Sunday 25 June 2017
Wednesday 14 June 2017
Thursday 8 June 2017
IMPORTANCE OF MEDICALLY-ORIENTED EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The life of an aspiring physician
is busy juggling, challenging medical courses, preparing for USMLE and staying
on top of all the extra- curricular activities. The significance of medically
oriented extra-curricular activities is that it helps one build interest in the
medical field.
The most common of these
activities that the medical student pursue are as follows,
Shadowing: Shadowing a physician means following him or her in the
hospital during daily duty hours, sitting in during patient appointments, speaking
with families processing and interpreting lab tests and observing the routine
of a physician in the hospital. To find these opportunities, the student should
approach family friends who are physicians, ask faculty members if they have
colleagues as practicing physicians who can help in the process of shadowing.
Hospital Volunteerism: Many major hospitals (some private clinics)
have opportunities for medical students to help out on the floors by talking to
patients, assisting in patient transfers or performing medicine distribution.
One may feel like sitting at a desk directing patient’s families is not
contributing much to the medical experience, but it can be a valuable first
step in gaining medical exposure. Volunteer training cycle is a popular activity
among the medical students.
Community and International Outreach: These outreach programs
includes local community initiatives (Covenant house, a nonprofit charity for
homeless and marginalized youth; The Ronal McDonald house, charities and
volunteering at nursing homes) as well as national and international
opportunities alternatives and spring break trips, and programs through WHO.
These are a few suggestive
medically oriented extra-curricular activities. They are all about quality, not
just quantity; an important take away is ‘Do
these activities if you enjoy doing them’. Medical schools do not sit there
with a checklist in hand, noting if you have completed all the above
activities. Rather it’s all about how you prove your interest in medical field
by being consistent in at least one of them.
SHAHNAZ ZAIDI
HEAD BUSINESS OPERATIONS
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BARBADOS
www.aubmed.org
Sunday 4 June 2017
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY JUNE 5, 2017
THEME: Connecting People to Nature!
Since its first celebration on June 5, 1974
following the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in
Stockholm, Sweden, millions of people across the world have taken part in
thousands of events to raise awareness and generate political momentum around
growing concerns such as the depletion of the ozone layer, toxic chemicals,
desertification and global warming.
Canada will host this year’s celebration. The
theme “Connecting
People to Nature”, invites people to enjoy the
outdoors and to take forward the call to protect the Earth that we share.
Erik Solheim, Head of UN Environment, said:
“It reminds us of what a treasure nature is, and encourages us all to protect
and appreciate our environment.”
HOW TO
CONNECT WITH NATURE?
Feel it: Spend time in the open, walk bare feet, feel
the grass under your skin. Sit under the shade of a tree, just lean against it
and wrap your arms around it; give it a tree-hug.
Be Messy: Cultivate a kitchen garden or a herb garden, play in the sand or build
sandcastles, dig into the sand with your hands.
Bring nature
indoors: Get some houseplants, keep a vase of fresh flowers in
your living room, be creative….think green!
Wake up with
nature: As you wake up, open the windows and feel the fresh breeze. Look outside and admire the
beauty and calmness of nature. Breathe in the colors, shapes, textures and
sounds.
·
Make a commitment: In spite
of our busy lifestyle and even
busier minds, set a clear intention to connect. Don’t give away your power to
build the relationship!
·
Create
a ME time! Silence is comfortable. Hear your inner voice and feel your
emotions.
·
The PERFECT place! You don’t need
to look too far.. all of nature is perfect.
·
STOP! Sit down:
You can only connect when your mind and body are quiet and focused.
·
Relax & Observe:
Take in your surroundings. Notice the little details. See, hear, smell, and
feel, and allow yourself to enjoy it.
·
Time
slows down: Urgency, deadlines and “clock time,” as
measured by hours, minutes and seconds, melt away. On the flip side, nature
models a healthier pace of life. Trees and plants grow s – l – o – w – l – y. Everyone is moving
according to their natural rhythm, and you begin to do the same.
Thich Nhat Hanh (a Vietnamese Buddhist monk and peace
activist) reminds us to slow down and notice nature, “Walk as if you are
kissing the Earth with your
feet.”
JOIN US : Join the global album by sharing a photo or video of your favourite place in nature using #WorldEnvironmentDay or #WithNature.
JOIN US : Join the global album by sharing a photo or video of your favourite place in nature using #WorldEnvironmentDay or #WithNature.
NARGIS RUSSELL
ADMISSION OFFICER
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BARBADOS
www.aubmed.org
Friday 2 June 2017
Generation ‘Y’- The Millennial Generation and Medical Education
The young individuals born between mid 80’s and early 2000 are the ones to enter the work force. The early years of this Generation ‘Y’ were marked by uncertainties like 9/11, other threats of terrorisms, globalization, a severe economic recession and school violence.
Generation ‘Y’ was raised by parents who told them they were
special and ‘winners always. This generation prefers to work in groups with
hands- on – experiences. They enjoy trial and error methods in their planning
and the work they do.
Generation ‘Y’ does not value reading and listening to
lectures as has been traditional in medical education. They want learning to be
creative, interactive and interesting as they enjoy thinking ‘outside the box’.
To ensure success medical educators need to understand, that
Generation ‘Y’ cannot be forced into the mould of past generation. Educators in
medical education should focus on 4 core areas.
1-
Interactive teaching with technology.
2-
Professionalism
3-
Mentoring
4-
Logical communication
Medical educators need to stay abreast of new technologies
and incorporate them into teaching as Generation ‘Y’ is technology savvy,
advanced in readiness to use new methods. Collaborative with immediate
feedback, multimedia presentations, problem base learning by bringing live
patient for case discussion with audience participation are some ways
appreciated by this generation.
Educators could use Generation ‘Y’ expertise by involving
them in a technology advisory committee. Generation ‘Y’ wants to have a close
relationship with the authority figures just as they did with their parents.
They want to feel special, they love to work with superiors who are
approachable, supportive, good motivators and communicators. They feel
comfortable sharing their opinions and feedbacks. Flexibility and adaptability
is required by the medical educators to nurture the Generation ‘Y’ into
successful and committed medical professionals.
SHAHNAZ ZAIDI
HEAD BUSINESS OPERATIONS
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BARBADOS
www.aubmed.org
SHAHNAZ ZAIDI
HEAD BUSINESS OPERATIONS
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BARBADOS
www.aubmed.org
Looking for MBBS : THINK DIFFERENTLY
THINK AFRESH! ……. THINK DIFFERENTLY!
NEET 2017 exam has been caught up with lot of controversies. There have been rumours suggesting that NEET exam might be canceled which has caused anxiety among students and parents. The confusion regarding the exam can also be attributed to the fact that several petitions are being filed and the exam is riddled with controversies. This year the medical entrance exam for MBBS and BDS courses has come under the radar right from the beginning, be it the dress code, delay in evaluation, etc. It is also expected that there will be delays in the admission procedure.
With the regards to the cancellation of NEET exam 2017 there are some section of students and parents who believe that there should be re-test as they want all the students to get equal chance whereas some are of the opinion that re-conducting the exam for a nation level entrance exam like National Eligibility Cum Entrance Exam (NEET) is a onerous task.
Long-term perspective is the single most accurate predictor of upward mobility. This was the conclusion of a study done by Edward Banfield of Harvard University. Successful people think differently! They don’t have a fixed mindset. They invest an immense amount of time on a daily basis to develop a growth mindset, acquire new knowledge, learn new skills and change their perception so that it can benefit their lives. In contrast unsuccessful people are more concerned with instant gratification. They operate on whims and fancies, are myopic in outlook and are fickle and unsteady. The first step to success, therefore, is to develop the intellect.
1. Think beyond the obvious…. means going beyond just the first degree of search. It means following the white rabbit down into Wonderland and chasing new paths that can lead you to college listings, industry associations and discussion forums
2. Think beyond … your standard options. will lead you to this discovery – that as a researcher, you do NOT only have ONE OPTION for career progression! There are many options for you along your career path
Consider THIS ….study at the AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BARBADOS: Here’s the answer….
· Teaching through Structured Integration Methodology
· Problem Based Learning using 3D Animation and simulation games
· Affordable Fees with options for scholarships
· Pre-Med options available in Barbados and India
· Experience studying in a diverse student community that enables awareness of varied cultural practices
· USMLE focused teaching with USA style curriculum
· Clinical Rotations in USA, Malta, Caribbean and Philippines
NARGIS RUSSELL
ADMISSION OFFICER
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BARBADOS
www.aubmed.org
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