Once I became aware of my true passion, I commenced on a mission to get experience in that field. I vividly recall sitting in my general chemistry lecture, when my professor mentioned a program called Care Extender Program, which was sponsored by UCLA, and how it would be a good opportunity for students interested in health care field. I will be forever grateful to him for informing us about this great program, and, of course, for simplifying the complex world of thermodynamics! Given how renowned the program was, it also had a reputation of being extremely competitive. After a rigorous application and interview process, I was handpicked for that cycle. It was my first exposure to a hospital setting. During a constructive year in the program