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by George Wettach, M.S.
Third-Year Medical Student
I had been outside the classroom for
many years when I applied to medical school.
As I met students here, I was impressed
by the diversity of experiences they brought to EVMS – as researchers,
pilots, graphic designers, musicians, and therapists. Because our
school is relative young, the faculty and staff remain open to new
ideas suggested by students.
Now, my classmates and I continue to
benefit from their foresight. For example, we begin regular structured
encounters with standardized patients within days of matriculation. In
small groups, we practice eliciting the patient’s story and selecting
the best physical examination techniques with these highly trained
professionals. We are also mentored by experienced physicians who offer
detailed feedback on our observation, auscultation, and palpation.
The curriculum is well integrated. We
learn to gram stain in the microbiology lab while studying the
pharmacodynamics of antibiotics and how to approach the pulmonary exam
of a coughing patient. This early clinical exposure, along with a
case-based approach to solving problems, ensures that we are prepared
for our first patients.
The faculty, staff, and students here
are always finding creative ways to serve the local community, whether
it’s through “Radio Rounds” on WHRV-FM, health screenings during
“Community Care Day,” or the Halloween candy exchange for diabetic
children. All of this challenges each of us to make our school and our
neighborhoods the best places they can be.
I knew that a medical education would
not be easy; truly rewarding experiences rarely are. It’s good to know
that an extended family here at EVMS is available to help me achieve my
goals.
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