focus on what you gained, responsbility, etc. here are some examples of mines:
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After extensive training, I was a hotline counselor for women in abusive relationships. I comforted them during emotionally draining situations, guided them to reach decisions, and made referrals. As usual, dedication was essential, especially since I was often on call to handle emergencies. However, I enjoyed the responsibility involved with making a difference in these women?s life. I developed communication skills, both compassionate and assertive, to handle situations.
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I volunteered in the Barnes hospital level I trauma center, which served the inner city areas of St. Louis. I provided bedside manner to ER patients, delivered labs, and transported patients. Often, I was a liaison between patients and medical staff. I comforted patients and visitors, frightened by their situation. I observed various medical procedures.
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I shadowed an ENT attending at Washington University's academic medical center who specialized in vertigo treatment. I joined medical students and residents in the clinic, observed surgeries and observed his clinical research. I was fascinated by this preview of medical science, seeing how anatomy and pathology lead to diagnosis and treatment. I followed up on an observation by summarizing current research relating vertigo and psychiatric diseases.
