The Minority Association of Pre Medical Students hosted its yearly 'Speed Mentoring' event on Monday, allowing pre med students the opportunity to have a Medical Student Mentor that will assist and guide them throughout their course of study.
Jaslene Reid, president of MAPS, recognizes the importance of creating an environment that allows students to become professionals in early years of college.
“Speed mentoring gets medical students to interact with pre-med students to establish a mentor-mentee relationship,” Reid said.
There were five medical student representatives present: Dafina Wise and Cierra Colbert, second-year med students; Liz Marsh, a third year med student; and Christopher Allen and Crystal Lee, both fourth year med students. All mentors gave valuable information to the mentees.
“It's a lifestyle that you have to adapt, to prioritize,” Allen said. “It's not the easiest route, but I'm here [and] ready to graduate.”
Marsh explained the values of having a lot of experience on a resume.
“It's good to have on your resume that you have experience.” Marsh said. “It will make you stand apart from everyone.”
Colbert spoke about the struggles that she went through during her course of pre-med studies
“It took me awhile to get to a medical school because they are so competitive,” she said.
Reid continues to help the minority students excel in pre med and med school. She believes in four points for success in this field: Don't get discouraged, get help, get an advisor and find a mentor.
“It's a long road,” she said, “but one that will lead to great success.”
The next meeting will be held Nov. 17 and will feature the PULSE Academy, which aims to improve awareness, esteem, and the health status of inner city youth in grades 7-12.
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