Tag: personal reflection
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First Year of Medical School Reflections
Wow, it’s nearly been over a year since my last post. Let just tell you, there have been so many changes and not enough time to just sit and reflect on it. I am shocked, blessed, sad, changed, and moved all in one vessel. Medical school has been a fun and amazing journey, but also…
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2023 Reflection
Spring 2023 Taking down the last holiday ornaments from the tree felt bittersweet. The stinging haunted me as I was unsure of where life would actually take me in a few months. Scared yet inspired, I continued to keep my head down at my job. Focusing on the bigger picture reminded me of the many…
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Building the Bridge of Resilience
“Don’t worry, I brought my passport”, I said to myself when I passed the cattle guard leaving the reservation. I grew up in a bordertown located just an hour and a half from my homeland. Hearing the common joke of “leaving the country”, reminds me of my days with my uncles on the reservation and…
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Learning How to Be a Scribe
School ended in August 2022 for me and after my last physics class, I took a long holiday. 8 weeks went by and I re-visited my hobbies including sewing, making herbal salves using traditional indigenous medicine, learning about Southwestern plants, and reading. I read three books in my eight weeks–which to me is a lot.…
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How to Handle Constructive Feedback
Feedback can be amazing, especially if you request for it in hopes to find ways to improve your professional goals. Sometimes I can be hard on myself and underrate my capabilities which ultimately have me questioning myself. So, many times in professional settings, I will ask my supervisor or mentors on areas I feel weak…
journey to medicine. indigenous perspective. 