Never Forget Your Gifts

Never Forget Your Gifts

Never forget your natural calling… I recall how much emphasis was placed on extracurricular activities during medical school interviews.  They wanted well-rounded, academically achieved students.  However, I really suspected I would walk into a medical school class surrounded by 200 very studious but one-track minded students who beefed up their applications with activities they were forced to […]

Congratulations to Jordan! Premed of the Week!

Congratulations to Jordan! Premed of the Week!

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.  Hi! I’m Jordan Paluch from Lake Geneva, WI. I’m currently a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying Biology and Life Sciences Communication as well as obtaining certificates (minoring) in Global Health and Leadership. Growing up, my parents strongly emphasized overall wellness. We always ate local produce, […]

Congratulations to Brittany! Premed of the Week!

Congratulations to Brittany! Premed of the Week!

1.Tell us a little bit about yourself.   My name is Britt. I graduated in 2011 from UC San Diego with a BS in Psychology (Neuroscience and Behavior concentration) and a minor in Bio. After graduation, I worked for a few years in a Psychiatrist’s research Lab (Laboratory of Biological Dynamics and Theoretical Medicine). Since then, […]

Mentorship 101 Part 2 – What Every Mentee Needs to Know

Mentorship 101 Part 2 – What Every Mentee Needs to Know

As promised, here is part 2…   6.  LISTEN: This is important both for the mentor and mentee.  There is wisdom in those who allow and respect authority in their lives and are not above reproach.  Stay humble and hear your mentor’s point before dismissing it.  It may not make sense at first or it […]