TESC 199 Reflection

Well I've always dreamed of being a doctor ever since I was a kid. My childhood fantasy of being a doctor and owning my own hospital has never really died, and it's only now that I'm finally able to start seriously looking towards that life goal. Even when I had doubt of being a doctor I would talk to my family and they would be my encouragement of doing great things with my life. Being a first-generation scholar at Langston University really helps me to stay connected to my roots. I have nephews, cousins, and classmates that are looking to me for guidance and understanding. Enrolling at this institution has taught me to never give up and keep working to obtain success. Being in an advanced research during the summer will only keep me connect

Looking back at the first couple days in ENC 1101 I was absolutely overwhelmed and stressed about the amount of essay’s that were going to be done. I looked at the syllabus which provided all the work that was going to be done and I wanted to jump of a bridge. Not being fully prepared in high school didn’t help me with my panic. I truly felt in the beginning that it was going to be too hard and I was not going to make it. Through the class I learned many things, the first paper was a minor headache but it really helped me with thoughts, how an essay supposed to flow, and the style of a paper. Once I received a grade for the first paper, I was actually stunned and motivated. Being on the right track opened up my mind and I felt confident going

Before I began this course I thought that I was a really good writer and that I would strive in ENC 1101 with ease. I assumed this because I was always getting good grades in my previous English courses in high school. Most of my papers in high school I had got a high B or an A. But I got a big awakening when I turned in my first paper in ENC 1101. This is because I had assumed that I was going to get a good grade because I thought I had answered all the things that were listed on the rubric that you handed us. When I received my first paper back I was on the borderline tears that I had got a C. At first I did not understand what I had did wrong. After going back and looking at my teacher's comments I realized that I needed to provided more

The experience taught me to work hard to achieve my goal of becoming a doctor and helping as many people as I can. It taught me not to waste my time. All of my dedication has pushed me to be the best person I can be so in the future I can feel confident about all of my choices. Volunteering at Children’s Hospital offered me an experience that pushed me to strive for no less than excellence. By volunteering, I watched my dreams and ambitions get closer, and although the process is a slow and difficult one, every second of it was worth it because I was able to watch everything I value become

When planning my pre-medical schedule at the University of Iowa, I found a first year seminar titled “Journey to Medical School.” All of the fears, ambitions, and everything I could think of regarding my journey to medical school was covered in the seminar. I left the class feeling terrified, but more than that, excited and prepared for what was to come within my next 8 years. One of the class periods was filled with the intellect of students who currently attend Carver Medical School. During that class period, I was mesmerized by the way the students carried themselves. They talked with poise and grace. Listening to them talk about how their journey was going made my heart putter – I was terrified, yet excited to continue on my own

I wanted to be like the doctor helping people. I had went through middle school still wanting the same thing, then when it came to highschool. I wanted it more than anything. I searched for high schools here in Charlotte that could offer some kind of medical education that could possible help me pursue my dreams of one day becoming a doctor. I found a school called Phillip O Berry. It is a huge technology school, which also offers, Engineering and Medical Academies. I am currently in my last year here, I did follow through with the medical academy. I am in my last medical class I need. I really enjoyed being able to take these classes here. It has really opened my eyes to what it really is like being in the medical field and the obligations we have. This is just the beginning of the start of my medical career. I will go on until my title is Dr.

I discovered my passion for medicine. Conversing with patients is something that I found great joy in. Few other professional fields offer such connections to a wide range of human beings. I have been given advice I will never forget, and learned things about the world in a unique way. This offered an opportunity for spiritual, cultural and personal growth, and vice versa in the case of the patient.

Having this opportunity to learn and experience the medical field in a more real and deep way make me realize how much I enjoyed to help others feel better when they're more burnable and to know how many challenges the

It changed my outlook on life by showing me the importance of dignity after death, and the sanctity of life. I also relied heavily on my faith. When I assisted with autopsies performed on infants, children or teenagers, I reminded myself critical medical information was being gathered and the deceased was now in a better place. Together, these reminders brought me comfort, which enabled me to perform necessary tasks such as examining the bowel of an infant or assisting on a brain removal. I also learned the importance of communicating with compassion and empathy whenever speaking with the next of kin. Truly listening to someone and responding thoughtfully to their questions best enabled me to convey compassion and empathy for their loss. This internship gave me practical experience, which will enable me to become a more compassionate physician, especially when dealing with difficult medical situations. Finally, I also learned that prolonging a life can become an economic decision. The affordability of treatment and health insurance coverage can determine the longevity of life. Therefore, I will be earning my bachelor’s degree in economics in addition to chemistry this spring. This knowledge will allow me to comprehend how economics influence patient decisions. It will also help me write grants for nonprofit clinic funding and clinical research in the future. I will contribute to the diversity at Stritch because of the uniqueness of my experiences and the subsequent perspectives and characteristics gained through

A few months into this program, I fell flat on my face. I had been doing well juggling the ever-growing list of assignments, until we were assigned Lab Report #1. The science concepts went over my head, resulting in false information as well as a poorly written, list-like paper with many mechanical errors and no flow. Once I received the rubric in my mailbox, I was completely devastated and disappointed in myself, this was the first time I failed. In that moment, I decided to rebound from this and not let it define my year, so I met with Mr. Mercurio and rewrote it, most of it from scratch. Recently, my rewrite appeared in my mailbox, and on it, Mr. Mercurio said, “This is a drastically improved version of your Lab Report.” Still, it

At the start of college I became friends with kids just like me; hard science majors with dreams of pursuing medical school. I saw where their journeys were taking them and I was not on the same path. They were scooping up opportunities to shadow doctors and work in clinics while I, on the other hand, was taking the opportunity to

It was my pleasure to interview at the distinguished UC Davis School of Medicine. I enjoyed every single moment of my visit. The sense of community at UCDSOM is heartwarming. I had the privilege to interact with enthusiastic medical students, physicians, and faculty members. The interview day gave me deeper insight into the mission and core values of UC Davis School of Medicine. It also confirmed my passion and fit for the school.

Its great to be back again for the fourth (and last) of the TMAs of this module.

acquired knowledge if you have not imparted it to others.” Years from now I will

In this essay I will analyze my abilities acquired thus far through my 515 course using my practice application sheet as measurement.