Performing a Procedure Is Important, but the Preparation Is Much More Crucial
Earlier in my junior residence, I was really excited to do many things, especially performing a medical procedure ranging from drawing blood to performing a surgical technique.
The First Time I Showed My Vulnerability and It Changed My Life
Ever since I was born, I have never once thought of showing anyone my feeling. I was never taught to do so, and even worse, I was taught otherwise that being vulnerable is being weak. However, when I studied medicine in Japan, everything changed.
A Surprising Difference between Japan and Cambodia’s Medical Work
I practiced clinical clerkship in Cambodia for 10 weeks thanks to my university’s curriculum, during which I trained in general surgery, internal medicine, and orthopedic trauma surgery departments. I have learned a lot about health problems and medical work in Cambodia, one of which I did not expect to see at all.
