Morehouse School of Medicine: Lunch & Learn

 On September 11, 2025, I attended a Health Careers Program Lunch & Learn featuring Morehouse School of Medicine. The purpose of this event was to expose students to the various pathways available at the Morehouse School of Medicine for those interested in pursuing careers in medicine. I thought the activity was very informative, and I learned a lot of general facts about ways to get started with graduate school or various routes to different medical professional paths. There were times when I felt overwhelmed in the meeting because of the amount of work I will have to put in to get to where I want to be. The levels of schooling I still need to complete after completing 4 years of undergraduate studies, including graduate school, taking the MCAT, and entering residency and fellowship, all seemed overwhelming. On top of all of those requirements, the cost of wanting to pursue a career like this loomed over me the entire time. What was beneficial about this meeting was that the programs being discussed were easier pathways to medical school, already setting people up for success, regardless of the path they may choose to take. Reflecting on the Lunch & Learn, I realize that I can connect many of the habits of mind to the emotions I was feeling as I sat there, thinking about the future I want to build for myself. To start off, persistence is a key factor because if I lack persistence, nothing will get done. I am not expecting every task I complete from here on out to be a one-and-done, so I know I have to prepare myself to be ready to keep trying until I get the results I want. In addition to the Habits of Mind, in ADW, we discussed scientific fact-making stemming from a male Eurocentric view; therefore, it does not take into account the biology of Black women. This is one of the key ideas highlighted in this talk, emphasizing the importance of Black women in the science field. It is important to give representation to people who have none, and right now, black women are being mistreated because of the lack of knowledge about our bodies.

Alise Givens C'29