Pub. 4 2020 Issue 1

relationship with their physician, and so I hoped to shed light on the potential for other medical students. I think primary care offers a perfect opportunity to provide preventive care and impact the well-being of the community one patient at a time. I’m acutely aware of the importance of that role, as well as the shortage of primary care physicians, so I thought the ACOFP was a perfect fit for me. Where do you hope to complete your residency? Where and what kind of practice do you hope to go into? Why? I ponder these questions all of the time, and truth be told, I don’t have it all figured out yet. I am confident that I would like to pursue a career in primary care, but there are a multi - tude of settings within which I could practice. I am confident that throughout rotations this year, I will receive the training necessary to delineate my residency interests further. If you could give one or two RE- ALLY valuable pieces of advice for first-year medical students, what would you tell them? As my second year comes to a close, and I prepare to move into the next phase of my education, I’ve come to realize a lot of things I will miss about my first two years. Classes are tough, but you’re struggling alongside all of your peers, and that shared “misery,” of sorts, brings people together. Enjoy your time with your classmates, because it’s over a lot quicker than you would think. On the same note, know that when you’re struggling, you aren’t alone. It’s tough for every - one, and everyone reacts to the pressure in different ways. Impostor syndrome is real, and it can make it very difficult to confide in others, but every time I’ve taken that chance, my relationships have grown stronger, and I’ve felt much better as a whole. Make time for others and enjoy that time. Lean on them in times of need, and be there to return the favor. Every phase of life has associated challenges and triumphs. While the first two years of medical school present immense challenges, they also provide the opportunity for incredible growth, professionally and personally. Enjoy it! Enjoy your time with your classmates, because it’s over a lot quicker than you would think. Nothing is as important for a doctor than being able to focus on core business functions – those activities that support the bottom line and put money in the bank. Every small business owner knows that pro t is the di erence between success and failure. Outsourcing HRmanagement relieves practice managers of the burden of managing employees, and allows them to redirect their resources towards more important aspects of their business. WTA, Inc. is a professional employer organization o ering a wide range of HR related services to small businesses, both new and established. WTA gets you back to business, and for a doctor that’s invaluable. Call today, for a free consultation! 801-270-6851 WTA , inc . WorkforceTraining and Administration Services 21 |