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Medical Ethics: Fundamentals,Principles, and Applications

on April 16, 2024

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"WHAT IT'S LIKE TO DECIDE ON A HEALTH CAREER, APPLY, AND CHOOSE THE RIGHT FIT" BY HANNAH DAVIS (CAL POLY CLASS OF 2019)

Hello! My name is Hannah Davis and I used to be a Pre-Health Peer Advisor. I wanted give the perspective of a current student getting experiences, applying to schools, and figuring out the best fit as a Cal Poly student. I have learned a lot on this path and wanted to share my insight. To start, I was a very lost freshmen as a Biology major pursuing medical school. I felt at times that everyone around me had their future figured out and felt very unsure of my own. Turns out, everyone is working on figuring out what is best for them and everyone feels lost and confused at times. It’s very normal, and in those times you will learn the most about what you truly want and what is best for you and be more confident in those decisions. After a few classes, I realized I was more interested in Psychology, so I switched my major at the end of my first year. It really doesn’t matter what major you are, it just matters that you are passionate about it and are enjoying what you

"What the First Year of Medical School is Actually Like" by Nic Lalanne (Cal Poly Alumni)

“Medicine is only for those who cannot imagine doing anything else.” - Dr. Luanda Grazette, MD To state the obvious, medical school admission committees look for students who know what they’re getting into. In my 5 years as a pre-med, I conducted online research, shadowed providers, worked as an EMT, scribed, and stayed connected with friends in medical school. I knew what I was getting into. But, did I really? Is anyone able to truly know what they’ve gotten themselves into, before they’re actually in it? In so many ways, medical school is everything I expected. A lot of studying, limited free time, and some FoMO from time to time. But, there’s a lot that I didn’t expect. Or at least, I didn’t fully appreciate before I started medical school. If I could go back in time, here are some tips and insights I’d give my pre-med self: It doesn’t matter where you go. I wasted way too much time thinking about where I hoped to go and when I was choosing where to apply, I p

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