On the agenda for today’s meeting for the course “From
Stress to Strength,” we discussed what would be the best way to provide parents
with resources for their children with “disabilities.”
Have you ever wondered why some people succeed more on
their journey? (Do not forget that you need to challenge yourself and work hard, otherwise you will not succeed.)
Multiple times, I have seen two children around the same
age with the same genetic condition, but one child seems to be doing better,
more independent and less developmentally delayed compared to the other child.
As I take the history from one of the parents, I am amazed at how the parents
are using more resources then I thought existed. The parents have the right attitude
and they have maximized the healthcare system for themselves and support from the community
and family for their needs. We do not need to use every resource, we need to use the best resources. How can we help every child succeed with or without
“disability or challenges?”
The medical field is structured on mentorship and
collaboration to help our patients and advance medicine. None of us would be
successful in the medical field without our mentors, coworkers, friends, and
family. (You probably can’t successfully care for a patient, such as remove the appendix, unless someone
taught you!) Your teachers/books play a crucial role in your success.
As I attended “Match Day” event this week at the medical
school, it was refreshing to see everyone (medical students and their parents,
residents, faculty, friends and family) excited about each medical students’
journey ahead. I could see and feel all the adrenaline in everyone.
I still vividly remember my match day from five years ago.
As a medical student, I remember working hard and talking to lots of people for
advice to match into pediatrics on Match Day: the day that medical students all over the
country and around the world open their envelope that reveals where they will
be training for the next few years. Initially, you feel like you are going to
choose where to train: you decide on your favorite field of medicine, obtain
letters of recommendation from your favorite mentors, fill out the application,
interview around the country and then you rank the programs. After submitting
your rank list, all you can hope for is that you match at the best program for
you. It might not be your “favorite program” or “favorite city.” There is
nothing you can really do to make sure you get your first choice. You really
don’t have much of a choice but to make the most out of it and make sure you
provide the best care possible to your patients.
Life is a journey, we make choices to succeed, but the end
result is out of our control. Match Day is a great example of how we use lots
of resources, mentorship, advice, and support to help embark on a new journey. It’s
the same way we make choices in life: we consider options and make the
decision we feel is best for us. How do we know if we made the right choice:
college, marriage, career, job, friends, car, or house? The one thing we can do
is use resources and guidance to make the best decision and maximize potential.
Of course, we also need to find our inner drive and passion to help us continue
working hard on our path. Once you embark on a journey, you need to work hard on
the path that will hopefully lead you to more success! Don’t ever forget to be
open to surprises and resources/guidance along the way.
As I care for patients, I hope to continue to provide the
best care and guide patients and their parents with treatments, resources, etc. Over the years, I have learned that every child and parent needs to have care individualized to them. The same way,
we all make different choices on our paths. Often, we realize that we are not
using the right resources or maximizing on the right resource. It is hard to
change habits, but it can often lead to great success and surprises.
Remember: Be thankful, remember to thank those who helped you
navigate through life to make you successful through your journey in life,
whatever path you chose. Also, don’t forget, help others too. It can be as
simple as a small compliment.
“Call me crazy, but I love to see people happy and succeeding. Life is a journey, not a competition.” ~ Unknown
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