Medical studies The Mia Tarditi graduate aims to support others in a variety of contexts, from the club she created as a student, Pre-health on polyin her time as a teaching assistant and in her professional life as a medical assistant in a cardiology office.
The dedication of Tarditi extends to his desire to obtain a minor Nutrition and healthy lifeReceiving a GPA of 4.0 in all its first cycle study program.
His care for the others is deep, starting at the family level with his father, a doctor. After having worked in emergency services and with poorly served communities and seen the impact of patients who do not feel throughout their care, Tarditi felt the need to get involved. Her empathy then shows that she strives to plead and listen to others, in particular poorly served communities that receive less support.
His care also extends to the class level, according to Health solutions college Assistant teacher professor Rollin Medcalf.
“She is extremely gifted academically in the basic sciences and our courses in the College of Health Solutions. She was a leader in additional teaching to chemistry and helped help students succeed in these difficult courses, “said Medcalf. “Students flock to their teaching and revision sessions.”
It is not surprising that now Tarditi seeks to extend his skills to take care of others in Argentina as a medical interpreter this summer.
Here she shares more on her ASU trip.
Question: What was your “AHA” moment when you realized that you wanted to study the field in which you specialized?
Answer: My father is a doctor, so hospitals have always felt familiar. I grew up by visiting him at work, saying to all those who wanted to ask that I would be a doctor one day and listen to his cases as if they were stories to sleep. However, my “AHA” moment occurred when my younger brother was born with serious medical complications. We were lucky to have a care team that explained things with patience, registered on us and made sure that we felt. It was the first time that I understood how powerful the human connection could be in medicine and something I have with me in everything I do.
Looking back now, especially after working in emergency services and volunteering with poorly served communities, I realize how rare this experience. I met patients who were released unanswered, who left more confused than taking care and who had trouble trusting a system that never seemed to be built for them. This contrast pushed me to pursue medication not only to treat, but to defend, listen to and create the type of care experience that each patient deserves but not all patients.
Q: Why did you choose the ASU?
A: I chose the ASU because it gave me the opportunity to apply knowledge in class and grow through practical experiences. From the pre-health of the head to Poly to carrying out research with the DR (Allison) Poulos And working as a teaching assistant, I was able to explore health care from several angles. The ASU was a place where I could challenge myself, support my community and take significant measures towards a future in medicine.
Q: What did you learn from the ASU – in class or otherwise – who surprised you or changed your point of view?
A: At the ASU, something that really changed my point of view was to read “The mind catches you and you fall.” Before that, I had not fully realized how much the culture shapes the way people see disease and health care. It has never come to mind to ask a patient what he thinks of causing his symptoms or how he understands his condition. This book made me think about the importance of cultural humility in medicine. I now see how essential it is to listen to first and deal with a complete understanding of the history of a patient. I intend to wear this with me in my future as a doctor.
Q: What teacher taught you the most important lesson at ASU?
A: Dr. Medcalf taught me the importance of investing not only in others but also in you. As a person who supported me from the start at the foundation of pre-health on Poly, he showed me what it really means to direct with intention, goal and heart. He constantly encourages his students to seize opportunities and, more importantly, to defend themselves and to create these opportunities when they do not yet exist.
Thanks to his mentoring, I learned that believing in your potential is just as important as believing in others. He taught me that you should give yourself the same patience, encouragement and thanks that you are so glad to those around you. Looking at the way he raises students and pushes them to grow reminded me that success often begins by believing in you and finding the courage to take the first step. I hope to lead this state of mind with me when I go to medicine: to support and defend others while continuing to grow, to take the initiative and to shape the kind of future that I imagine for myself and those I serve.
Q: What is the best advice you give to those who are still at school?
A: Do not be afraid to take the initiative and create the opportunities you are looking for. Whether it is a new club, the search for mentorship or volunteering in your community, the experience that you build outside the class is just as precious as what is happening inside.
Q: What are your projects after graduation?
A: I intend to frequent a medical school and rely on the foundations that I created at ASU. In the short term, I will spend a month in Argentina thanks to a global health program (with Child Family Health International), where I will learn medical interpretation and work alongside local doctors. I will support patient care in poorly served communities while deepening my understanding of intercultural medicine and the provision of health care abroad.
Q: If someone gave you $ 40 million to solve a problem on our planet, what would you attack you?
A: I would invest it in strengthening access to primary care in poorly served communities. This means funding clinics, training interdisciplinary care teams and creating sustainable programs that focus on preventive care. It is one of the most direct means of improving health equity and long -term results.