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Personal Narrative: My Experience As A Resident Advisor

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As a Resident Advisor (RA) I have had nights where I was woken up to help a resident who was vomiting in their bed from a night of heavy drinking. These situations required me to take control of the room and think quickly on my feet. As a physician, these are qualities that are important to make sure that the patients receive the care they need in a timely fashion. While the skills of an RA and the skills of a physician are vastly different I am confident that the skills I will take away from being an RA will allow me to improve my patient’s lives through the care I will provide.
In addition to my experiences as an RA, working in a research lab allowed me to develop my critical and creative thinking skills. Whether it was maintaining cell
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