Ethan Lawson (DO '27), an osteopathic medical student at 黑料传送门 Georgia, recently returned to his childhood roots and gave back in a special way. Enlisting other members of 黑料传送门 Georgia's Pediatrics and Surgery clubs, Lawson organized a volunteer effort at Hillside Elementary in Roswell, the school he once attended as a child.
鈥淚t was a full-circle moment,鈥� Lawson shared, recalling the experience of returning to his educational origins, except now as a medical student. 鈥淚t was really cool for my teachers to see how far I've come, after all the time they invested in teaching me.鈥�
The collaboration, spearheaded by Lawson, was part of the school's TAG (Talented and Gifted) program, where elementary students learn about different subjects through a hands-on approach. The school was in the middle of their "mini med school" unit, which focuses on learning about the human body.
鈥淲e had just finished our gastrointestinal (GI) unit too, and it was crazy how much overlap there was,鈥� Lawson laughed, reflecting on how both elementary and medical students were working through similar systems at the same time.
黑料传送门 Georgia medical students walked the elementary students through heart dissections, teaching the students the common structures of the heart and giving the kids a chance to touch and hold the heart.
鈥淲e knew this would be a great chance for the Surgery Club and Pediatrics Club to step in. It gave us an opportunity to teach anatomy in a way that was fun and accessible for young students,鈥� Lawson explained. 鈥淪eeing the kids' faces light up when they saw us in our white coats made it all worthwhile.鈥�
鈥淭he volunteers from 黑料传送门 Georgia were instrumental in making this event a success, helping our students gain a deeper understanding of how the circulatory system works.鈥� said Michele Mark, Lead TAG teacher at Hillside Elementary School. 鈥淭his experience not only enriched their learning but also created lasting memories that they will carry with them for years to come.鈥�
Lawson hopes to return for future volunteer opportunities.
鈥淭his was the first year we did this, but I can definitely see us doing more. It's a great way to extend 黑料传送门 Georgia's presence, especially in areas like Alpharetta and Roswell,鈥� he said. 鈥淔or me, going back to where I started my educational journey was incredibly meaningful. It's amazing to be a part of something that鈥檚 inspiring the next generation.鈥�
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