I studied topics that medical students usually studied. Some of these classes includes genomics, forensics, radiology, diseases, human dissections, and behavior. We learned how to take blood pressure and draw blood in labs. We also learned about how the human body works by looking at cadavers.

The picture below is of my radiology class. This shows an X-ray of a stone in the bladder. 
There were two events that had a significant impact on me. First was the lab where we took blood pressure and drew blood because I felt like I was a doctor and this event made me love being in the medical field even more. The second even was during a student panel where medical students spoke to us and answered our questions. I thought the panel made an impact in my life because they really motivated me to go to medical school even though it is difficult.
Attending this program has really influenced my plans for the future. Because of this program, I think I know what I am going to major in college and  what I am going to do after college. However, I still do not know what I am going to do in the medical field yet because there are a lot of choices to choose from.
I would recommend this program to a friend who wants to work in the medical field because this program really shows you what it feels like to be a medical student. 
If I had one advice to give to someone that is doing the same program next year, I would tell them not to be nervous. Before the program started, I was always feeling nervous about the activities we are going to do there and and how many friends am I going to make there. I just want to say do not be nervous. I can tell you that the program is not hard but very fun. Also be yourself and you will naturally make  friends. Everyone I met so far were nice and helpful.

My first day at the Summer Medical Institute at Georgetown was confusing at first but it got better. I got to Georgetown late, around 6:00 pm, and I did not know what to do. I began to ask people for help. Some of the people that helped me started to ask where I was from and what hobbies I liked. Soon, we grew curious about each other and began to talk more. My roommate, Tom, was the most helpful. He showed me around our dorm floor and informed me about the schedule. We also  had a lot of things in common like our passion and our interests. After dinner, all the students who were participating in the Medical Program had a big tour around Georgetown and its famous spots. Our RA also gave us cupcakes as a way to welcome us to Georgetown. Overall, it was a great first day!

One thing that has surprised me about this program are the hands-on activities we do. At first I thought that this program was going to be just lectures and field trips to the museums but I was wrong. Some of the activities that surprised me were taking glucose, blood pressure, breathing rate, and heart rate of a patient because we did it to a real person! I did not think that we will actually become the doctor and actually do what doctors do in their daily lives. Another activity that was also fascinating, but could not be done on a real patient, was when we drew blood out of a mannequin's arm because we also got to become the doctor. However, one activity that surprised me the most was the cadaver lab. Seeing a cadaver for the first time made me and my group nervous but the medical students working there mitigated our discomfort and motivated us to get excited to learn by explaining different parts of the human body to us.


If I had one advice to give to someone that is doing the same program next year, I would tell them not to be nervous. Before the program started, I was always feeling nervous about the activities we are going to do there and and how many friends I was going to make. I just want to say do not be nervous. I can tell you that the program is not hard but very fun. Also be yourself and you will naturally make  friends. Everyone I met so far were nice and helpful.

Below are two pictures.  One is a picture of me at one of the famous spots on the Georgetown campus.  The other is a picture of me drawing blood from a mannequin arm.

When I think about Georgetown, I get excited but also a little nervous. I am excited about meeting new people during the program. To me, meeting new people means creating new bonds and memories. I am also excited about the things I am going to learn and the hands-on activities that I will be participating in. I am a kinesthetic learner, so this opportunity will be a great experience for me. I always wanted to be independent; however, I am nervous about going some place far on my own. Homesickness might also be another problem. Nevertheless, these fears will not stand in my way. One way to overcome these fears is to think about the exciting activities that I will take part in. Thinking about positive thoughts always calms me down and gets my mind off negative thoughts. Even though I might feel a little scared traveling far away from home, it will not prevent me from learning and finishing this program. Thank you again for helping me with this opportunity!

Thank you for your support! I am grateful for your donation. This will help me further my knowledge in the medical field and deepen my passion while I am at Georgetown Medical Institute. You have helped me greatly. Thank you.