April 2026: The Final Month

 April Hours: 7

Total Hours: 73


Coming into this program, I believed that I could master the content and use it to get a glimpse of what medical school might be like. I am now leaving the program a much better student and as a student who understands the process of med school because of the material that we learned and the exposure to science through our presentations, I felt a sign of relief when I submitted my last exam for Cell Control. I’m especially grateful for all of my classmates that made the program enjoyable for me, and the wonderful professors that I’ve got to learn from throughout the program.


Regarding service hours, I returned to Manning Family Children’s briefly, but did some work. But, when I walked in, there were changes made to the playroom hours and policies that I had to adapt to, especially with nearby construction, but once I familiarized myself with the changes, it was business as usual. These past 6 hours were fun, as I was once again a loyal customer to the playroom diner, teaching a kid how to play pinball and seeing his reactions to scoring bonuses, and watching a family play FIFA on the Switch, while also ensuring everything went smooth throughout the day. Additionally, I participated in an after-class event that Jody organized, where we put together hygiene kits for a homeless shelter. It was an efficient process, as the hygiene kits were assembled similar to an assembly line. This event was special because I got to do this with my classmates, and these hygiene kits can help out people that need them. 


Overall, my experience in the program was better than I imagined, and I will look back fondly on my experience from this past year and use what I’ve learned as a foundation for my future career, with the next step for now is to prepare for and take the MCAT in June, and then start applying to medical school.  

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