LHSI professional Goals
Setting goals helps motivate me to accomplish the things that matter the most to me. Goals are what help me stay focused and remind me of why I am doing what I am doing!
I want to relate the knowledge gained from the classroom to the internship work and vice versa
To achieve this goal, Dr. Hummer is starting a bi-weekly Journal club. During this hour discussion, I will be able to contribute what I learned in class about certain areas that this internship focuses on, or share a research article that I think is important, interesting or beneficial. Other research members will be sharing what they learned from the readings that they choose or contribute to the readings that Dr. Hummer or I choose.
Dr. Hummer and I meet weekly one-on-one to discuss things I am learning in classes and how they are going. Essentially, about how things are going and we also plan upcoming events based on my interests.
I want to demonstrate professional behavior and practices in the workplace, including professional communication and applying problem-solving skills.
To achieve this goal I have been asked to communicate professionally using work apps and email, contribute in writing professional posts on the internships Facebook page, recognizing which communication app or email I should use for certain situations, communicating with participants, phone screens, emails…. etc.
Since Dr. Hummer's research focuses on children with disruptive behavior I want to be familiar with how to identify children with disruptive behavior.
To achieve this goal, I will be observing visits. I will reading and researching about it. I will be using the surveys conducted by our lab to recognize a pattern between our participants.
I want to learn how to read an MRI of the brain specifically areas related to this study. As well as general information about the MRI
In order to achieve this goal, I will be analyzing and reviewing brain imagining data with Dr. Hummer. Along with doing an annual MRI safety training. Lastly, I will research more about it to grasp a full understanding of it!
I will be applying the CITI training Principles and ethics in research with human subjects.
In order to achieve this goal, I will be observing an Institutional Review Board (IRB) meeting. I will be able to observe what goes into protocol development as well as understanding the regulations involved.
I want to be a better team member. I want to enhance my team membership skills
As someone who usually takes charge of school projects, I want to learn how to limit workload to allow others to work with me. I will challenge myself in order to problem solve. I will be working on enhancing my communication skills by asking questions and ways I could be able to help. I want to freely ask questions if I am stuck or not understanding something.