During this
week in ISM I have completed my seventh research assessment and made S.M.A.R.T.
goals for myself to accomplish. Through my research assessment I analyzed how the
Tendyne Transcatheter Mitral Valve system implantation has become
groundbreaking in the medical world as elderly patients can now become treated
for mitral regurgitation without the need for mitral valve surgery. The article
I researched over pertained with an elderly woman who had mitral regurgitation.
Her troubles due to the defect had been alleviated after mitral valve implantation,
an alternative to surgery which could have been detrimental upon her life.
Through my S.M.A.R.T goals I was able to ponder immensely about what I should
and what I want to do with my life in order to successfully reach my ambitions.
I categorized my goals into three sections so that I could better understand
what I should exactly follow and do. My short-term goals consist of me
finishing the year strong and learning much more about cardiology than ever
before. My mid-term goals consist of the steps that I should take during
college, such as getting a degree in biology for my undergraduate and
eventually go to an acknowledged medical school and attain a doctorate in medicine.
Lastly, my long-term goals consist of having a career in medicine and raising a
great family. Throughout the next week I am planning on getting a mentor since
I have contacted a reputable doctor and am waiting for his response. This week
has been a wonderful week and I hope to accomplish more in the future.
