Matthew
“I began volunteering at Hoag Orthopedic Institute as a clinical
research intern shortly after I graduated college. My experience working
with HOI has been both remarkable and educational. I will be attending
medical school next year, and HOI introduced me to clinical research,
allowed me to design and construct research projects, gave me opportunities
to shadow orthopedic surgeries, and taught me more about the administrative
side of medicine. These are invaluable assets I hope to carry with me
through my career in medicine. The physicians and other colleagues are
extremely responsive and supportive, and I look forward to continuing
to work with them throughout my gap year.
Ezequiel
"As a third year medical student, I was searching for opportunities
to learn more about the field of Sports Medicine. This was when I learned
about the Hoag Orthopedics volunteer program and the wonderful physicians,
researchers, and clinical staff that work there. My time with the research
team has allowed me to connect with mentors in the field of orthopedics
and sports medicine. It has also allowed me to gain experience with data
analysis and interpretation as well as learning about the different rehabilitation
processes of patients. Now I am
applying for residency and hope to continue to use the skills that I learned
at Hoag Orthopedics to make a positive impact on the lives of my future
patients."
Katie
"I began volunteering at Hoag Orthopedics after my first year of medical
school, and have continued to stay involved as a current third-year medical
student. I am extremely grateful for the research experience and shadowing
opportunities I have gained through Hoag Orthopedics. Through volunteering,
I have expanded my knowledge of the overall research process and how to
conduct high-quality studies. Furthermore, I have been able to witness
the impact of such research and innovation while observing in clinic and
the operating room. The lessons, experiences, and mentorship I have gained
through Hoag have continued to shape the way I approach patient care,
research, and education throughout medical school. I highly recommend
volunteering with Hoag if you have the opportunity, as it truly showcased
how research and innovation impact patient outcomes."
- Katie Frei, M.D. Candidate, Class of 2028, Creighton University School
of Medicine
Zachary
"I became involved with Hoag Orthopedic Institute during my first
year of medical school. My time with the research team has been an incredibly
rewarding and educational experience. Through my involvement in various
projects, I learned how to accurately collect and organize clinical data,
transform raw numbers into meaningful statistical analyses, interpret
research findings, and present results through tables, figures, abstracts,
and manuscripts. The physicians and research staff that I worked with
at HOI were always willing to take time out of their busy schedules to
answer my questions, provide guidance, and offer meaningful mentorship
throughout the research process. As I have expanded my research involvement
to work with physicians in other medical specialties, I have realized
how much the knowledge and skills I developed at HOI have prepared me
to contribute confidently to a variety of projects. I am extremely grateful
for the mentorship and opportunities I received at HOI, and I hope to
continue applying these skills throughout medical school and my future
career as a physician."
- Zachary Mills, Medical Student