Louisville Medicine Volume 70, Issue 12 | Page 18

Specialty Speed Networking 2023 : The Reviews Are In !

“ Specialty speed networking was a fun and inspiring event that introduced me to a lot of specialties I hadn ’ t considered before . I liked being grouped with other students because someone else might ask a question I never thought of . 10 / 10 event !”
-Caitlin Reichard , M1
“ At one event , I gained an understanding of what ‘ a day in the life ’ of 10 different physicians looked like . Further , I learned something new from every physician I spoke with : as a first-year medical student , that knowledge is invaluable !”
-Bailey Valdes , M1
“ My experience at the GLMS Specialty Speed Networking was nothing but empowering , encouraging and personable . I felt as if this experience gave a deeper insight on various specialties , while also providing thoughtful perspectives on community impact , career achievements and development .”
-Sierra Shockley , M2
“ Attending the GLMS Specialty Speed Networking event was a wonderful experience for me as I explore my medical interests . The event provided me with invaluable advice on how to establish strong relationships with potential mentors and develop my clinical and professional skills as I prepare for third-year rotations . I am grateful to the GLMS team for organizing such a phenomenal event , and I am excited about the bright future ahead .”
-Joseph Holland , M2
“ Choosing a specialty is commonly one of the most stressful and nerve-wracking aspects of medical school . I came in with clear thoughts about the direction I was headed , and hearing candidly from a practitioner in that field only increased my excitement . What I didn ’ t expect was to hear so many presenters express such passion and open my eyes to fields I had never considered before !”
-Lora Lorincz , M2
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