Blog 1 – Senior Final Lesson/Interview Reflection

1. What three lessons were most helpful for you to see, and why?
One of my favorite presentations was Ian Kam's Physical Therapy presentation. His presentation exceeded my expectations and taught me a lot about physical therapy and how physical therapists help patients recuperate faster.
Another presentation that was helpful to me was Hasan Khan's Cardiology presentation. He discussed various heart diseases, how they can be prevented, and how they are treated. Cardiology is one of the fields of medicine I have been interested in ever since I was in kindergarten.
A third presentation that I feel I benefited most from was Inez's Judo presentation. Since I have many friends who practice martial arts for self defense, I have always wanted to get more information about martial arts. The activities in Judo presentation were fun and educational in that I learned different ways to throw someone (when confronted).

2. List one thing that you learned about the senior project in interviews that will help you get off to a good start?

I learned that senior project is rather time-consuming and requires discipline. One of the seniors I talked to suggested that I manage my time wisely so as not to fall behind on other classes.

3. What topic(s) are you considering, and why?

One topic I am considering is Physical Therapy. Attending Ian Kam's presentation on Physical Therapy gave me a lot of insight onto how important physical therapists are for those recuperating.

Another topic I am considering is Music (or Music Therapy) and how it positively affects others. Being a musician, I have always wondered how I can help others through music.

4. What EQ do you think might be interesting to consider in guiding a project like this? (Please don't worry about any sort of formula...we want this question to come from your genuine interest).

How can a physical therapist best ensure the health and well-being of a patient?

How can music best benefit the physical and mental well-being of a patient?

5. What are some ideas you have about finding summer mentorship?

 Since I am already a volunteer at City of Hope Medical Center and at Santa Teresita Medical Center, I can probably ask if I can shadow one of the physical therapists to learn more about physical therapy.

Having been in physical therapy, I can also ask my physical therapist if I can learn more about physical therapy.