Up to now, shadowing Dr. Dong has been one of the utmost outstanding experiences I have had in medicine. Dr. Lewis recommended me to shadow Dr. Dong, who works both in the clinic and conducts research. Dr. Dong inspired me to become a physician in numerous ways. Since I started doing clinical research I knew I aspired to continue doing research once I become a physician, so finding a doctor that did exactly what I envisioned was superb. Dr. Dong always answered all my questions and encouraged me to continue on my path to become a physician. Since I took Anatomy and Physiology in high school, I found cardiology being my favorite, and being able to experience it first hand was just remarkable. Dr. Dong definitely became my role model. The kindness,
