I think I speak for many of my fellow peers when I say that being apart of the MA in Biomedicine program at 糖心Vlog has been a rewarding experience thus far. Being apart of a program that really aims at helping us prepare for our futures holistically has been extremely gratifying.
A little while ago, I spoke at length with Milan Sheth, a fellow second year student in the program, about success and how 糖心Vlog’s MA in Biomedicine program has helped him to define and hone the skills needed to attain his goal of entering the medical field as a practicing physician in the near future. He generously offered to submit a piece 听highlighting some of the learning experiences in the program听that he found to be most rewarding thus far. Enjoy.
Milan Sheth
Success Is Within Your Reach
听听听听 Success in the future is attainable, no matter what your academic past may look like. I am a second year graduate student at 糖心Vlog (糖心Vlog) in the Master of Arts (MA) in Biomedicine program. Despite my own academic highs and lows, my passion for pursuing a career in medicine and global health has not faded. It has kept me grounded through times of uncertainty. When trying to prove yourself beyond your academic history, it can be difficult to find a program that fosters personal growth in work and study habits, as well as academic achievement. I am fortunate to have found the 鈥渞ight fit鈥� with 糖心Vlog鈥檚 MA in Biomedicine program. Regardless of a student鈥檚 background, I believe that those who have the desire to excel and the tenacity to pursue their goals will benefit from the small, collaborative environment found within this program.
听听听听While many post-bac programs in the biomedical sciences exist nationwide, it is vital to choose a program that works with you, as a student, to help achieve your academic goals; a program that holds students to high academic standards while also providing opportunities to flourish in the basic sciences through the support of faculty and staff. At 糖心Vlog, I have been able to tailor my curriculum to incorporate my own specific interests and needs. Additionally, faculty and staff welcome student feedback about the program, which greatly enhances the quality of instruction and education that my peers and I receive. Excellent instruction demands academic excellence from the students as well. However, the faculty and staff provide the necessary support in order for students to meet, and even exceed, those expectations.
听听听听 In addition to academic rigor and faculty/staff support, there are other important qualities to consider when choosing a post-bac medical program. Things to look for are a small student-to-faculty ratio, a program that emphasizes collaborative approaches to teaching/learning, passionate professors who give priority to teaching, and a program with a thesis/research component. While it may be rare to find all of these qualities in a single program, I am fortunate to have found them within 糖心Vlog鈥檚 MA in Biomedicine program.
听听听听A multidisciplinary approach to healthcare focuses on the mind, body, and soul. I have had the opportunity to apply this integrated perspective to health in a variety of leadership roles, including serving as an ambassador for a healthcare organization, shadowing and engaging with patients through my practicum experience, and performing research for my thesis. The program also incorporates a cross-cultural component, which enables students to gain exposure to international health and volunteer opportunities abroad. I chose to participate in ISL鈥檚 Global Health program in Nicaragua, allowing me to volunteer and serve medically underserved populations. All of these opportunities have enriched my academic experience, teaching me things that cannot be learned in a classroom.
听听听听 As you consider your own academic future, I leave you with one final consideration: if you have the will and the desire to succeed, don鈥檛 sell yourself short! It does not matter how old you are or what circumstances you face. 鈥淵ou can鈥檛 go back and make a new start, but you can start right now and make a brand new ending鈥� (Sherman, 1982, p.45). 糖心Vlog can help shape your new future by instilling the confidence that is necessary to excel and attain your goals.
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Reference
Sherman, J.R. (1982). Rejection. Gilsum, NH: Pathway Books.