I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Susan Arnold. To read more about my interview with her, click here. ...
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I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. David Donahue. To read more about my interview with him, click here. ...
I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Mohsin Maqbool. To read more about my interview with him, click here. ...
To say this past week has been stressful would be slightly euphemistic. As Research Showcase is coming up in a matter of a few days, it has been quite busy. Between making sure...
I think it's safe to say that I enjoy colorful displays. In preparation for Research Showcase on Decemeber 16th, we as ISM students were all required to create display boards that were reflective...
Regarding my mentorship, this past week has been mainly a waiting period. Between emailing my mentor and taking care of other logistical matters, I am in the process of setting up my first...
Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder amongst adolescents and affects an estimated five to seven percent of all school-age children. To read my analysis about how ADHD is diagnosed...
Earlier on this week, I had decided that I was going to wait to ask for a mentorship until I had heard from a pediatric neurosurgeon that had just recently reached out to...
This past week, I gave a 10 minute speech regarding what I have accomplished these past 10 weeks in ISM. For me, this was a huge learning experience. Typically, I am not that...
I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Bradley Weprin. To read more about my interview with him, click here. ...
Conjoined twins are two babies that are born physically connected to one another as a result of an early embryo partially separating to form two individuals. To read my analysis about the surgical...
As many interviews that I have gone on, I can confidently say that those with actual pediatric neurosurgeons were the most fulfilling. That is not to say that those with neurosurgeons or pediatric...
An epileptic seizure is a sudden and temporary occurrence of physical signs and/or symptoms that result from abnormal brain activity. There are various types of seizures as well as many treatment options. To...
In addition to the usual research assessments, this week we focused on writing our first interview assessment as well as creating a rough draft of our display board. For me, writing the interview...
Through my Independent Study and Mentorship course this year, I would like to learn more about the medical field, particularly the field of pediatric neurosurgery. In addition to gaining exposure to the general...
This past week I had two very contrasting interviews. The first one took place early in the week and was with the Chief of Surgery at UT Southwestern. To be frank, I was...
The human body is innately run by a phenomenon known as the circadian rhythm, a 24 hour cycle in the physiological processes of living beings. To read my analysis about the Circadian Cycle...
Business Symposium presented a unique opportunity for high school students to interact and converse with business professionals in a semi-formal setting. It was comprised of a networking session in which students and professionals...
This past week has been incredibly fulfilling. On Tuesday, I interviewed my first pediatric neurosurgeon, and it is safe to say that I was absolutely amazed. Prior to this I had been on...
I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Kim Rickert. To read more about my interview with her, click here. ...
As more and more weeks go by, the more excited I become for this journey. It seems that every day, the fact that I am eventually going to have a mentor and gain...
We finally received the okay to start making phone calls and scheduling interviews. Initially I was pretty nervous. Sending an email was not too difficult; it was moreover the actual act of picking...
Hydrocephalus is a brain condition that occurs when cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) is unable to drain from the brain and consequently causes a backup of fluid in the skull. To read my analysis...
After completing my first research assessment, I realized how vast the field of pediatric neurosurgery is. There are so many different types of neurological disorders and diseases and each one typically has many...
One specific disorder that pediatric neurosurgeons treat is known as craniosynostosis, a condition in which the fibrous joints found between the bones plates of a skull fuse too early. This condition can cause...
This past week was mainly focused on preparing for our Business Symposium and future interviews. Besides learning how to properly shake another person's hand, we learned the basics of professional dress...
Sometimes going into a career without knowing any information whatsoever can be intimidating. I wanted to learn the basics of Pediatric Neurosurgery and what this field entailed. This is what I...
Walking into my ISM class the first day of school, I can clearly remember the plethora of emotions running through my mind. I was worried, excited, nervous, curious, and scared. I...
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