Notes of Appreciation
Every contribution alumni make, whether providing a meal or housing for a medical student, offering career advice or a shadowing opportunity, hosting an event, or donating to the Medical Alumni Annual Fund, has a lasting impact on the School of Medicine community. Below are expressions of appreciation from medical students for support they have received from alumni.
Event: Dinner with a Doc
Event Year: 2021
Hassan
Dear Dr. Simone,
I have always wanted to enter medicine thinking that was the end goal and that my life would be easier right after, but medical school turned out to be more challenging especially during covid times.
At times I felt demotivated feeling like my main objective was to study hard to pass and move on to the next unit. Being able to talk to someone who has gone through what we are going through right now, and guiding us through ways to be better future physicians, it makes me realize that the alumni of our school (and the SOM) put an effort to ensure our success, and that we are not alone in this journey.
My passion for ophthalmology has definitely been reinforced with our meeting last night, I felt like there is a new path for me to work hard for, and will be rewarding after training!
I appreciate your time and effort to support us, and I hope to be able to inspire future generations just like you did to us last night.
Best,
Hassan
I have always wanted to enter medicine thinking that was the end goal and that my life would be easier right after, but medical school turned out to be more challenging especially during covid times.
At times I felt demotivated feeling like my main objective was to study hard to pass and move on to the next unit. Being able to talk to someone who has gone through what we are going through right now, and guiding us through ways to be better future physicians, it makes me realize that the alumni of our school (and the SOM) put an effort to ensure our success, and that we are not alone in this journey.
My passion for ophthalmology has definitely been reinforced with our meeting last night, I felt like there is a new path for me to work hard for, and will be rewarding after training!
I appreciate your time and effort to support us, and I hope to be able to inspire future generations just like you did to us last night.
Best,
Hassan