“I feel like I never would've gotten this opportunity to see what goes on the hospital, network with different medical professions, etc. without this program.”
“I feel so confident. I feel encouraged now. There was a time when I had lost hope that I could do this.”
“I never thought that I would have this type of opportunity. I am amazed.”
"Thank you for allowing me to be in this program. I am so fortunate. I am shadowing in the residents clinic and learning so much. Thank you.""I had never been exposed to clinical experience because I didn't know how to get started. As a biomedical engineering major, I was primarily focused on my studies and lab research, but this program allowed me to have direct access to working with doctors in the medical field and much more. Being able to have a medical mentor was enlightening because they had been through the path towards medical school. My mentor, Andreas, gave me helpful tips and advice not only for applying to medical school, but also gave methods to stay focused and on top of my studies. My shadowing experiences in the ER gave me the opportunity to see how doctors interact with patients when they require critical care, and it also gave me a taste of what to expect in a fast flowing environment where doctors had to work quickly and efficiently as a team. Finally, the seminars that were held every week were very helpful. Although I couldn't attend all the seminars due to scheduling conflicts, the ones that I did attend reminded me of what I needed to do to become a competitive medical school applicant. I learned how to study properly, how to utilize my time best, and I was given the opportunity to meet people that were very knowledgeable about medicine and the application process. I hope that future students who are also unsure of how to get started can also participate in the PACE program."
