I'm a first-year medical student in the Philippines. I think it's safe to say that I fell in love with both the clinical and public health aspects of healthcare. I do well in class, but I don't consider myself an academic weapon.
I recently applied for a scholarship at MIDSEA26 but got rejected, so I'm taking it as a challenge to improve my skills. I already have experience in species distribution modeling with MaxEnt and in using geographic information systems (QGIS and ArcGIS) during my undergraduate years, so I just built my resume around that. I have 2 studies already submitted for review. My brother also advised me to find my niche.
Hence, I would like to ask the good people of this subreddit about what I could do to build my background in public health research as a current medical student.
- Are there any workshops that I can attend? (preferably, ASEAN)
- Which organizations are best for me to volunteer with based on my background?
- How did you find your niche? Did you have your journey already figured out when you started?
- This may sound dumb lmao, but is cold messaging people on LinkedIn for advice and opportunities a good idea?
I've done my research on this, but asking experienced people's opinions is definitely as important. Thank you!
