“We are all living novels, bundles of life lessons, character growth, and plot twists. Above everything, we want our stories to be told.”
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“Even if the needle is moved a little bit towards a more healthy behavior, that would be a success. MI is not always easy, and it is a skill I will continue to work on in my future career.”
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“While my confidence has improved drastically over the months, I no longer think about rating these patient interactions based on my performance on the call script or my speed in scheduling appointments. I now direct my efforts to making sure that I am as knowledgeable as possible about the services we offer in order to better aid my patients.”
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“Volunteering with an organization like OAR has helped me understand how critical it is to continue supporting individuals with disabilities and advocate for inclusion and accessibility in our ableist society.”
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“… the minor victories - supporting a worried parent, submitting food referrals for families that needed them. I wasn’t changing anyone’s life, but I could at least try to change the trajectory of their next couple weeks.”
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“Often, I was reminded of what I can and can’t do. A sense of powerlessness would sometimes wash over me, but each time I moved past that feeling, I felt more inspired and motivated to pursue my goals and ambitions—so I would never feel this way again, but more importantly, to be more for those who need me.”
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“Throughout this rapidly changing environment, I’ve found one thing to stay true: often the most helpful service I can provide a patient is the recognition that they are heard.”
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“I felt privileged to have been able to act as a bridge between them and accessing healthcare. At the same time, their frustrations made me reflect on existing health disparities around language access…”
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“I’ve always had a passion for working with children and adolescents. As a Pediatric Coordinator, I’ve been able to assist many pediatric patients.”
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“… In the face of stark statistics that expose the inequality in public health, there is an even greater need to be privy to the narratives that can explain the questions data pose…”
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“Since beginning my service, my definition of science communication has evolved and I have had the opportunity to develop new skills, like MI. I’ve learned that the high level communication of my senior project is certainly important, but so are the one-on-one conversations that we have with one another.”
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“As a medical scribe, I had seen providers deliver unwelcome news to their patients countless times, but never before had I been the one to do so myself. Thankfully, our training sessions provided ample time to practice.”
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