April 2019

It’s over! As of today, I can say that I have a Master’s degree in Pharmacology!! There have been ups and downs throughout the year but it has been such an amazing experience. I was able to meet amazing people and learn so much about myself and pharmacology.

During the last month of the program, I was able to experience more about living in NOLA. I was able to visit several restaurants and eat some delicious food. Speaking of food, I attended my first ever crawfish boil and let me tell you, I understand why so many people in New Orleans love crawfish season! It took me a while to learn how to properly twist and eat a crawfish but eventually I got the hang of it!

Lastly, I was able to continue my work with the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Even though the program is over, I plan on continuing volunteering at the ReStore during my gap year.

I can honestly say that this program made me into a better person. I feel that it has better prepared me for the challenges that await me in medical school. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to attend Tulane’s Pharmacology program and my new degree!

Farewell!

April hours: 9

Spring Semester hours: 27

Cumulative 2018-2019 hours: 61

Tasty Crawfish!

Some of our Pharmacology class

March 2019

March was a very stressful month for me. As I mentioned in my last post, we had the NBME exam this month. Studying for the exam was extremely intense. As I started reviewing and studying for the shelf exam, I was blown away by just how much we learned throughout the course. Even though it was a lot of information to retain, I feel that I now have a strong lasting foundation in pharmacology, and I am truly grateful for that. With the NBME exam behind me, it officially means the end of Med Pharm. While we still have our Cellular Control Mechanism course and other electives to worry about, the end of the semester is drawing near.  Just one more month and I will have earned my Masters of Science degree! Like many of my classmates, I am now shifting my focus to the future. I plan on taking the MCAT this summer. I also plan on looking for either healthcare-related or research job opportunities in the New Orleans area, since I plan on staying here after I graduate! For community service, I continued volunteering at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. I truly enjoy working in the store, knowing that I am helping to support New Orleans Habitat for Humanity’s mission to eliminate poverty housing.

March hours: 9

Spring Semester hours: 18

Cumulative 2018-2019 hours: 52