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SPOTLIGHT ON YOUR SOCIETY 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. PROFESSIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT PACKAGE 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. The GLMS Professional Announcement Package provides mailings and printed announcements in the monthly publications to let your colleagues know about changes in your practice. 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.” Outsource your next mailing to GLMS. Dr. Tuckson, “Nope…You’re going to be a surgeon. I can tell by your personality. You like calling the shots.” CONTACT Amanda Edmondson Director of Communications & Marketing 502.736.6330 [email protected] 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. December 2018 Harding Shymanski quarter page ad GLMS.ai 1 11/1/2018 2:45:39 PM C M Y CM MY HSC is a company that truly focuses on relationships. Given their focus on people and relationships, they have gained my trust. My trust is solidified when I witness them take the time and energy to do the right thing for my business. Tax planning for our business has been thorough and very advantageous. David Braun Braun’s Nursing Home CY 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. CMY Rachel H. Safeek, MPH, is a second year medical student at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. K Contact Michele R. Graham, CPA, MST 800.880.7800 • www.hsccpa.com Louisville, KY • Evansville, KY Parent of HSC Medical Billing & Consulting, LLC DECEMBER 2019 19