{"id":19835,"date":"2024-06-12T13:15:29","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T13:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2024studentsite\/?page_id=19835"},"modified":"2024-08-14T16:29:45","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T16:29:45","slug":"medkashikadurairaj","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2024studentsite\/medkashikadurairaj\/","title":{"rendered":"MedKashikaDurairaj"},"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;\">Kashika Durairaj<\/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>Eastlake High School<\/em><br \/><em>Class of 2026<\/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 cardiopulmonary resuscitation, 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 Kashika 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;\">Kashika Durairaj is thrilled to be participating in the Advanced Medical &#038; Public Health Internship this summer. She is grateful to have the opportunity to grow in a new environment, work with clinics around the world, and meet with future health professionals. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 200;\">As a rising junior at Eastlake High School, Kashika is a member of HOSA, Science Olympiad, and Key Club, and was selected to be a Link Crew Leader, a mentorship program where she guides incoming freshman with school integration and community involvement. Kashika is also Vice Captain of the Eastlake varsity badminton team and represents the sport in the Athletic Leadership Council. Outside of school, Kashika is an avid fencer, and has participated in many tournaments through her club. She also volunteers as a Youth Crisis Mentor for Teen Link, a local peer-to-peer help line.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 200;\">Kashika is highly motivated to pursue a career at the intersection of medicine and public health. She seeks to create a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities and gain a better understanding of the avenues through which doctors can be change-makers. In joining this program, Kashika\u2019s goals include forming new connections and receiving invaluable guidance on how to succeed in the medical profession. <\/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 Kashika&#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\/Untitled-design-31-1.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 - Kashika Durairaj\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bm5cFYgYK4s?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 Typhoid 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\/1JY6cZ-CYskbdCbHdybCerB10Gq2Q5UZ2\/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 Medical &amp; Public Health Internship Presentation W4.1 - Typhoid Diagnosis\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1IK6fJ6MLT4?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 Typhoid 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\/Untitled-design-45-2.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\/Untitled-design-42-4.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\/Untitled-design-52-5.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\/DSC07048.png\" 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 director at the Center for Global Health Practice and Impact at Georgetown University. 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\/DSC05489.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\/Untitled-design-67-4.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\/layerslider\/Ellie-Campbell-Med-S6\/ellie-suturing-resized-min.jpg\" 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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