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Epileptic Seizures

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...

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Research Assessment

Creative Planning

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...

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Weekly Report

Topic Proposal

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...

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Let's Get Focused

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...

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Weekly Report

Circadian Cycle

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...

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Research Assessment

Business Symposium

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...

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It's Becoming Real

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...

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Weekly Report

Vascular Neurosurgery

I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Kim Rickert. To read more about my interview with her, click here. ...

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Interview Assessment

Intimidating, but Exciting

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...

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Weekly Report
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