This past week in ISM was quite enjoyable and a break from the norm because I got to spend my class time watching and grading other students’ research presentations. Many of the presentations were about a variety of topics, ranging from Optometry to Data Science, and seeing how different areas of study overlap was quite eye-opening. For example, during one of the presentations over Data Science, I was able to note how this field is quite prominent in medicine as well, and it would be interesting to research how Data Science specifically relates to neurology.
Furthemore, since no assessments are due in ISM for some time, there is an ample amount of free time available. Thus, this lull creates the perfect time to get ahead with college applications and work on my original work. I am determined to not procrastinate, and I am hoping with Thanksgiving Break coming up, I can further maximize my time. Looking ahead, I am hoping to schedule a mentor visit with Dr. Dike soon. It has been difficult to get a hold of him given that he is quite busy in the clinical setting, but I am excited to be a part of his busy workday once he fills out the necessary paperwork.
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After doing ample research on different aspects of neurology, it was once again time for the activity that I used to dread the most but now have come to love: giving speeches. As a result, this past weekend was spent on narrowing down my research to just the most significant parts and creating slides to reflect my learning. The creation of slides are perhaps my favorite part of preparing for a presentation; after all, it give my inner creativity a chance to shine.
In terms of my actual presentation, it went pretty well, and it is evident that I have improved as a public speaker from last year to this year. Most of all, I was quite happy that the research I presented to the class was easy to follow and even thought-provoking because it showed me that knowledge is always appreciated by someone. In addition to my presentation, it was also interesting to learn about what some of my classmates have been doing in ISM. The progress that we have all made towards our respective topics is astounding, and watching these presentations was incredibly humbling because it unveiled the vast breadth of knowledge that is available to mankind. In the upcoming weeks, I am looking forward to going on my first official mentor visit with Dr. Dike and officially kicking off my mentorship. |