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Year in Review
I have really grown and matured in the last two years as an HSS student. At the beggining, I was a very shy person, with subpar leadership skills, and a mediocre work ethic. Over the course of these past two years, I have become quite involved on campus, and that has allowed me to become a more extroverted person, however I am still quite shy. Also, being able to take on more leadership roles, and responsibilities, not only at work, but with the student organizations I am a part of has allowed me to become a better leader and team player as well. Being in HSS has allowed me to surround myself with other HSS students who have the same drive as me to go to medical school, so their presence and determination has taken my work ethic to new heights, and I am studying harder than I ever had.
I do believe I met my initial expectations for my first two years. I wish my grades were a little higher, but I have not slacked off, and have really worked for what I have done. I have surrounded myself with students who have the same goals and aspirations as me, and I have had the opportunity to be a part of a couple organizations that I am really passionate about. There have been a lot of ups and downs, but while I may not have met all the expectations I met, the time I have had at OSU has definitely not been a failure.
For the remainder of my time at OSU, I plan on taking on more responsibilities with the organizations I am a part of, thus enhancing my leadership skills even further. Also, I want to improve my grades, and start my major classes of well. The main thing for me, is just to do everything I can for the things I am committed to, meaning academics, student orgs, and jobs. I want to put all my effort when doing any task, and do everything the right way. I want to leave OSU having no regrets and knowing I did everything I came here to do.
G.O.A.L.S.
Global Awareness- I took an Asian Philosophies course first semester. This taught me a lot about the cultures present in the major regions in the Eastern hemisphere. Also, attending taste of Osu allowed me to learn more about different cultures all around the world. Learning more about cultures, that are significantly different than the one here is really beneficial, as it really opens your eyes to how things function in other parts of the world. It allows me to look at things, specifically global events, from a multitude of different perspectives, instead of just one.
Original Inquiry- I did not do research, but I was able to participate in STEP. This allowed me the chance to participate in unique projects that I normally wouldn’t be able to partake in as a student. I am planning on enrolling in EMT school in a year, and this will truly give me a unique experience that I will cherish for years.
Academic Enrichment- I want to work in the health care industry after I finish my schooling, so thus, I picked the Health Sciences major as I feel like that really allows me to explore so many career options that are associated with the health care industry. I want to become a doctor, so the curriculum with the major matches up well with the premed courses. The curriculum has helped get me ready for the future as just the sheer difficulty of the courses I am taking, challenges me and forces me to grow as a student, and this will hopefully help contribute to the success I have later on in my life.
Leadership Development- I am involved with HSS, as a social committee member on the leadership council. Also, I am a program coordinator for the Student Alumni Council. Starting in the fall, I will be an RA. I also work at a rehab facility in the Wexner Medical Center. All of these involvements have really helped develop me as a leader. I have had the privilege of working with people who have a lot of leadership experiences, and this has allowed me to see what kinds of attributes and things they do to help them succeed as leaders. There is no right way to be a leader, but a leader for me should really involve his team with the decisions being made and the work being done. I think, working in the healthcare field, you need to be a good team player, and leader as well. The entire hospital or facility is all part of a team, and decisions have to made by leaders that can change people’s lives down the road. My leadership style could be described as passive. I want everyone to be heard, I want everyone to feel comfortable voicing their opinions. However, I also am willing to make decisions that go against popular opinion if I feel like that that is necessary.
Service Engagement- I am involved with volunteering at the James Cancer Hospital and the Red Cross organization at Ohio State. I plan to continue engaging with the community at the hospital by continuing to work at Dodd Hall. A social issue I saw is the lack of universal healthcare in this country. Most if not all major western countries in the world have this, and it is everyone’s right to have access to medical attention when they need it.
Career
Center of Science and Industry (August 2009-January 2013)
- Engaged with children and adults alike by presenting experiments.
- Interacted and watched over children to ensure safe environment.
The Ohio State Ross Heart Hospital (June 2013 – August 2013)
- Passed out snacks to patients based on dietary restrictions.
- Communicated and interacted with patients.
The Ohio State James Cancer Hospital (February 2015- Present)
- Communicated and interacted with patients in Chemotherapy Outpatient Unit.
- Communicated and interacted with families of patients in NCCU
Ohio State Wexner Medical Center- Dodd Hall (June 2015- Present)
- Student Safety Coach
- Engage with patients on brain injury ward, assist them in getting through their day
Artifacts
The major service I chose to participate in was volunteering with the Red Cross and at the James Cancer Hospital.
Interview:
I interviewed Schyler D’Souza. He is a first year medical student at Ohio State. I interviewed Schyler because in the exact position I want to be in after graduating. I am a Health Sciences major on a pre med track. It has always been my dream to become a doctor, specifically to work in the sport med field. To get to that point, I first have to get admitted into and graduate medical school. I would love to attend Ohio State for medical school and thus this is why I interviewed Schyler.
The major responsibilities he has to deal with are balancing all the academic work he has, while finding time for his family and friends as well. He has exams every other week and pop quizzes quite frequently as well, plus the workload is very high. This means that he spends hours upon hours on a daily basis just to get all of his studying done. Then, it is difficult to find time for family and friends but he makes it a point to spend time with the people he cares about.
The classes he took at Ohio State prepared him for medical school. While medical is quite difficult, the classes he took as an undergrad were quite difficult as well, so that helped him prepare for the coursework he deals with now.
The advice he gave me was to be involved and to do research. He said when applying, being involved makes you look well rounded and gives you a leg up compared to other people who were not involved. Also, research is very important to do, as medical schools like students who did research, and it helps prepare you for some of the courses you take while in medical school as well.
About Me
My name is Huzaifa Doctor and I am a second year student at Ohio State majoring in Health Sciences. Additionally, I am on the premed track with hopes of one day being a physician that practices sports medicine. I have wanted to become a doctor for quite some time, however I lost that passion during my first year at OSU as a result of my utter dislike of general chemistry. Then, in the summer, I started working as a Safety Coach at Dodd Hall, which is a rehabilitation facility for people recovering from serious brain injuries. Working with these patients reinvigorated my passion for medicine and resulted in me deciding to stay on the premed track. Thus, I now want to do something where I can help athletes suffering from brain injuries. This could mean NFL players battling the effects of concussions or other athletes who may have developed other brain injuries as a result of stress or other things as well.