During
this week in ISM we mostly focused on scheduling our research interviews. We
used our time in class and out of class to call or email professionals in our respective
field of study in order to successfully attain research interviews. This week I’ve
called over 10 professionals, however, the calls either went straight to the
doctor’s secretary or to the doctor’s voicemail. When speaking to the secretaries
I explained to them about the Independent Study and Mentorship program at Liberty
and inquired if there were any such research interviews available at their
hospitals, clinics, or offices. After I was done, the secretaries told me that
they would talk to the doctors about my request, and so far only one secretary called
me back to offer me an opportunity. When the calls went to the voicemails, I
briefly explained myself and requested for a research interview, leaving my
phone number and email before I ended the calls. Also, I emailed over 5
professionals and did not receive any replies back. In the school hallways this
week I shook hands with our school’s principal and four associate principles.
They all wished me good luck in my path and told me that if they needed
anything I could ask them. The activities I did this week enhanced my
communication skills as I learned to hold a conversation with others. I hope to
attain more research interviews so that I can learn more about Cardiology and I
look forward to the research interview that I have next week.
