I will take full advantage of the resources provided by the program to better prepare myself for the future ahead of me. I will inquire my student mentors how to prepare for the GRE, how to get an edge as an applicant, and how to be a successful student in professional school. I look forward to shadowing multiple kinds of doctors and learning about the dynamics of how a team cooperates to treat patients. In addition, I aim to connect and learn from other students in the program, as I expect we will all be unique individuals coming from extraordinary backgrounds.
I am mostly excited about the hands-on experiences during the program. The surgery and suturing skills activity sounds like a fun, friendly challenge that will test my inflated perception …show more content…
I not only wish to work directly with patients to improve their standard of living, but I also desire to tackle disparities faced by larger, underdeserving populations. I hope to learn about what I will be able to do with my platform as a physical therapist to address these disparities. Next, I want to discuss cultural competency and ethics and how we as healthcare providers can ensure exceptional service while respecting the beliefs and wishes of patrons, no matter what they are. For example, as a student trainer of Injury and Prevention Care at UNL, I worked a rugby game once when this middle eastern woman with a hijab went down with an apparent knee injury. I asked if it was okay to palpate her leg, but to my surprise, she declined treatment because I was a male. Luckily, my coworker who was a female was working the game with me and provided care. However, what if a scenario arises where a patron with similar beliefs needs CPR and the only way to save her was to violate her beliefs? I look forward to having these difficult discussions during the …show more content…
will allow me to delve deeper into the realm of physical therapy while introducing to many other healthcare professions. My curiosities will spark engaging conversations with my peers, student mentors and faculty members, whose contacts I will retain to have as resources to guide me along my journey. I will create lifelong relationships with the other students in the program, and I await many unforgettable experiences. Ultimately, this program will enhance my chances of matriculation into professional school, bringing me one step closer to my goals. I expect my experiences will validate my interests and reinforce what I already know: my passion for physical
I am mostly excited about the hands-on experiences during the program. The surgery and suturing skills activity sounds like a fun, friendly challenge that will test my inflated perception …show more content…
I not only wish to work directly with patients to improve their standard of living, but I also desire to tackle disparities faced by larger, underdeserving populations. I hope to learn about what I will be able to do with my platform as a physical therapist to address these disparities. Next, I want to discuss cultural competency and ethics and how we as healthcare providers can ensure exceptional service while respecting the beliefs and wishes of patrons, no matter what they are. For example, as a student trainer of Injury and Prevention Care at UNL, I worked a rugby game once when this middle eastern woman with a hijab went down with an apparent knee injury. I asked if it was okay to palpate her leg, but to my surprise, she declined treatment because I was a male. Luckily, my coworker who was a female was working the game with me and provided care. However, what if a scenario arises where a patron with similar beliefs needs CPR and the only way to save her was to violate her beliefs? I look forward to having these difficult discussions during the …show more content…
will allow me to delve deeper into the realm of physical therapy while introducing to many other healthcare professions. My curiosities will spark engaging conversations with my peers, student mentors and faculty members, whose contacts I will retain to have as resources to guide me along my journey. I will create lifelong relationships with the other students in the program, and I await many unforgettable experiences. Ultimately, this program will enhance my chances of matriculation into professional school, bringing me one step closer to my goals. I expect my experiences will validate my interests and reinforce what I already know: my passion for physical