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I’m not sure what was more shocking at the moment: the news that a grape-sized tumor was found during a routine surgery, or how I reacted to it. Terror radiated through my body, but my unfamiliarity with the situation left me speechless. At the time, I was one year into college, had volunteered in hospitals and held meaningful interactions with many patients, but I often found it difficult to empathize with them during their struggles. Over the course of my ensuing treatment, I began to grasp…

Ever since I had watched the show Grey’s Anatomy, I have wanted to be a surgeon. The show always made being a surgeon look like an interesting job. It even inspired me to possibly become a surgeon in the near future, since it gives so much information about the job. On the other hand however, being a FBI agent has always been one of my personal goals for my lifestyle in the future. Both of these jobs have very high pay, are always on call, and require a decent education. But, both jobs have very…

farms, work in laboratories or classrooms, or work for government.”(veterinarians 3). Those who help horses or food animals travel “ between their offices and farms and ranches. They work outdoors in all kinds of weather and may have to performs surgery , often in remote locations.”(veterinarians 3). also , they’re veterinarians that work in food safety and inspection. “ travel to farms, slaughterhouses, and food-processing plants to inspect the health of animals and ensure that safety…

I was in awe of his comfort with teaching an undergraduate student how to successfully execute a coronary artery bypass surgery, as if he knew I was interested in that specialty. He explained the condition of the patient and while I did not understand the terminology, I nodded with the satisfaction that one day I would. It was the first time I had observed an open heart surgery. The one-on-one lesson I received made me forget the original purpose of the observation, which was to shadow a…

Being a Veterinarian can be a rough life when the job involves saving animals However the job takes, schooling, commitment, and having passion and love for animals. Small animal vets treat pets such as dogs, cats and gerbils. They work in a vet’s office but a few focus on large animals such as sheep, cows, and horses. Large animal vets usually drive to ranches and stables where their patients live. Small animal vets may take care of broken bones, worms, ticks, dental care larger animals vets…

After reviewing the historical events of health care, these are the three events I believe to be the most significant in health care in today’s society. First, In the 17th century William Harvey came up with the theory of blood circulation. “Vehemently opposed at first, this discovery led to the realization that medications could be injected into the circulatory system, and blood could be transfused.” (Mitchell & Haroun) 2012. This is used still used today. Anton Van Leeunwenhoek also…

A positive, dependable, organized, detailed-oriented, problem solving, independent worker, and collaborative team player To obtain a permanent position as Smith & Nephew's Product Communications Specialist Surgical Product Technician I 12/22/2014-Present Adecco USA, Inc., Memphis, TN Contract employee for Smith & Nephew, Inc., Cordova, TN Tasks of x-ray image storage and retrieval, case assignments selection, ensuring x-ray images identifiers correspond to cases, stitching multiple x-ray…

two medical professionals with some of the highest stress work. Everyday the lives of their patients are put in their hands. These two must also work together in communicating the status of the patient before, during and after a surgery. A simple wisdom tooth removal surgery is no different. The vital signs of the patient must be monitored continuously throughout by the anesthesiologist, this information must be relayed to the surgeon, and the surgeon must use this information in addition to…

In the end of January I was honored to observe the work of excellent surgeon Anna Gibson, who practicing in the Surgeons Clinic in Liberty Hospital. She allowed me to observe open gallbladder removal. The surgery was scheduled for early in the morning and at 5 am I was in the hospital. I hoped that my early arrival will allow me to observe the work of Surgical Technologist from the very first moment, when she sets up the back table. I think that the one of the most captivating parts of any…

Distraction I remember my first jaw distraction surgery on July 8th, 2013. My family and I went to Shriners Hospital in Chicago for a checkup and to set up the surgery date. We left for Chicago on July 7th, It was hot sunny day. We stopped at Aurora Mall to shop on the way there. When we got to the hospital. I met Destany and Meredith, they were also there for jaw distraction surgery. The next day I had to be at the hospital at 5:30 am to be prepped for surgery. I was very nervous. The nurse…