{"id":19558,"date":"2024-06-11T14:03:17","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T14:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2024studentsite\/?page_id=19558"},"modified":"2024-08-13T15:59:04","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T15:59:04","slug":"medvidyabharathivaleti","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2024studentsite\/medvidyabharathivaleti\/","title":{"rendered":"MedVidyaBharathiValeti"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light home-banner\" style=\"min-height: 50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns home-banner-column is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column home-banner-left-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 60%;\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8322\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2021-med-logo-resized-min.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-student-name\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-montserrat-font-family has-custom-font\" style=\"color: #8b2927; font-size: 51px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 500; font-family: Montserrat;\">Vidya Bharathi Valeti<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns slider-1-block is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column slider-1-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"color: #445aa3; font-size: 31px; line-height: 1;\"><em>George Walton Comprehensive High School<\/em><br \/><em>Class of 2025<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 21px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 200;\">Diagnosed a real patient from the Nagari Medical Clinic &amp; Maternity Ward in Bauchi State, Nigeria.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 21px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 200;\">Developed a public health campaign for communities in Sub-Saharan Africa for implementation in 2024.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 21px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 200;\">Demonstrated mastery of clinical skills including laparoscopy, suturing, and venipuncture procedures.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"learn-more-button has-text-color\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 21px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 200;\"><strong><em>Learn more about Vidya Bharathi here.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns slider-block is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column slider-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 200;\">Vidya Valeti is excited to be participating in the Advanced Medical &#038; Public Health Internship this summer. She is eager to immerse herself in the program to learn more about equity and medicine with others who are also interested in the same area. She is also very glad to have the opportunity to interact with a patient in Africa to diagnose and recommend future treatment and prevention. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 200;\">As a rising senior at Walton High School, Vidya is a dedicated and hard-working student enrolled in both Honors and Advanced Placement courses. Currently, she is in multiple clubs and extracurriculars which she has participated in since freshmen year as an active student in school. She is in HOSA, where she placed 4th in her event at the state level her junior year with her group and has applied to become a board member of the club at her school. She also currently holds the position of president of the Young Women in Biology Club where she finds activities and volunteer opportunities for her club members to participate in. She is a member of Astronomy Club, Chemistry Club, and Global Connections Club. She loves doing volunteer work and thus is a part of Habitat for Humanity where she helps fundraise and build houses for families, Books without Borders where she collects and organizes books to be sent to Africa, Random Acts of Kindness where she promotes well-being and kindness in her school, and Community Outreach where she volunteers at a senior living home on the weekends. Outside of school she also volunteers at Grady Memorial Hospital during her summers, assisting the staff and interacting with patients. She participates in Badminton Club at her school and has also achieved a third-degree blackbelt in Taekwondo. She also teaches Taekwondo classes to others at her dojo that she goes to throughout the week after school. Over summers she has also participated in Girls Who Code to gain knowledge in coding and form connections with other girls and women. Additionally, she has applied for a leadership position as Ambassador at her school and applied for NHS at her school. She is also a student in the STEM academy at her school in the biomedical sciences pathway. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 200;\">Vidya is looking forward to participating in program and make new friends as well as learn new information. In the future, Vidya aspires to be in the science field of study conducting research to find information and help the world advance further. She hopes to help all those in the world have proper treatment if they were to need it. She hopes this program will aid her achieve her future goals and gain an insight of the medical field.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"learn-more-button-neuro has-text-color\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 21px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 200;\"><strong><em>Read more about Vidya Bharathi&#8217;s achievements here.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column home-banner-right-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 40%;\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7887\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2024studentsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Vidya_Bharathi_Valeti_2024_DSC07511-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light my-neuroscience-training public-health-training\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"h-my-public-health-training\" style=\"color:#445aa3;font-size:51px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">My Public Health Training<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns my-neuroscience-training-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column my-neuroscience-training-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full my-neuroscience-training-column-image\"><a href=\"#diagnosis\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/public-health-campaign-min.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8192\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:29px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.21\"><a href=\"#diagnosis\">My Patient<br> Diagnosis<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column my-neuroscience-training-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full my-neuroscience-training-column-image\"><a href=\"#campaign\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/dianosis-min.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8193\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:29px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.21\"><a href=\"#campaign\">My Public Health<br>Campaign<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column my-neuroscience-training-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full my-neuroscience-training-column-image\"><a href=\"#clinicals\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/cpr-and-first-aid-min.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8194\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:29px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.21\"><a href=\"#clinicals\">Clinical SKills<br>Training<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column my-neuroscience-training-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full my-neuroscience-training-column-image\"><a href=\"#training\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/experts-and-training-min.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8195\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:29px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.21\"><a href=\"#training\">Medical Training<br>Highlights<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light my-research-proposal-presentation\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"diagnosis\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"h-my-diagnosis\" style=\"color:#445aa3;font-size:51px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">My Diagnosis<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns my-research-proposal-presentation-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column my-research-proposal-presentation-right-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:17px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.3\">In the Advanced Medical &#038; Public Health Internship I had the privilege to collaborate with leading medical professionals from around the world and gain hands-on experience in patient examination, evaluation, and diagnosis.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:17px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.3\">Using telehealth technology, I connected with a clinic and maternity ward in Bauchi State, Nigeria, where I engaged with patients in real time. Under the supervision of a Nigerian doctor, I applied my diagnostic training to address the four leading causes of death in Nigeria: malaria, typhoid fever, nutritional anemia, and acute respiratory infections (ARI).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:17px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.3\">The patients I worked with were local residents of Bauchi State, many of whom could not normally afford medical care, earning $1.25 per day or less. In exchange for their participation, all their treatments were funded by Leadership Initiatives.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:17px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.3\">In 2024, Leadership Initiatives successfully funded the treatment of all patients involved in this program.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column my-research-proposal-presentation-left-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:579px\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\r\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2024 LI Advanced Medical Internship Diagnosis - Vidya Bharathi Valeti\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3-tMqjG1tZI?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\r\n<\/div><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light my-research-proposal\" style=\"min-height:643px;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"campaign\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns my-research-proposal-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column my-research-proposal-left-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-text-color\" id=\"h-my-public-healthcampaign\" style=\"color:#3b5ea9;font-size:51px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">My Public Health<br>Campaign<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:17px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.3\">I had the opportunity to learn about four of the most critical diseases in the developing world from esteemed medical professionals, including Dr. Aminu Yusuf and Dr. Aishatu Adamu, medical doctors and public health experts in Nigeria.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:17px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.3\">Under their guidance, I deepened my understanding of the signs and symptoms associated with various stages and severities of malaria, typhoid fever, acute respiratory infections (ARIs), and nutritional anemia. Additionally, I developed cultural competencies and a global perspective, enabling me to assess the structural and social determinants of health underlying these diseases.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:17px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.3\">Collaborating directly with development and public health experts, I helped create an impactful educational public health campaign tailored to the needs of underserved communities in Bauchi. The campaign focused on ARIs and promoting positive behavioral changes. Throughout the internship, I engaged in rigorous research and analysis to ensure the campaign\u2019s effectiveness and relevance to the local population.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:17px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.3\">The process of developing the public health campaign was both challenging and rewarding. I conducted in-depth research on prevalent health concerns in the Gwallagan Mayaka and Kandahar communities, identifying key areas where intervention and awareness were essential for improving public health outcomes. Working with mentors and fellow interns, I formulated innovative strategies to engage the community and ensure the campaign\u2019s messages resonated with the intended audience.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column my-research-proposal-right-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <div class=\"wp-block-bplugins-custom-html\" id='bPluginsCustomHtml-1'>\n    <div class=\"my_research_proposal\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/15bytMtf05uscQvLDS8MgDTnGIqiszhwG\/preview\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" allow=\"autoplay\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light my-research-proposal-presentation\" style=\"min-height:675px;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"my-research-proposal-presentation\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns my-research-proposal-presentation-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column my-research-proposal-presentation-left-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:579px\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\r\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2024 LI Advanced Medical &amp; Public Health Internship Presentation - ARI Diagnosis and Treatment\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AtUNDF8z1Ws?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\r\n<\/div><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column my-research-proposal-presentation-right-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p class=\"has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:17px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.3\">Throughout the internship, our ultimate goal was to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their health and well-being, fostering lasting improvements in community health.\r\n&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:17px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.3\">As the internship concluded, I had the opportunity to showcase the culmination of my work and research. Presenting my research proposal about ARIs Diagnosis and Treatment to a panel of esteemed judges allowed me to demonstrate the depth of my understanding and commitment to the cause. The experience not only bolstered my presentation and communication skills but also reaffirmed my passion for public health and the potential positive impact such initiatives can have on communities around the world.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light clinical-skills\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"clinicals\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"h-clinical-skills-training\" style=\"color:#3e5ba9;font-size:51px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Clinical Skills Training<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns clinical-skills-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column clinical-skills-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized clinical-skills-column-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2024studentsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Copy-of-Vidya_Bharathi_Valeti_2024_IMG_6231.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9229\" width=\"311\" height=\"404\"\/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"clinical-skills-column-heading\"> Phlebotomy<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"clinical-skills-column-para has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.2\">I trained in phlebotomy using a realistic arm simulator, practicing needle placement to draw blood from veins that mimic real vein-wall resistance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"clinical-skills-column-para has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.2\">With guidance from a medical facilitator, I refined my technique and improved my communication skills for interacting with future patients.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column clinical-skills-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2024studentsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Copy-of-Vidya_Bharathi_Valeti_2024_DSC06944.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9246\" width=\"311\" height=\"404\"\/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"clinical-skills-column-heading tow\">Laparoscopy<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"clinical-skills-column-para has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.2\">I studied laparoscopy, a minimally invasive procedure that allows physicians to examine and assess the abdomen or pelvis through small incisions and cameras.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"clinical-skills-column-para has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.2\">After understanding the technology&#8217;s function, I had the unique opportunity to perform a simulated laparoscopy, applying my knowledge in a practical setting.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-column clinical-skills-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2024studentsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Copy-of-Vidya_Bharathi_Valeti_2024_DSC06339-rotated-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9247\" width=\"311\" height=\"404\"\/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"clinical-skills-column-heading three\">Intubation<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"clinical-skills-column-para has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.2\">Under the instruction of EMT professionals, I learned various emergency resuscitation techniques, including manual esophageal intubation and the use of a manual resuscitation airway mask.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"clinical-skills-column-para has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.2\">The EMTs taught me the appropriate scenarios for different resuscitation and breathing assistance techniques, as well as the correct equipment to use.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light Internship-Highlights\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"h-internship-highlights\" style=\"color:#3e5ba9;font-size:51px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Internship Highlights<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-atbs-tabs atbs__tabs_6c9c161a\" id=\"training\"><ul class=\"atbs__tab-labels left make-active-tab-separate-less\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"tabbed content\"><li class=\"atbs__tab-label active\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-label=\"Experts &amp; Mentors\" tabindex=\"0\">Experts &amp; Mentors<\/li><li class=\"atbs__tab-label\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Diagnostic Training\" tabindex=\"0\">Diagnostic Training<\/li><li class=\"atbs__tab-label\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Health Data\" tabindex=\"0\">Health Data<\/li><li class=\"atbs__tab-label\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-label=\"Suturing &amp; Casting\" tabindex=\"0\">Suturing &amp; Casting<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"atbs__tab-content\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-atbs-tab atbs__tab-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"Experts &amp; Mentors\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2024studentsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Copy-of-Vidya_Bharathi_Valeti_2024_DSC05766.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8205 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\r\n<p class=\"has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:17px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.2\">During this internship, I had the privilege of learning from top medical professionals across various fields, including surgery, emergency medicine, and medical research.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:17px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.2\">Among these experts were Dr. Oni, a senior program 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Additionally, Dr. James Giordano, Chief of Georgetown University\u2019s Neuroethics Studies Program, shared his valuable knowledge and passion for neuroscience. \r\n&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:17px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.2\">These interactions gave me a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities associated with each medical specialty and guidance on pursuing these careers.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-atbs-tab atbs__tab-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"Diagnostic Training\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2024studentsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC05496.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8206 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\r\n<p class=\"has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:17px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.2\">Under the mentorship of Dr. Aminu Yusuf and Dr. Aishatu Adamu, I developed essential skills in patient interviewing and disease investigation. &nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:17px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.2\">Throughout the program, I honed my abilities in collecting, interpreting, and critically analyzing patient data. Their guidance significantly enhanced my capacity to synthesize and evaluate information, which is crucial for the diagnostic process. These exercises also improved my communication skills for effective patient evaluation. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:17px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.2\">Additionally, their expertise provided me with a comprehensive understanding of current practices in Nigerian medicine. Meeting and learning from real patients gave me a deep appreciation for the lived experiences of individuals in Nigeria, influencing my perspective on implementing effective strategies in my campaign to combat infectious diseases.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-atbs-tab atbs__tab-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"Health Data\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2024studentsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Copy-of-Vidya_Bharathi_Valeti_2024_DSC06636-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8207 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\r\n<p class=\"has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:17px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.2\">During the course of the internship, I had the invaluable opportunity to acquire fundamental clinical skills that have significantly enhanced my medical knowledge and expertise. Among the essential skills I learned were taking vital signs and conducting comprehensive neurological exams.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:17px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.2\">When it came to discussing vital signs, we delved into various methods of accurately measuring a patient&#8217;s pulse. Through hands-on practice and guidance from experienced mentors, I mastered each method, gaining the confidence to calculate heart rates in patients of all ages and conditions.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:17px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.2\">The ability to accurately take vital signs and perform neurological exams ensures that patients receive the necessary care promptly, enhancing their chances of successful treatment and recovery.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-atbs-tab atbs__tab-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"Suturing &amp; Casting\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2024studentsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Copy-of-Chelsey_Diaz_2024_DSC06042.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8208 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\r\n<p class=\"has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:17px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.2\">One of the internship&#8217;s most interactive activities involved learning and practicing multiple suturing techniques on a human skin model. &nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:17px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.2\">Under the expert guidance of medical professionals, I delved into the intricacies of suturing, mastering various techniques and understanding their applications in different medical scenarios. This experience provided invaluable insights into the essential tasks performed by doctors and nurses, highlighting the importance of suturing as a fundamental skill in patient care and wound management. As I practiced with dedication and received constructive feedback from mentors, my confidence grew in handling the delicate and precise aspects of medicine. &nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"font-size:17px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.2\">Additionally, the internship offered opportunities to explore other medical procedures, including the application of plaster casts. 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