My classmates and I recently registered for spring classes and also set up times for our presentations before taking a few weeks off over Christmas break.
It feels like just yesterday that I was beginning IMS classes and starting my MBA at Baylor and now I only have a little bit more than a semester to go!
With only a little over a month left in my residency, I’m excited to finish up my contribution to my final project and spend the rest of my time helping out and continuing to learn. One of the biggest lessons (and most confusing) that I have taken away from my residency is that while lots of things are interesting to me, only a few are motivating.
I am typically a very curious person. I love to learn, enjoy being in school (most of the time), and am genuinely interested in almost every learning opportunity that presents something new to me. What I’ve found, however, is that only a few things that really capture my interests are able to keep me motivated. Many of the other things I was initially interested in become less intriguing and, to some extent, dull. I think one of my challenges going forward in my career is going to be finding opportunities that keep me mentally engaged in what I am working on.
I am incredibly excited and passionate about healthcare and working in healthcare, just a little nervous about paving my way after graduation. Being motivated and mentally engaged and curious about what I am working on is very important for my personal happiness. Going through my residency has helped me to learn a great deal about where my interests in healthcare lie and about what I need to look for in my long-term career goals.
Erin