Working EQ

The Pentagon:
1. Positive Statement: What positive thing happened as a result of what you have completed do far?
The positive thing that has happened as a result of what I have completed so far is the fact that I am volunteering at a wonderful place, and I have the opportunity to experience things that I never would have imagined. Volunteering at the Head and Neck Department at Kaiser Permanente  Baldwin Park has introduced me to such wonderful people that are willing to help me with my senior project, I feel very grateful for the opportunity that has been given to me.

2.EQ Content: Pick a piece of research or your interview. How has it helped you improve your understanding of your topic?
One piece of research that has helped me understand my topic is the article titled "About Otolarynogology", by Marcella Bothwell. In this article, it talks about what is otolaryngology, which is the treatment and mangemet of disorders/diseases of ears, neck, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. I also like this article because it gives a insight as to what otolaryngologists do. For example, they manage diseases/disorders of the sinuses, larynx, ear disorders, and facial cancer. One particular piece of information that I did not now was that otolaryngologists have to spend up to 15 years in college and post graduate training to be qualified otolaryngologists.

3.What has worked for you so far in the senior project?
What has really worked for me so far in my senior project are the daily research checks because I get to learn more about my topic, and have information that I can use for my senior project or science fair. What has also worked for me is the mentorship/hours because I get to be in a clinical setting that allows me to interact with doctors, nurses, LVN's, etc.
4. What hasn't worked out?
What hasn't worked out is my schedule. I would like to go more to the hospital, but due to college classes, I can only go Tuesday and Thursday. Also, there isn't much interaction with the  doctors as I would like since they are extremely busy, and their schedules may not necessarily fit mine.

5.Finding Value:
What possible question or questions come to mind regarding what you would like to study this year?
The possible questions that come to mind, in regards as to what I would like to study this year are:
How do you tell a patient that they have skin cancer, or any other type of cancer?
What is the most important quality to have in order to survive the 15+ years in medical school?
How do you prepare for major/minor surgery? (emotionally, mentally, physically, etc.)
What is your end goal with your senior project?
My end goal with my senior project is to educate myself and others about the topic of otolaryngology since I believe this topic is unknown to most people, especially in teenagers. I would also want to educate other people about the importance of taking good care of their ears, skin, and head because when you grow older, you may result with serious consequences that can affect your health, or other matters. I would also like to know, at the end of my senior project, is if I really want to be a doctor, and if I have what it takes to commit myself to 15 more years in medical school.                                        
Who would you like to talk to next?Why?
I would like to talk to one of the nurses or LVN's that get to work with one of the doctors in the Head and Neck Surgery department. I would like to talk to them because they work hand in hand with the doctors, so it would be interesting to know their perspective about the topic, and see what their typical day is like.