A goal I have set for myself is to have a medical research position for the autumn ’19 semester. I have began searching for open positions and will soon begin applying to labs that pertain to my interests. This is important to me so that I can have a stronger and more diverse medical background when applying to medical school. Furthermore, I love the research setting because what you are working on has the potential to change so many lives in positive ways that it is unbelievable. To achieve this goal I hope to apply to 3-5 labs this summer and be interviewed for a position before the autumn semester starts.
I also want to get involved by volunteering at a free clinic in Columbus. I am currently volunteering at Marietta Memorial Health Systems while I am home, and I hope that I will be able to further develop and utilize my skills at the Free Clinic during the next academic year. To achieve this goal, I know I will have to gather recommendations and apply to this position well in advance. Then, hopefully I will work my way up into an interactive position where I get to work with patients alongside the staff.