Grit can be defined as an individual’s ability to “maintain their determination and motivation over long periods despite experiences with failure and adversity” (Wikipedia). A mentor once told me that if she could grant me any superpower in the world, she would grant grit. 4 years later, I know appreciate grit as one of the most important traits that a person can develop. Here’s an inspiring blog post from Anne that you should check out to highlight the importance of grit during the medical school application process: https://loveandscrubs.wordpress.com/2018/01/28/making-my-medical-school-dream-become-my-reality/ I am always positive in my blog posts becauseI want to promote positivity rather Read More
Month: January 2018
New things I’ve been up to in starting this term of third year
Classes Like last time, I’m enjoying my three year-long courses in pharmacology, physiology and neuroscience. This term, I’m taking a course in Darwinian Medicine which involves a ton of reading and thinking about what pressures may have led to the natural selection of some traits. My project partner and I chose to do our project on evolution and myopia, and I got to read a bunch of interesting research papers. I’m also learning Greek and Latin medical terminology which is SO helpful. Vision Health Volunteers Since the very beginning of the school year, our team has been hard at working Read More
I want my future work to meaningful like the works of these individuals
Somewhere far deep in the archives of my UBC Blog Squad blog, I wrote about mentors that I am grateful for. Today, I wanted to started a list of persons I want to look up and want to produce impactful work like they have! This is just a starting list based on some articles and books that I’ve read lately. I’ve been growing an strong interest in ophthalmology for the last few years but there is an especially large proportion of ophthalmologists on this list since I’ve been reading a lot of research articles on myopia this past while.If you’re Read More
When to write the MCAT
Disclaimer: I am not an expert on and do not possess insider information on the MCAT or on medical school admissions. This is only based on my personal experience. I am merely provide some opinion that might help out a fellow premed out there. A highly motivated reader sent in a question on when to write the MCAT. This is a follow-up to my original post: How to study for the MCAT Many people I know have written it first or second week of August, and I was planning to do so. I did notice on your blog, that you suggested Read More