Favorite Strategies for Wellness: I’ve always enjoyed making wellness activities a core part of my life. Whether it is working out, playing tennis with friends, or cooking a healthy meal, I prioritize my health throughout the week by planning. In medical school especially, it can seem like there is always something else to do; however, I’ve found that by making these activities non-negotiables, I maintain a more positive state of mind.
Career Goals: Currently, I envision my future medical practice having a mix of clinical, volunteer, and research-based components. While I have not narrowed my focus to a specific field, I am interested in practicing internal medicine, oncology, or a surgical subspecialty. Additionally, I have always been passionate about working with underserved populations and aim to become highly involved with my future community. Regarding research, I enjoyed previous translational oncology projects and would like to continue down this path.
Strategies for Maintaining Wellness in Medical School: The most helpful strategies that I have implemented in my first year of medical school have been to meditate, sleep well, and take breaks as needed. I am more enthusiastic when well rested and find that a clear mind often makes everything much easier to approach. Building strong morning and evening routines has also assisted me tremendously as they form a distinct buffer between rest and activity.
Hobbies: I enjoy taking time to run and swim throughout the week to stay active. I also try to get together with friends to play tennis or golf when there’s time. Outside of exercise, I enjoy reading books by the pool or watching the occasional television show. On weekends, I carve out time to experiment with new recipes and relax.
