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does the work-life balance look like in a certain specialty, and
what are the possible barriers for flexibility? These questions are
usually difficult to ask while shadowing, as the focus is mainly
patient care and learning through observation.
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One of my most memorable conversations from the event
occurred before the dinner with former GLMS President and
notable colorectal surgeon, Dr. Wayne Tuckson. After discussing
my former career in public health and health care policy, our
conversation shifted to my career interests in medicine.
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Dr. Tuckson, “Ms. Safeek, what are you interested in pursuing?”
“Still figuring it out…. maybe internal medicine with a fellow-
ship in infectious disease, keeping in line with my public health
background.”
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Dr. Tuckson, “Nope…You’re going to be a surgeon. I can tell by
your personality. You like calling the shots.”
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Ironically, despite what so many of my non-medical friends
thought, I had never considered a surgical specialty. Walking away
from the event, I decided to give surgery a try and contacted one
of the surgeons I met at the event for a shadowing appointment.
Several months later, I have continued exploring surgical options
with the mentorship of connections I forged through the event.
These connections have even translated into research projects with
surgical departments at the University of Louisville.
Will the “blood and guts” lifestyle actually be for me? Only
time will tell. However, whether surgery is my true calling or in-
fectious diseases, events like GLMS Specialty Speed Networking
are so crucial for exposing students to the wide array of options
available, while simultaneously affording students connections to
these fields. These connections confer a wealth of opportunities
for mentorship and professional development, shadowing and
research. These opportunities might not be as readily available for
students, especially for many first-generation student doctors who
are unable to consult family members for advice regarding how to
navigate their journey in medicine. I have personally benefitted
from attending the event, and many of my colleagues have shared
similar positive experiences, including shadowing physicians they
met during the event.
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If you are a medical student who was unable to attend, consider
attending next year. Until then, I might offer a piece of advice that
was afforded to me on the evening of the event: “Do you like to take
sick patients and make them better, or do you like to see patients
who are otherwise quite well and keep them healthy?” Your answer
might serve as a jumping point for career options.
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Rachel H. Safeek, MPH, is a second year medical student at the University of
Louisville School of Medicine.
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