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Callista Eckert

Ms. Allford

Introduction to English Studies

16 November 2017

Medical Reflection

I attended the medical meeting hosted by the pre-health society and HOSA that

had four medical professionals sit at the front of the room while the students who

attended sat in rows in front of them. The two leaders from HOSA and the pre-health

society introduced the professionals and then went on to ask them general questions, like

what got them into their profession, what a typical day looks like, undergraduate and

graduate experience, etc. After those questions were asked, the students were able to ask

questions. The medical professionals included a surgical PA, a nurse, a dentist, and a vet.

There was no MD or DO in attendance, so I did not ask any questions. However, when

the topic turned towards applications and interviews, I was attentive. That is when I got

the most out of the meeting. Across the board, the professionals were very adamant about

us being individual in a way that would make the ones who view applications not forget

us. The surgical PA told us to even reverse the questions on the interviewers when the

time comes that they ask us if we have any questions for them. Another useful tip that the

PA and dentist gave us, was we need to make sure we connect ourselves somehow to the

community, either being a CNA or EMT, or even just doing community volunteer work.

Somehow that we can prove to the graduate school admissions that we are good people

who can relate to others.