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Compared to what I as originally thinking about for my project in August, my anticipated studies and where I am now have stayed relatively the same. I am still interested in pediatrics, however my main focus now is on the issue of childhood obesity instead of the controversy over vaccinations. This change was due to my experiences at my mentor site, where I was exposed to the world of pediatrics and realized that a significant isue in society today is childhood obesity. During check-ups and well-visits for young children, my mentor puts great emphasis on healthy habits of eating and exercise, so I researched the topic more in depth and was fascinated by the unsettling statists.

 

Through my research, I have learned that if I am truly interested in a topic I will research it as thoroughly as possible and fully devote to this research. By completing annotations, journals, and reading other related articles I have learned so much more about my research. The hands-on experience at the office also further helped me towards my goal of becoming a pediatrician. The most difficult challenge I have encountered in this program is my own time management. I have a tendency to not organize myself perfectly, so deadlines are often hard to keep track of and manage diligently. In order to fix this issue, I have followed and payed closer attention to the calendars I made for myself more strictly. I have also taken greater measures in managing my other work for other classes so that everything does not pile up last minute. Managing my time better and focusing more on communication with my mentor and awareness of deadlines will help me overall and allow me to successfully finish my project.

 

My internship experience has been an invaluable source of aid for determining my career goals. I have learned to think scientifically in a professional setting of the office. I really enjoy meeting each patient and further developing my experiences and medical knowledge at my mentor site.

DRAFT: This module has unpublished changes.