Welcome to my Monthly Prompts

My Career Goals

Gain Hands-On Experience

Goal: Acquire practical experience in patient care, diagnostics, and treatment to enhance my understanding of the clinical aspect of healthcare.
What I will do:
- Actively participate in patient interactions, including taking histories, performing physical exams, and assisting with procedures.
- Shadow experienced healthcare professionals to learn from their practices and gain insights into patient management.
- Seek feedback from my mentors to continually improve my clinical skills.
Progress
- Growing my personal and professional relationship with my supervisors and people in my team has allowed to build trust and ultimately grow my role within the team. Thus, I have been able to gain hands-on experience in the IPE Clinics and also pursue on a personal passion project. I will continue to pursue this passion project and connect with other professionals in the future.

2. Develop Interprofessional Collaboration Skills

Goal: Learn to work effectively in a healthcare team, understanding the roles of different professionals, and ensuring seamless patient care.
What I will do:
- Engage in team meetings and case discussions to understand the interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
- Communicate effectively with other team members, respecting their expertise and contributions.
- Attend interprofessional workshops or training to enhance my collaboration skills.
Progress
- Spending more time with professionals in the Clinic has allowed me to learn about interprofessional education as a whole. In addition, I have been more intentional in engaging with the team, which has ultimately helped me grow trust and relationships with team members. I will continue to grow my relationship with team members through collaboration and participation in clinics.

3. Build a Network and Gain Mentorship

Goal: Establish meaningful connections with healthcare professionals who can guide my career and provide valuable insights.
What I will do:
- Attend networking events, conferences, and seminars.
- Seek out mentorship from experienced clinicians or researchers in my area of interest.
- Maintain regular communication with mentors and ask for guidance on career development.
Progress
- By maintaining regular communication and mentorship with my supervisors, I have been able to connect with other doctors. Ultimately, this has allowed me to pursue "Madres en Plenitud," which is a project that entails a big part of interprofessional networking and education. I will continue to grow my relationship with my supervisors and also continue to seek mentorship under professionals that have career paths that I aspire to have.

Learning and Growth

As an intern, my research skills, time management, and empathy have proven invaluable. I also efficiently manage my responsibilities, balancing coursework, clinical work, and research tasks. To enhance my networking skills, I've been pushing my boundaries by seeking guidance from mentors and connecting with medical professionals. Furthermore, I'm working on my presentation skills, seizing opportunities to share my work and seeking critical feedback. My internship has deepened my grasp of neuroscience by applying theory to real-life scenarios, reinforcing my academic foundation. This, in turn, strengthens my pre-dental aspirations by exposing me to the interdisciplinary nature of healthcare and fostering vital patient-centered skills. As I end of the year, I believe that my internship has allowed to me grow a greater interest in both medical research and medicine as a whole.

Successes and Challenges

Reflecting on my internship experience, I recognize that I faced significant challenges related to time management and expanding my role within the team. Initially, balancing my academic responsibilities, my internship, and personal life proved difficult, which highlighted a need to improve my time management skills.

In dealing with these challenges, I took a crucial step by choosing to communicate openly with my supervisors about my struggles. This act of vulnerability was transformative. It not only facilitated a support system but also allowed me to receive valuable guidance on prioritizing and managing my commitments more effectively. My supervisors helped me identify opportunities for taking on more significant responsibilities within the team, which enhanced my learning and engagement in the internship.

Personal Growth

From these experiences, my key takeaway is the importance of honesty and accountability. Being upfront about my challenges not only led to practical solutions for time management but also opened doors for greater involvement in my role, enriching my professional experience. Moving forward, I plan to continue employing these strategies of open communication and proactive involvement to not only maintain the successes I've achieved but also to overcome any new challenges that come my way. This integrated approach will be fundamental in my continued personal and professional development.

Goals/Learning (End of Year)

Some skills on the survey that I am more confident using since fall is independence and integration/application. Earlier in the year, I had a hard time being upfront with my challenges with my supervisors. However, as time went by, I was able to get closer with my supervisor and ultimately build a strong relationship. A strong relationship became the backbone in seeking help when needed. Consistency would be something that I would like to work on after LHSI. I often get overwhelmed and have a hard time getting back into routine, which affects my consistency in my daily things.
As I enter my junior year of school, I want to experience going to medical conferences and networking with likeminded people. I will do this by attending the CMDA conference, which is a medical convention for healthcare professionals. In addition, I will grow my role in the research team by working at the site throughout the following year.

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