I loved how great of a team they have there. How well they worked with my schedule. They made me feel like I could ask any questions and not feel like a burden. They taught me a lot everyday.
What I wish was different
Absolutely nothing. It was a great experience exactly how I expected it to be.
Advice
Take advantage of it as much as possible. Be in the moment and try to learn everything you can. It’s a humbling experience.
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Hospital Aide/Monitor Technician
June 2018 • Ithaca, NY
What I liked
I liked that I got a lot of hands-on experience in a field that I was actually interested in, and I was able to further my healthcare and medical development with this experience. I thought that this was a very vital skill for me to have as a pre med student
What I wish was different
Advice
Make sure to get your sleep schedule right and have the energy to be personable and happy for 8-12 hours
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Clinical volunteer
April 2019 • Ithaca, NY
What I liked
The close connection the PCAT program created between the volunteer and patient. Volunteers were a liaison for the patients, in addition, we were presented the opportunity to shadow physicians.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more training available, or the option to take a greater role in the hospital after a certain duration of the experience. I felt slightly limited in my own ability to provide for the patient.
Advice
I recommend this experience to incoming freshman, especially if they are unsure of the speciality they would like to pursue beyond undergrad.
