Page 29 - COMP Magazine - Winter 2018
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Shanette Bruce Owen, DO ’18
Classes are done, the first two boards passed, rotations are going well, and then it’s time to I participated in Interview Stream first and realized that answering the standard questions
apply for residency! I was ecstatic to begin the process, but the weight of the application asked by residency programs was more difficult than I’d imagined. Meeting with Jess
and interview season soon hit me. Reynolds face to face, after she reviewed my Interview Stream, was fantastic. She noted I
move around a lot while seated and talking, and gave me tips on how to use that to my
Dr. Guenther took time to help me define my goals both career-wise and personally; this
led me to the conclusion that I was looking for a full-spectrum family medicine program. advantage and to display my confidence rather than appearing nervous or timid simply
She was available throughout the process to answer questions and address fears. Not only because I fidget. She was able to point out details that I wouldn’t have noticed if I had
did she provide very practical advice, but she also offered moral and emotional support prepared on my own.
that boosted my self-confidence and affirmed I had support from WesternU. We are very fortunate to have the Office of Career and Professional Development. They
addressed my specific needs and concerns and reviewed my application with my goals and
I knew I would have to acknowledge the “red flags” on my application (class remediation situation in mind; I was never given generic advice or direction. The time each of them
and a second attempt on Level 1) and convince programs that these often-perceived dedicated to me was affirming, and their kindness and practicality made the process
negatives actually are an important part of why I’ll be a successful physician. Mike Giulietti manageable. On rotations, I met students from all over the nation representing dozens of
met with me several times to talk about my personal statement. His knowledge of medical schools, and learned that COMP is unique in many ways, one being the resources
residency programs and the application process, along with his ability to assist students in available to third- and fourth-year students. When I submitted my application last summer,
presenting themselves with the written word, is invaluable! I received compliments from I knew that not only did I do everything possible to match, but others had done what they
several interviewers and program directors on my personal statement, which further could for me to match as well. n
reinforced that the application review process for residency programs is not just about
class rankings and board scores but seeking residents who fit into the individual programs.
Shanette Bruce, DO, Mike Giulietti, Jess Reynolds
Classes are done, the first two boards passed, rotations are going well, and then it’s time to I participated in Interview Stream first and realized that answering the standard questions
apply for residency! I was ecstatic to begin the process, but the weight of the application asked by residency programs was more difficult than I’d imagined. Meeting with Jess
and interview season soon hit me. Reynolds face to face, after she reviewed my Interview Stream, was fantastic. She noted I
move around a lot while seated and talking, and gave me tips on how to use that to my
Dr. Guenther took time to help me define my goals both career-wise and personally; this
led me to the conclusion that I was looking for a full-spectrum family medicine program. advantage and to display my confidence rather than appearing nervous or timid simply
She was available throughout the process to answer questions and address fears. Not only because I fidget. She was able to point out details that I wouldn’t have noticed if I had
did she provide very practical advice, but she also offered moral and emotional support prepared on my own.
that boosted my self-confidence and affirmed I had support from WesternU. We are very fortunate to have the Office of Career and Professional Development. They
addressed my specific needs and concerns and reviewed my application with my goals and
I knew I would have to acknowledge the “red flags” on my application (class remediation situation in mind; I was never given generic advice or direction. The time each of them
and a second attempt on Level 1) and convince programs that these often-perceived dedicated to me was affirming, and their kindness and practicality made the process
negatives actually are an important part of why I’ll be a successful physician. Mike Giulietti manageable. On rotations, I met students from all over the nation representing dozens of
met with me several times to talk about my personal statement. His knowledge of medical schools, and learned that COMP is unique in many ways, one being the resources
residency programs and the application process, along with his ability to assist students in available to third- and fourth-year students. When I submitted my application last summer,
presenting themselves with the written word, is invaluable! I received compliments from I knew that not only did I do everything possible to match, but others had done what they
several interviewers and program directors on my personal statement, which further could for me to match as well. n
reinforced that the application review process for residency programs is not just about
class rankings and board scores but seeking residents who fit into the individual programs.
Shanette Bruce, DO, Mike Giulietti, Jess Reynolds
