On this tour I got the opportunity to see many of the artifacts and antiques saved by the university the realat to medecine. This included old surgical equipment, pre-industrial revolution optometry sets, and old medical books. One such book was published in 1555 by a doctor named Vesalius.
This was a fantastic learning opportunity provided to me through the biological sciences scholars program. On the tour, we were shown all the different mannequins used by medical students, residents, and doctors to help prepare them for real patients. These items all help simulate a real procedure which is essential to a doctor’s development in practicing medicine. On the tour, I even had the chance to learn how to intubate a dummy and got to practice myself!
For this Biological Sciences event, many of us went around the neighborhoods surrounding campus. Our goal was to collect cans left by the residents of the houses because of flyers we left a week before detailing the can drive. This was the first time this canned food drive was implemented and so turnout was low, but we hope to improve our tactics in time for next Halloween.
Osteopathic medicine is a form of patient care where the entire body of a patient is considered when diagnosing the symptoms observed. Many times, the source of a problem can be located by observing another part of the patient’s body which may not be showing any signs of disorder in itself. In cases like these, the whole body must be considered and this is where osteopathic medicine is so powerful. Through a biological sciences scholar Eat & Explore event, I was able to meet and interact with an Advisor for Ohio University’s Osteopathic Medicine program and learn not only about osteopathic medicine, but also about what medical school advisors look for and value in students.
This year overall has been a time for great growth and exploration in myself. The associate vice provost and director of the university Honors and Scholars program, Dr. Van Woerkom, asked us to reflect on “who” we are when trying to find “what” we want to be. Throughout the year, I have reflected on this idea that in finding who I am and building myself to be the person I want to be, I will find what career and what job is suited for me. The past year has consisted of me discussing my personal value, ambitions, and goals with others like Dr. Van Woerkom in order to truly asses who I am and how I can grow as a student and as a person. By speaking to university advisors like Mrs. Thaler of the Physics department, I have learned about how I can be any major and still be premed. The amazing advising from her has allowed me to switch from a Biochemistry major to a Physics and Biochemistry double major and remain in Premed. This leaves many options for my future, allowing me to further explore exactly what I would like to do with the rest of my life.
My goal in life may be somewhat abstract, but I think that is how it should be, whether a teenager in college, or a retired man in a nursing home. Overall, most people would say their ultimate goal is to help people and while I agree to that I feel like that cliché is oftentimes said without thought. We help people in our daily lives no matter what our occupation may be, and ultimately a garbage man is just as much “help” to society as a doctor might be. I believe this notion of “helping” people is associated with the thought of sacrifice, that we are somehow giving up a better life for the good of others, but with that notion the garbage man is sacrificing much more than the doctor is. Being a doctor can come with mountains of wealth and a luxurious lifestyle so the sacrifice is very little.
What I want to do is what I believe what most people might mean when they say “help” people, and that is to leave an impact, a contribution to society that will outlive me and my actions, even past the days when I am the retired man in the nursing home. I honestly have yet to find what this impact might be, but I hope to find it here at The Ohio State University. Perhaps a contribution to research, whether large or small, or maybe an impact on the community, or maybe a solution to a disease, I know the opportunity is here.
I hope that in the future, I can travel the world and help those in need in less fortunate areas of the world. I was born in Bangladesh and have been there several times and it was always been a goal of mine to go back and help those in need. Plenty of people are denied the most basic health procedures because of a lack of qualified doctors. Joining the doctors without boarders organization is a goal of mine as it is a great way to perform service while increasing my global awareness, especially in an area I have personal ties with.
I believe that leadership development is a key aspect in being a successful student. Throughout high school, I was involved in student council, president of NHS, and VP for Robotics club. However, more than any leadership experience I had in high school, I learned the most about being a leader this past summer, when I directed a musical. This experience was completely new to me and I read several books on being a good leader, one of which was “A Sense of Direction” by William Ball. This book changed the way I look at leadership. It primarily focuses on directing a theatrical production, but it’s lessons are universal.
I believe that one great impact I could have would be to take the route of researching. This is a great way to increase the knowledge in the world to better society. Towers of information are always built with bricks and to place mine would be a honor beyond compare. I think this is what I want to do within, and after, my four years here. What I could do by the end of these four years is to do undergraduate research, one of the many opportunities available here. I can begin to apply within the next month and hopefully begin within the next semester or year. I can also apply for internships which will help me gain the experiences and resources needed to make my goals a reality.
Through the biologicial sciences program, I have been able to meet many interesting students and alumni. One such alumni was Joshua Ong who had an event for BioSci Scholars. He has done research as an undergraduate student on space medicine and is continuing his research into medical school. His discussion included aspects of his current project where he and his team will be sending a locker on a blue origin flight to test the effects of microgravity on gene expression. Space medicine is an extremely appealing field in my eyes and I hope to one day contribute to the developement of the field in the same way that Joshua Ong has.
Hello! I am Nashad, a first year biochem major from Maumee, Ohio and a proud Buckeye. Science as a whole has always interested me and I love biology, physics, chemistry, and space. I may be a complete nerd at times, but I also love to perform! I sing and play guitar and I also perform in musicals. I also run in my free time and enjoy spending time in parks. I will never turn down a discussion, jam session, or a walk in the park.