Month: October 2017

Dr. Peter Lee

Image result for Dr peter leeOn Tuesday, October 24th Dr. Peter Lee came to give a lecture about his life and experiences in becoming a cardiac surgeon and his career outlook. His experiences have been truly fascinating. He is a Canadian citizen who has worked across the country doing research and other medical work. His fascination with flying and space have led him to aeronautics research with NASA, Space-X, and Blue origin. It was truly amazing to see how following ones heart and interest can lead to ultimate career success.

A very insightful part of his lecture was his discussion of different paths to becoming a doctor. The varying training and degrees are all variables that affect salary, occupational responsibility, length in education and destination. All these different things are difficult to balance when looking to the future as a prospect medical student. His insight certainly helped guide me, despite of the vast span of time before such decisions are necessary for me.

As a transplant surgeon Dr.Lee spoke of some amazing experiences while quite literally saving lives. From traveling on private jets to see patients to holding a disconnected yet still beating heart, Dr. Lee has seen it all and the experiences inspired me to become a cardiomyopathy surgeon with transplant training.

G.O.A.L.S

During my time at The Ohio State University I have been given so many great opportunities through many different organizations. So far I have had great fortune in being able to interact with people who are very dedicated to the community. This dedication has led me to be able to enrich my academics and work to serve the community. These two aspects of the G.O.A.L.S are very much related to my future career and education aspirations of becoming a surgeon. The medical profession in itself is rooted in helping those who you are able to. Doctors work tirelessly to save lives day in and day out. However, in order to become a good doctor and a well rounded person one must have insight it a vast array of fields and ideas. As a member of Health Points: Pre-Health connections and volunteering, I have been given opportunities to do both service outreach and academic enrichment that is directly related to the medical and pre-medical tracks.

Almost every week Health points has service events for its members. One of the more notable ones has been making cards for sick children. Over the course of 2 hours hundreds of cards were hand made to be given to hundreds of kids in the local hospitals. Many of cards were difficult to make and a serious mess was made but being able to encourage and put a smile on the faces of these amazing children is certainly worth it. Additionally, I have spent hundreds of hours volunteering at a hospital weekly.  This work is always satisfying as there is a sense of immediate gratification when you lend a hand.

Academic enrichment can come in many forms. One of the best events I have been to this semester has been the talk by Dr.Peter Lee. He is a cardio-thoracic surgeon at the Wexner Medical Center and has a very impressive resume. During his talk he discussed things like his aspirations to become an astronaut and how that led him to do research with NASA, Space-X, and Blue-origins. He has done an overwhelming amount of research and work relating to aeronautics. Academically, Dr.Lee has pursued an M.D, PhD, and MPH. He is truly an amazing individual. Attending his lecture and speaking with him after has been very beneficial in determining how I should go about my activities and extra-curricular activities while trying to become a doctor.