would you consider this a worthwhile activity?

[andjusticeforal]

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I am in my first gap year and in addition to working full time and classes I would really like to immerse myself in the hospital environment and build my ec's. I have found an opportunity at a nearby hospital to be part of a program where I would be acting as a family member of a critical patient in a hypothetical scenario, and residents will practice their communication skills by conveying sensitive information to me. In turn, I would give the residents feedback as to how they can improve in these difficult situations, a 'teaching' experience if you will. This would help them learn how to be more comfortable/effective in these difficult situations.

I have a really busy schedule but would like to fit this in if I can. Do you think this would be a good experience? Would it be viewed as a valuable experience by schools?

Thanks for your opinion!

 

[LizzyM]

I am in my first gap year and in addition to working full time and classes I would really like to immerse myself in the hospital environment and build my ec's. I have found an opportunity at a nearby hospital to be part of a program where I would be acting as a family member of a critical patient in a hypothetical scenario, and residents will practice their communication skills by conveying sensitive information to me. In turn, I would give the residents feedback as to how they can improve in these difficult situations, a 'teaching' experience if you will. This would help them learn how to be more comfortable/effective in these difficult situations.

I have a really busy schedule but would like to fit this in if I can. Do you think this would be a good experience? Would it be viewed as a valuable experience by schools?

Thanks for your opinion!

That sounds cool. Giving feedback to fellow students is a part of medical school training and having experience in this area is rare and valuable.

I would call it "volunteer, non-clinical" given that there are no patients involved but it is an interesting volunteer opportunity.

 

[andjusticeforal]

That sounds cool. Giving feedback to fellow students is a part of medical school training and having experience in this area is rare and valuable.

I would call it "volunteer, non-clinical" given that there are no patients involved but it is an interesting volunteer opportunity.

Thanks LizzyM, your input is always greatly appreciated. I am going to try to work it into my schedule.

 

[aspiring20]

sounds excellent. i would definitely try to work this in, even if that means cutting back a little in other areas. good luck

 

[ClemsonFirst]

The experience sounds great. Also, you cold think about talking to some of the residents for shadowing time. Could be a good way to network with doctors.