Pre-Marseille (Colorado Session 2)

I will be attending the Marseille Colorado Session II next week. I chose to attend the Marseille Experience because I want to learn more about patient safety and bring the teachings back to my school. Having just completed my first year of medical school, I’m excited for the coming clinical experiences but feel underprepared in discussions regarding patient safety. In our curriculum’s first block, I remember briefly learning about adverse events and improvement initiatives in the Cleveland area. Later on in the school year, I joined the Student Committee on Medical Education (SCME) to provide recommendations on curricular improvements. I’m hoping that my experiences at Marseille next week prepare me to come back and make a lasting impact on our school’s curriculum for patient care. I’m especially interested in learning from professionals with years of experience and how they respond to daily obstacles. In parallel to my undergraduate degree in… Continue reading →