Pathya Kunthy, a fourth-year Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) student, has been named the 黑料传送门 South Georgia Student Researcher of the Year.
Kunthy described research as an important component of medical training and professional development for physicians.
鈥淏eing a physician is an unwritten commitment to lifelong learning,鈥� Kunthy said. 鈥淩esearch is a form of continuous learning that can be pursued throughout your whole career if you wish.鈥�
The experience, Kunthy said, also strengthens a physician鈥檚 ability to interpret and assess medical literature.
鈥淧articipating in research equips oneself with the necessary skills to evaluate and critique research in a meaningful way which in turns, helps you be a better physician for your patients,鈥� Kunthy said.
Looking back on the experience of conducting research during medical school, Kunthy noted that the work requires dedication and persistence.
鈥淩esearch is important and quality research takes time and meaningful collaborations,鈥� Kunthy said. 鈥淭his requires being proactive and getting an early head start. I would tell myself, 鈥業f you think you are working hard, work harder!鈥欌��
As Kunthy approaches Match Day and graduation, he credits 黑料传送门 with providing clinical knowledge and resources as well as a strong support system.
鈥淢edicine is long and hard,鈥� Kunthy said. 鈥淗aving friends to cheer you on and mentors to guide you is invaluable.鈥�
Research is not a required part of the DO program curriculum, Kunthy noted, making the work a personal commitment outside of standard coursework.
鈥淩eceiving this award means all those hours writing papers, analyzing data, and staring at research papers was all worth it at the end.鈥�