Weekly Report (12/15-12/21)

During this week in ISM I was finally able to express my knowledge and interest in cardiology at the Research Showcase to a myriad of individuals that varied in age. Before the Research Showcase I prepared my portfolio and added a few final touches on my board to make everything appear perfect. My favorite part about the Research Showcase was introducing myself to new people who were equally as interested in cardiology as I was. It was quite nice detailing and explaining about cardiology to them. The atmosphere itself was also really nice and pleasant. What I felt really great in doing very well with is introducing myself with people. I always reached out a shook their hands and asked if they had any questions pertaining to cardiology. I loved explaining to them my overall goals and aspirations that I hoped to accomplish throughout this year. The only trouble I had was with the level of my voice to the audience since at times some of the people who attended my board could not hear me as well. The immense numbers of people surrounding the Liberty section of the presentations made my voice seem not as loud as it normally would. Overall I thought the Research Showcase had been a success as I felt that I reached out to many individuals. I will use my knowledge and experience from the Research Showcase to better myself for the Final Presentation Night. This week has been a wonderful week and I hope to accomplish more in the future.

Weekly Report (12/8-12/14)

During this week in ISM I have completed my fifth interview assessment and finished my research portfolio and research board that will be shown for the upcoming winter research showcase, where I will be able to present all the knowledge and information that I have learned throughout this first semester about my topic of study. Through my interview assessment I reflected on my first phone interview with Dr. Parin Parikh. From the interview I learned what it means if a doctor is “on call” and how busy some cardiologists can be. At the end of the interview Dr. Parikh gave me advice on what I should be doing if I want to pursue in cardiology or any other medical field. In class we prepared for the research showcase by asking one another questions that could be asked during the actual research showcase. I learned that almost anything can be asked about my field of study so I should prepare well for the research showcase if I want to impress my audience. We also went over what we should do if we get stumped on a question and how to appropriately answer back. Ultimately I feel prepared for the research showcase since I know that it will be really fun and exciting. This week has been a wonderful week and I hope to accomplish more in the future.

Weekly Report (12/1-12/7)

During this week in ISM I have completed my fourth research assessment, original work proposal, presentation board, research portfolio, and handed out invitations for the upcoming research showcase we will have. Through my interview assessment I reflected on my fourth research interview with Dr. Krock who taught me the benefits of having a great relationship with one’s coworkers. I learned from Dr. Krock the typical day of a cardiologist like himself and the amount of work required becoming a doctor. For my original work, I will be planning to conduct a survey on whether the amount of wealth an individual has affects his or her heart health. This particular study satisfies for an original work since the correlations from the survey will help me understand any procedures that I can take to help individuals in need to overcome their heart condition, no matter what affluence they make. For the upcoming research showcase I finished my presentation board and research portfolio. In class we mostly prepared for the research showcase so that we all do well. Before the end of the break we’re required to have mentors, so I am currently in the process of asking a doctor that I have interviewed. This week has been a wonderful week and I hope to accomplish more in the future.