Linda Scheider: First Days in the Geriatric Clinic

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This is my second week working as an MSTAR student. Fortunately, the only obstacles I have faced so far are administrative. I am almost through the maze of administration required to have an employee ID, access to the office, access to the computers, and access to the chart system. Everyone is the office has been so welcoming and friendly. They truly operate with a team based mentality in every aspect of work, research, and practice. At this point, I am putting the finishing touches on my Access database, which I will be using to take data for my project. I…

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Elisha Fredman: Starting Early in the Lab

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I arrived today in the lab at 7:00am. In my undergraduate research, my PI was a PhD researcher who had no preference for what time we arrived to the lab, as long as the work was done. I guess that is one of the differences I have encountered working with this group of doctors, specifically surgeons, who have always started the work day at a significantly earlier hour. Being mentally focused and present this early in the morning has not been easy, but I am growing accustomed to it. Arriving in the lab, I say good morning to at least…

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