Attending a career-related seminar/ networking event: Know Your Birth Team Panel (2-3 points)
On October 23rd, I attended the “Know Your Birth Team Panel Event” that was hosted by the Women’s Health Initiative of the Health Careers Club. The panel consisted of a large group of women who are involved in the birthing process in a wide array of ways. Their specialties ranged from doulas and midwives to chiropractors and dance instructors. Out of all the specialties, there were no OB/GYNs, which was shocking to me at first. When I think of birthing, OB/GYNs are the first professionals that come to my mind. Hearing about how many other ways I could support Black mothers was eye-opening for me and pushed me to consider other avenues.
Hearing about their experiences outside of the OB/GYN perspective was also interesting. Across the board, they urged aspiring doctors to make sure they consider all aspects of the birthing team instead of just medicine. Like many in the audience, I want to become an obstetrician, so I took their message to heart. They emphasized the importance of networking and how Western medicine might not always be the cure for an issue. In the future, I plan to make an effort to make connections across professions instead of just with doctors. This way, I can give my patients the best care possible.
After the event, I stayed back to network with the panelists, and each of them provided me with great information on possible shadowing and mentor opportunities. I took down their contact information and will continue to be in contact with them. This event was a great step towards building my networking abilities and pursuing my dream of being an obstetrician.
Hearing about their experiences outside of the OB/GYN perspective was also interesting. Across the board, they urged aspiring doctors to make sure they consider all aspects of the birthing team instead of just medicine. Like many in the audience, I want to become an obstetrician, so I took their message to heart. They emphasized the importance of networking and how Western medicine might not always be the cure for an issue. In the future, I plan to make an effort to make connections across professions instead of just with doctors. This way, I can give my patients the best care possible.
After the event, I stayed back to network with the panelists, and each of them provided me with great information on possible shadowing and mentor opportunities. I took down their contact information and will continue to be in contact with them. This event was a great step towards building my networking abilities and pursuing my dream of being an obstetrician.
- Taylar Wharton
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