The Beginning

Upon receiving this assignment, I loved the opportunity to incorporate service learning and clinical experience with theory-based lecture. A lab course supplementing a lecture is one thing, but actual clinical experience, whether it be filing or directly dealing with patients, proves something entirely different and far more valuable.

I plan on going to medical school and becoming an oncologist, so any real-life involvement is crucial. I grew up immersed in the medical field but never an underserved area. My experience deals with plastic and reconstructive surgery, orthopedic surgery, and oncology. I want to broaden my exposure to all different types of health care.

On Wednesday afternoon, I inquired into volunteering at the San Jose Clinic and the Legacy Community Health Services Clinic. The San Jose Clinic offers various primary health care services which interest me, and Legacy works with HIV/AIDS patients as well as treating sexual health and other primary care services, sparking my interest further. I fully expect this semester to prove interesting in diversifying my views on the medical field.