Blog 10 - Interview 2 Reflection

1. Please explain how you are spending your mentorship time (Is it at a workplace or somewhere else?  Are you shadowing?  Are you able to do tasks that are meaningfully related to the topic?  If so, what?  Are there other people who are experts in the location?  Etc...)

                  I spend my mentorship time at a health care clinic that my mentor works at. I usually shadow her as she works and she will explain some information on how to treat a certain patient, however, there are times when Dr. Rosado asks me to make copies of certain forms she hands out to patients and/or their parents.

2.  How did you find your mentor?  How did you convince this person to help you?   

                 My mentor is my pediatrician. I had once spoke to her on how I had thought of pursing a career in medicine. She had stated that if I had any questions that I could come talk to her. Upon learning that I was required to have a mentor for this project, she was the first person who came to mind. When I had the opportunity during the summer, I called her and asked if she would be my mentor. She said that she was more than happy to be my mentor, and we constructed a schedule on the days I would be able to visit and volunteer at her working environment.

3. How would you rate your comfort level with your mentor at this point in your relationship?  How does this relate to the time you've spent so far at mentorship/with this person

                  On a scale of 1-10, I would say that the comfort level with my mentor at this point in my relationship is a 9 or a 10. Considering that my mentor is also my, and many other patients' pediatrician, my time spent with her as my mentor has been pleasant.

4. What went well in this interview?  Why do you think so?  What do you still need to improve?  How do you know?  How will you go about it?

                  I conducted the interview in my mentor's office. I think that was probably the best choice I made due to the fact that no one interrupted while the interview was in progress. I was able to interview my mentor without any distractions. Any improvements would have to revolve around more thought provoking questions and follow up questions. I will have to come up with better questions and pay better attention when listening to the people I interview to make follow up questions.

Link to Interview 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKNPb4wq8vw&list=PLffljVUZackDmo7i-bGaZGOiyIGwuSC5C&index=2 

Blog 9 - Advisory Prep 3

Please copy these questions and answer them in your own blog.  Don't forget an image to promote interest.

We'll have a house discussion in place of a research check this Friday to check in on how things are going. 

1. State whether or not you currently have a mentor, and what the status of your interview is with that person (I have completed the interview, I have scheduled the interview, I have not scheduled the interview, etc).
          I currently have a mentor, her name is Dr. Mayra Rosado. I have completed the interview.

2. At this point, your research is probably guiding your studies toward more specific areas within your topic.  Name the area or two you find most promising and explain your reasons.   
      The areas I find most promising are neonatology, pediatric psychiatry, or developmental pediatrics. Neonatology was a topic my mentor was interested in studying during her time learning general pediatrics. Neonatology involves treating pre-mature babies with issues such as respiratory and cardiac. I had respiratory issues when I was a baby, and I would like to help those facing the same issues I once had. I am fascinated with psychiatry and would love to possibly major in pediatric psychiatry. Developmental pediatrics is similar to both fields, therefore, allowing me to study both topics that I am interested in.

3. What kinds of sources do you think will help you in the next month to gain more research depth?  Where will you go to get them?
        

Sources that will help me in the next month to gain more research depth include articles and books. I will receive these sources through the Cal Poly Pomona archives as well as searches through the Internet.

 

4. Write down a possible EQ.  Please don't worry about wording other than ensuring that it provides the option for multiple correct answers.  At this point, the senior team is most interested in understanding your thought process.
        A possible essential question is what is the best method of approach when handling a new patient?

Blog 8: Independent Component 1 Proposal

As usual, include a visual, and copy #1-4 with your answers in your own blog entry.

 What is it?  Independent Component 1 is an opportunity for you to add a dimension of creativity and/or an additional outlet for research.  The goal of the component is for you to explore your topic in more depth with this component.  On February 6, 2015, you will be turning in the following to your blog to prove completion of this component:

• Section documenting hours for Independent Component 1 in Senior Project Hours link (this should be documented regularly and can be spot checked throughout the year).
• Evidence of the 30 hours of work (e.g. transcript, essays, tests, art work, photographs) as digital artifacts.
• Blog reflecting on the work completed

To get your idea approved now, please answer the following questions:

1.  Describe in detail what you plan to do for your 30 hours.

2.  Discuss how or what you will do to meet the expectation of showing 30 hours of evidence.

3.  Explain how what you will be doing will help you explore your topic in more depth.

4.  Update your Senior Project Hours log.

To be approved, your proposal should be supported with details and examples for the senior team to understand what you plan to do.   

1.  Describe in detail what you plan to do for your 30 hours.

          For the thirty hours that need to be completed I intend to spend time gathering information on every single vaccine necessary for children and adolescents. This information will be recorded and presented on a presentation board for all patients to see. The information included on the board will be the name of the vaccine, it's purpose, when it's suppose to be received, and when it can be received if missed. The information will coincide with a schedule for every vaccine and an image for each vaccine.

2.  Discuss how or what you will do to meet the expectation of showing 30 hours of evidence.

            As I have stated previously, I will creating somewhat of a presentation board with every single vaccine and in its information in pediatrics. The board will have the vaccine, its purpose, the time period of when it should be received, and when it should be received if missing the initial time frame. I will document my progress through photos and the Senior Project Hours log.

3.  Explain how what you will be doing will help you explore your topic in more depth.

           The topic for my senior project is pediatrics. From what I've learned so far during my time with my mentor is there is a lot of memorization. One of the main pieces of material to memorize for any forms of medicine are the multiple vaccinations required for each and every patient. Even then, it's difficult to remember every single vaccine and its information. Therefore this informative board will provide information on every single vaccine for pediatric patients. Not only will I learn about these vaccines, but the board will be there as somewhat of a reference sheet for the patients, their parents, and even the medical staff.

4.  Update your Senior Project Hours log.

          It is possible to locate my Senior Project Hours log on my blog under the Links section of the blog.