As the following few months have gone by and my exposure to the medical field has increased, I have come to conclusion that this is the career path I will follow in the years to come. When I initially began asking my mentor questions as to why she chose her career and some of the things she did to help reassure her that the choice was correct, she simply told me, "I just couldn't see myself doing anything else." While it's not the elaborate response I was looking for, it's the one that has helped me the most, because I truly can't envision myself as anything other than a doctor. All I need is patience, dedication to my studies, and resilience. 

        My experiences the last six months of this mentorship have taught me a great deal about my likes and dislikes of the job. While I love every part the job entails, I have realized that I don't enjoy the part of the job that is more routine-based. I enjoy a more fast-pased, action-filled environment that comes with being in the hospital. Knowing this I going to be crucial in how I plan my actions and studies from here on out. I began this mentorship simply exploring the career I had in mind, but now find myself near the end and ready to commit to the long journey and rewarding experiences that I await me in the future.