I want to push myself to sharpen my leadership skills.
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey?
I’m looking forward to making meaningful, tangible change in the lives of my community members and peers. This can take several different forms and I’m excited at the prospect of being a part of something bigger than myself.
What are you interested in learning about Career Development?
I think I have an idea of what I’d like to do with my future, but that’s only based on the information I have so far. I look forward to discovering new opportunities and tracts that I wasn’t even aware existed and finding the perfect career path best suited to me.
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework?
Like many of my classmates, I have a clear plan and goal, and this program is a step on the way to achieving my goal. I am sure this program will have challenging parts, and during those times, I will want to be able to count on my classmates, just as I want them to be able to count on me during their own challenges. If I want to be a reliable classmate, I will need to be engaged with the coursework, my professors, and my class.
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school?
I believe in the value of exposure to various backgrounds and beliefs, especially in the academic setting. Toward that end, I want to take advantage of opportunities that allow for me to broaden my understanding of the world and medicine. An open-minded approach to these opportunities will provide
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey?
When I was fresh into the medical world, I was fortunate to work for some very good leaders. Physicians and PAs both mentored me and cultivated a desire to learn and do more with myself than just being an EMT. I want to do the same for someone when I get to the appropriate position in my medical career. That kind of leadership and the opportunity to inspire in one of the things I look forward to most.
What are you interested in learning about Career Development?
There is so much to the medical field that I don’t know within the context of certain specialties, residencies, fellowships, ect. It seems like there is a way to utilize everyone’s skills and preferences, but I don’t know them all, so I guess the thing I am most excited about is learning what all the options are and how I can best apply myself to this field. Additionally, having input from skilled counselors as to how to apply my own skills and abilities makes me eager to utilize the career development counselors.
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework?
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school?
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey?
What are you interested in learning about Career Development?
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework?
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school?
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey?
What are you interested in learning about Career Development?
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework?I will not hesitate to ask for help when I am struggling and not hesitate to aid others who may be struggling.
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school?I will challenge myself and my peers to challenge our own biases by maintaining an open-mind to continuously learn and to celebrate the differences that make each of us unique and special.
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey?
1) The wealth of knowledge and application of that knowledge. 2) the bonds/relationships I will create with people I will encounter while serving others and learning together with my peers. 3) learning how the medical system in our country functions!
What are you interested in learning about Career Development?
I am most interested in Full Spectrum Primary Care, but still will keep an open-mind to specialties.
1.) My plan is to completely dedicate myself to this program. I believe that I can show my resolve to the COM by performing to my absolute max. As to my peers; I believe I am a solid team member, and very much look forward to working with my peers. 2.) Honestly there are multiple programs that I am very much interested in! 3.) Direct Pt interaction. I cannot wait until I have opportunity to provide direct care! 4.) While I feel as though I know the speciality that I am meant for, I am very much anxious to speak to counselors to discuss other specialty tracks.
1) I plan on networking so that I can exchange study methods with other peers. I plan on meeting with RVU faculty so that I can better plan out my steps to be successful with my goals. 2) I would potentially like to a join a club or participate in university events that promote DEI. 3) I am looking forward to learning and growing into a capable healthcare professional. I’m honestly looking forward to every bit of growth to get me into the D.O program. 4) I am interested in how I can pursue more medical experiences to enhance my CV and make me more prepared for the goals I have.
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework?
I am going to demonstrate commitment to myself by setting up a study and productivity plan and sticking to it. To my peers, I am going to stay committed to study groups and go out of my way to help others, when they are struggling with a topic.
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school?
I would really like to get involved in a club or a group, I always try to be aware of these initiatives, but I know I would really like to learn more about it.
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey?
In my medical journey, I would like to take advantage of everything that my professors and peers can offer. I was to soak as much in as I can. I really look forward to building new relationships and expanding my passion with people who also share a passion for medicine.
What are you interested in learning about Career Development?
I think this is a big piece that is a part of the long journey to being a physician, finding what specialty or program that you fit into. I am excited to work with counselors who can help guide me and show me different paths that maybe I have not heard of.
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework? I plan to commit to continuing to engage in my hobbies despite being busy with school. I plan to rock climb with friends at least once a month and to work on art projects during free time. I will demonstrate a commitment to my peers by continuing to display kindness despite the stress that school will place on me.
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school? I plan to continuously think about how my actions impact others and make others feel included. I also look forward to learning about my fellow students backgrounds and cultural differences.
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey?
I am looking forward to learning more about not only medicine, but myself as well. I am excited to see what specialities I love. I have always had interests in specific specialities, but I am very curious to see what I enjoy while immersed in the field during rotations.
What are you interested in learning about Career Development?
I am interested in learning how to continuously develop my career outside of medical school. I would like to constantly keep up with new discoveries and information and apply that to my career. I do not want to be “stuck in my ways” as I get older as a physician, and would like to learn how to constantly incorporate new information into my practice.
How do you plan to demonstrate a commitment to yourself and your peers during coursework?
I plan to demonstrate a commitment to myself by ensuring that my actions, study habits and coursework reflects the goals that I have for myself and my intentions in this program. I will demonstrate a commitment to my peers by serving as a resource in any instance that I can.
How do you plan to think about and engage with DEI initiatives during medical school?
I think that it is important to recognize the different backgrounds that classmates, professors, and other peers come from and utilize the diversity within a class for the benefit of everyone. Each person in this program has a unique story, life experience and history that enables them to contribute in a unique and impactful way.
What are you looking forward to in your Medical Career journey?
During my medical career journey, I am looking forward to meeting new people and forming new connections while learning about all the field of medicine has to offer.
What are you interested in learning about Career Development?
I am interested in learning about how specific specialty choice can impact, or be impacted, by time as a medical student.