55 Research Reflection by Gauri Garg

My research experience has been an instrumental aspect of my professional and educational development as an undergraduate student. I have done research through the Department of Neurology, Department of Gastroenterology, through the Pediatric Clinical Research Minor, and at a summer internship at the National Institutes of Health. These experiences have taught me the scientific process, interacting with research subjects, submitting an IRB application, presenting at conferences, and writing scientifically. In the future, I hope to become a physician and pursue research in my profession. Opportunities through doing undergraduate research have given me leadership positions in addition to research experience. I have worked as an Undergraduate Research Leader through the Office of Undergraduate Research and helped mentor other students trying to get involved in research. These opportunities will help me achieve my goals and be a leader as a physician.