Banda Khalifa MD, MPH, MBA’s Post

Selecting your residency program is a crucial step that defines your approach to the application creation. We've gathered some essential tips to help you make the best choice ✨ Start with: 🔹Asking your department chair and faculty members for their top program recommendations. 🔹Considering location, curriculum, unique rotations, electives, and community engagement. 🔹Reaching out to doctors in your field, asking why they picked their programs and what other options they considered. 𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐒 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐔𝐒𝐂𝐄) 🩺 USCE is crucial, especially for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). It involves hands-on work with patients in a US medical setting. Here’s what counts as USCE: 🔹Externships 🔹Sub-internships 🔹Clerkships 🔹Any clinical rotations in the US Here’s what typically doesn’t count: 🔹Observerships/Shadowing 🔹Research Experience 🔹Volunteer Experience 🔹Experience in Canada or England Gaining USCE prevents gaps in your application and helps you obtain new Letters of Recommendation showing your dedication. 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 🌐 Building connections can be challenging but rewarding. Here’s how: 🔹Stay in touch with classmates, especially for US and Caribbean IMGs, classmates who get into residency before you can provide valuable insights. 🔹Connect with other professionals in your specialty. 🔹Attend professional conferences. Bring your resume, CV, or MyERAS Application to meet program faculty. 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐔𝐒𝐌𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 3 📚 While not required to start residency, taking USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) Step 3 can strengthen your application, especially if you’ve had multiple attempts or low scores on other exams. Passing Step 3 shows programs you’re ready and qualifies IMGs for the preferred H1-B visa. 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 💡 If your application has red flags, address them strategically. Ensure your application presents a consistent, positive message. Highlight your value while showing a willingness to learn and grow. 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 🎯 When you receive interview invites: 🔹Coordinate interviews geographically and allow time to regroup. 🔹Complete any required paperwork beforehand. 🔹Read all materials sent by the program and review their website. 🔹Prepare questions about the program’s strengths, challenges, and focus areas. 🔹Do mock interviews with friends or mentors to hone your responses. For more information on the process, timeline, parts, red flags, and how to overcome them, read our full article https://lnkd.in/exPqF8yv #Residency #MedicalStudents #MedicalGraduates #USMLE #Healthcare #ResidencyApplication #Physicians #DO #MD

YOUR RESIDENCY MATCH IS GUARANTEED: TYPES OF CLINICAL ROTATIONS, THEIR IMPORTANCE AND VALUE, AND HOW YOU SHOULD CHOOSE THEM. 1. OBSERVER SHIPS • Shadowing experience with attending physicians. No direct patient care. • Limited impact but valuable if no other options are available. • Can be obtained directly through hospitals or firms and agencies. Medical Student Rotation LLC, Chicago Attending physicians allow hands-on interaction with patients, even in observer ships!! 2. EXTERNSHIPS (FOR GRADUATES) • Hands-on experience for graduates seeking LORs. • Valuable for showcasing clinical competence. • Not as robust as sub-internships or electives Medical Student Rotation LLC, Chicago Attending physicians are either Chairmen of Medicine or Head of departments, which is very Valuable. 3. ELECTIVES (FOR UNDERGRADUATES) • Typically one month in length, working as part of a team. • Inpatient rotations are preferred for better exposure. • Provides significant ERAS CV value but less responsibility than sub-internships. Medical Student Rotation LLC's Chicago rotations are inpatient and hospital-based and, hence, of tremendous value. 4. SUB-INTERNSHIPS • The gold standard for clinical experience. • You work as a PGY1 intern, taking direct care of patients. • Tasks include giving medication orders and making critical decisions. We at Medical Student Rotation LLC, Chicago, allow our students to do this, hence the Value. • Leads to stronger LORs and demonstrates readiness for residency. SO WHAT MATTERS IS:– · Aim for sub-internships or electives—prioritize inpatient settings. · Get rotations through Medical Student Rotation LLC, Chicago, because of the Value. · Invest in research fellowships for networking and publications. Medical Student Rotation LLC, Chicago has options for those as well. Look at the website. · Build personal connections with mentors and peers. · Medical Student Rotation LLC, Chicago Attending Physicians, give you a personalized, performance-based LOR. · Medical Student Rotation LLC, Chicago Attending physicians have contacts with faculty and residency programs and will call in on your behalf if your performance is good and excellent. Www. medicalstudentrotation.com or WhatsApp +1-312-437-7866 or email info@medicalstudentrotation.com.

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗠𝗕𝗕𝗦 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮: 𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 Studying MBBS in Georgia has become a popular choice among international students due to its high-quality education system, globally recognized medical universities, and affordable tuition fees. Georgia, located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, offers a blend of modern infrastructure, a safe environment, and a rich cultural heritage, making it an ideal destination for aspiring medical professionals. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗠𝗕𝗕𝗦 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮? 𝟭.𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 • Medical universities in Georgia are recognized by international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS). • Graduates are eligible to take licensing exams like USMLE, PLAB, and FMGE. 𝟮.𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 • Tuition fees in Georgian medical universities are significantly lower compared to other countries like the USA, UK, or Australia. • Living costs are also budget-friendly. 𝟯.𝗡𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝘀 Most universities in Georgia do not require students to clear entrance exams like IELTS or TOEFL. Admissions are based on academic performance in high school. 𝟰.𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵-𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 Many medical universities in Georgia offer MBBS courses in English, making it convenient for international students. 𝟱.𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 • Universities are equipped with advanced laboratories, libraries, and state-of-the-art technology for medical training. • Clinical exposure in hospitals starts early in the course. 𝟲.𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 • Georgia is known for its friendly locals and welcoming attitude toward international students. • The country offers a safe and secure environment for students. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮 • European University • Kutaisi University 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 • Completion of high school with biology, chemistry, and physics as core subjects. • Minimum required percentage in high school exams (varies by university). • Valid passport and other required documentation. 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 After completing an MBBS in Georgia, graduates can: • Pursue further specialization or postgraduate studies globally. • Practice medicine in their home country after clearing the respective licensing exam. • Work in international healthcare settings. Studying MBBS in Georgia is an excellent option for students seeking a balance between quality education and affordability. With a focus on practical learning and a welcoming atmosphere, Georgia is paving the way for aspiring doctors to achieve their dreams. #studyabroad #kutaisiUniversity #mbbsingeorgia #medicalcollege #georgia #europeanuniversity #neetexam

Effective career planning is vital for aspiring doctors due to the rigorous and lengthy journey of medical education. A well-structured plan ensures that students meet all requirements and are well-equipped for a successful medical career. #StudyMedicineEurope

I'm writing this post for the upcoming interns, it will include some advice you should follow and some mistakes you shouldn't do during this year. Some of these mistakes I already did, that's why I'm writing this post so you can do better than me: 1- Don't put yourself in comparison with the other interns, we all coming from different backgrounds, some of the interns already done with the residency in their home country, so logically they may do better initially, but with time you will catch them. So don't judge your basic knowledge and be patient until you reach to their level of knowledge. 2- Try to finish Step 3 exam in June before starting the residency, because the first year is so tough and the work hours are a lot, especially if you are in a busy program. 3- Determine your future pathway from the first day of the residency. If you're planning to apply for a fellowship, you must start your research from the first day of the residency. 4- Always ask questions, you are in the intern year and it's totally normal to be ignorant about something. But first before asking any question you have to ask Google or up-to-date, if you got the answer, so no need to ask anyone else. 5- Up-to-date, MKSAP, Medmastry videos, U world, and any other educational materials that provided by your residency program will be your friend during the three years of residency. Try to find sometime to master them well. The more you read, the more you will improve, and the more your patients will be satisfied by your service! 6- Listen well to your attending in the morning round, try to write behind him, ask why he orders this or that. It's your right to know the reasons. 7- Avoid making any problems with your seniors as much as you can. Keep the respect between you and them. Don't make fun from anyone's medical knowledge or medical documentations, we all do mistakes and we all here to learn. 8- Some important topics I'd like you to read about before starting your residency and I can say 80 to 90% of the cases will be from these topics: hypertension, hypertensive emergency, DM, DKA, pneumonia, COVID, COPD, asthma exacerbation, osteomyelitis, UTI, pyelonephritis, ACS, Stroke, AFib and other arrhythmias, pulmonary embolism, DVT, anticoagulation, syncope, seizures, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, upper and lower GI bleeding, HIV, heart failure, CKD, AKI, hemodialysis, tuberculosis, sickle cell disease, altered mental status, alcohol intoxication and withdrawal, how to run a code, procedures (central line, LP, Shiley catheter, NGT), vent setting, IV fluids in the ICU, how to read ABG (acidosis vs alkalosis DD). 9- Work from the first day on your documentations, all of the attendings are reading your notes, so try to write them very well. 10- The medical students are part of the team, once you have time try to teach them something you know in medicine. All the best to you guys in the first year. Please reach out to me if you have any concerns or questions.

Residency is a pivotal yet challenging phase in the journey of medical graduates. It’s a time when the next generation of healthcare professionals is sculpted, yet it’s not without its share of significant challenges 🚑💡 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: 🔹 The 2019 closure of Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia displaced 570 residents. 🔹 From 2021 to 2022, 42 residency programs either halted operations or were stripped of accreditation. 🔹 Fast forward to 2024, and Philadelphia faces the closure of two more residency programs. 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬-𝐢𝐧-𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 🔹 Balancing rigorous job demands with personal well-being and financial stability emerges as a towering task, with surveys indicating that concerns such as work-life balance and fear of failure often loom larger than clinical challenges themselves. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴. Your stories and strategies could light the way for many in our community. 👉 How have you overcome obstacles on your residency journey?  👉 For those on the cusp of this pivotal stage, what concerns do you hold? For a deeper dive into overcoming these hurdles and making the most of your clinical experience, check out our latest insights: https://lnkd.in/da2EXnB9 #MedicalLicensing #Residency #MedicalEducation #HealthcareChallenges #ResidencyPrograms #Fellowship #ClinicalExperience #Internship #MedicalStudents #MedicalResidents

𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝗩 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 Academic CV for graduates of the fields of medical Science is a whole lot different from what constitutes strength in CVs for STEM and Non-STEM disciplines. This is because admission Board for Medical School are interest in specific aptitude that the student seeking Graduate position must showcase in his/her CV. Some of these aptitude include; Clinical experience, Internship, Residency, volunteering experience, license and certification, post certification experiences, affiliation, outreaches, passion etc. While the strength of a STEM or Non-STEM CV is research experience, laboratory/Technical skills and research interest, the strong points of a Medical Academic CV are; Clinical Experience, Volunteer/community services, applicable clinical skills and leadership. The essential parts of an Academic CV for medical graduates are; 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮: Keep personal data limited to name and contact information, and use it in the header of your CV. Give your name exactly as it appears in your medical school records. Use an address, phone number, and email address that you check often. 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: - List the Institution from where you got your Medical certificate - List Internship (Housemanship) and residency trainings as part of Education. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: It is strength to list your post graduation clinical experiences, using action verbs to outline your responsibilities and achievement. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 For Nurses, Public Health, Pharmacist and the like whose BS work includes a final research project, this section is used to describe what your research was about and what you achieved with it. Action verbs are used here again. 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 In this section you mention your; - Undergraduate thesis (If applicable) - Published articles in medical journals and blogs - Seminar presentation List any papers you’ve published or presented by title, place, and date of publication or presentation. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 The skills to mention here are: - Clinical/laboratory skills - Research skills - Critical Analysis skills - Computational/Statistical skills (Especially for Public Health Graduates) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Showing your membership to affiliations is crucial in order to show medical school recruiters that getting into med school isn’t just an idea for you, it’s a calling. 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴/𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 The whole science of medicine is based upon the idea of helping others. Volunteering proves better than almost anything else that you’re willing to help others based on principle and personal drive instead of money and titles. So, list your community service/volunteering activities. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘊𝘝 #scholarshipnoticeboard

𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝗩 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 Academic CV for graduates of the fields of medical Science is a whole lot different from what constitutes strength in CVs for STEM and Non-STEM disciplines. This is because admission Board for Medical School are interest in specific aptitude that the student seeking Graduate position must showcase in his/her CV. Some of these aptitude include; Clinical experience, Internship, Residency, volunteering experience, license and certification, post certification experiences, affiliation, outreaches, passion etc. While the strength of a STEM or Non-STEM CV is research experience, laboratory/Technical skills and research interest, the strong points of a Medical Academic CV are; Clinical Experience, Volunteer/community services, applicable clinical skills and leadership. The essential parts of an Academic CV for medical graduates are; 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮: Keep personal data limited to name and contact information, and use it in the header of your CV. Give your name exactly as it appears in your medical school records. Use an address, phone number, and email address that you check often. 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: - List the Institution from where you got your Medical certificate - List Internship (Housemanship) and residency trainings as part of Education. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: It is strength to list your post graduation clinical experiences, using action verbs to outline your responsibilities and achievement. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 For Nurses, Public Health, Pharmacist and the like whose BS work includes a final research project, this section is used to describe what your research was about and what you achieved with it. Action verbs are used here again. 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 In this section you mention your; - Undergraduate thesis (If applicable) - Published articles in medical journals and blogs - Seminar presentation List any papers you’ve published or presented by title, place, and date of publication or presentation. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 The skills to mention here are: - Clinical/laboratory skills - Research skills - Critical Analysis skills - Computational/Statistical skills (Especially for Public Health Graduates) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Showing your membership to affiliations is crucial in order to show medical school recruiters that getting into med school isn’t just an idea for you, it’s a calling. 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴/𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 The whole science of medicine is based upon the idea of helping others. Volunteering proves better than almost anything else that you’re willing to help others based on principle and personal drive instead of money and titles. So, list your community service/volunteering activities. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘊𝘝 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀

The Journey of a Medical Student: Challenges and Triumphs  Medicine is quite a challenging programme ,but does this mean all medical students are not having exciting experiences throughout their journey? Since l started my journey l went through both , challenges and triumphs.What are some of the potential benefits that medical students encounter ?As the academic phase nears completion, medical students enter their rotating internship, a critical period in their journey. The internship exposes them to various medical specialties, such as surgery, medicine, gynaecology, paediatrics, and more.Under the guidance of experienced doctors, interns participate in patient care, perform medical procedures, and gain valuable clinical experience. The internship also serves as a transition from a student to a healthcare provider, allowing interns to apply their knowledge in real-life scenarios.Is medical school really that challenging?Throughout their journey, medical students often find themselves balancing their professional pursuits with personal commitments. The demanding nature of medical education and the subsequent responsibilities as healthcare providers may limit the time available for family, social activities, and personal hobbies.Medical students and professionals must learn to strike a balance between their personal and professional lives to maintain their well-being and prevent burnout.In brief how can the journey be elaborated?The journey is a testament to their commitment to the betterment of society and the significant role they play in promoting health and well-being. As they embark on their medical careers, these young medical professionals carry with them the values of compassion, empathy, and a relentless pursuit of excellence that defines the noble profession of medicine.

‼️ 5 EXTRACURRICULARS YOU CAN DO AS A HEALTH/MEDICAL MAJOR ‼️ 1. Volunteering at Hospitals or Clinics What it offers: Students can gain firsthand exposure to patient care and the healthcare environment by volunteering at hospitals, clinics, or nursing homes. This experience is highly regarded by medical schools. Opportunities: Help in various departments such as pediatrics, emergency room, or physical therapy. Some programs offer administrative roles, while others involve direct patient interaction. 2. Medical Internships/Shadowing Physicians What it offers: Shadowing physicians allows students to observe doctors' daily routines, patient interactions, and medical procedures. Medical internships provide more in-depth hands-on experience in a clinical or research setting. Opportunities: Many hospitals and private clinics offer summer internships for undergraduates. Some universities also have partnerships with local healthcare providers to facilitate shadowing programs. 3. Health-Related Clubs What it offers: Joining health and medical clubs allows students to engage with peers interested in healthcare careers, participate in healthcare-related discussions, and work on health-focused community projects. Examples: Pre-med societies, public health clubs, global health clubs, or student-run health organizations. 4. Community Health Outreach What it offers: Participating in health outreach programs or initiatives helps students improve public health through education, vaccination drives, or health screenings. This activity also demonstrates a commitment to serving the community. Opportunities: Many universities have partnerships with local health organizations or host health fairs where students can volunteer. 5. Scientific Research What it offers: Research in biology, chemistry, or health-related fields helps students develop critical thinking skills and contributes to their understanding of medical science. It's also important for students interested in careers in medical research or academia. Opportunities: Students can work in university labs, participate in summer research programs, or assist professors with ongoing research projects.