Post-Bacc Premedical student Heather Calderwood is getting ready for her first shift as a volunteer EMT on Richmond Rescue during the Coronavirus pandemic.
She shares how she is thinking of ways to be able to express compassion for patients she may see on her shift while she is also wearing extensive personal protective equipment to keep herself and everyone around her safe from the virus.
This experience is on top of Heather keeping up with her premedical coursework and adjusting to remote learning. She shares her experience both in school and as she prepares to volunteer in her community, all of which are confirming her choice to become a Physicians Assistant in the near future.
About UVM's Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program:
UVM's Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program boasts a high acceptance rate into medical school and has helped students pursue medical, dental, veterinary, pharmacy, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, physical therapy, and other health professions. With specialized tracks that help students pursue a background in a specific medical field of interest, students find the most relevant courses to help get them prepared.