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The First Steps

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...

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Hydrocephalus

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...

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Research Assessment

Preparing for the Journey

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...

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Craniosynostosis

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...

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Research Assessment

Professional Skills

     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...

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Career Forecast

     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...

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Great Beginnings

     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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