April

I can't believe it's already April and we're in the last week of classes! It seems only yesterday that we began the program. April has been a time of last moments for us pharmers. We have finished up our exams and (most of) our lectures. Nidhi, Derek, and I presented a paper on Preeclampsia for our Cardiobiology presentation. For our last Environmental Pharmacology class I gave a short "elevator talk" on the environmental impact of increased meat consumption. While our workload decreased, I kept busy by working, volunteering, and enjoying the lovely New Orleans spring weather with my friends.

This past week I also finished up volunteering at University Medical Center. I am sad to say goodbye to the staff that I have worked closely with since beginning volunteering there in February 2015. I loved the fast paced nature of the job and all of the interesting people I met.

As I look back on this past year, I am very appreciative for the knowledge that I have gained and the people that I have met. I know that the training I received during this program will help me succeed as an incoming medical student in the fall. But before medical school begins, I will be taking a trip with one of my friends that I met during the program. I will also be traveling to South Korea to see my younger brother.

Volunteering:
April: 8 hours
Semester: 17.5 hours
Year: 48.25 hours