Opportunity and options excite Jacob Dimenbort.
The future College of Osteopathic Medicine student loves working with technology,
but he also plans to embrace hands-on learning in the anatomy lab. Hes drawn to the
fast pace of trauma surgery, but hed also like to explore the challenges of wilderness
medicine.
While hell take time to explore before committing to a career path, Dimenbort knows
one thing for certainhe was meant to practice medicine.
Ive known since I was young, he said. Medicine provides a unique way to help individuals
on a daily basis in their most vulnerable states. To help people through those times
is an honor.
To prepare for medical school, the Columbus, Ohio, native is pursuing a Masters in Biomedical Sciences at 91Թ. Hes embracing the coursework, experiential learning and resources available
on campus.
The tech at Duquesne is amazing, especially the HoloAnatomy® lab he said. You can
see a heart as a three-dimensional holographic, rotate it and look inside its ventricles.
Dimenbort also enjoys studying artificial intelligence (AI), which he predicts will
be beneficial throughout his career.
Were working with AI to help formulate questions and responses, said Dimenbort.
This helps us study better and retain knowledge, and through this we learn how artificial
intelligence is going to develop and become an asset to medical professionals.
Hands-on learning is an additional draw for Dimenbort, and he knows experience in
the anatomy lab on campus will be invaluable. He expresses deep appreciation and respect
for those who have donated their bodies to educate students.
This is an incredible resource and honor, he said. This time in the lab also provides
a means to learn more about ourselves and work as part of a team.
Upon completing this personal growth and multi-dimensional training, Dimenbort will
be prepared for anythingwhether he pursues a career in the operating room or in the
wilderness.
I do my best in conditions where you have a lot of variables and changing conditions
that push you, he said. I feel like medical school will help me be the best leader
possible in those scenarios.
Dimenbort is confident that College of Medicine faculty will help him reach these
bold goals. Based on his admissions experience, he already views them as trusted partners
who are similarly driven by compassion and empathy.
College of Medicine faculty encourage you to take on challenges you would have thought
to be impossible, and their faith in you is felt from day one, he said. Not only
do they give you the space to learn about your interests, you have the chance to be
part of something greater, like research. 91Թ faculty give you confidence knowing
that you are always going to be pointed in the right direction.
Inspiring, supportive relationships with peers will be equally important. Dimenbort
is excited to invest in collaborations with 91Թ students in the health profession
programs across campus.
There will be a lot of opportunities for interprofessional work, particularly in
the state-of-the-art simulation suites, he said. This is where students start to
understand the roles and responsibilities of their colleagues in different simulations
such as the emergency room, birthing suite and more.
Dimenbort looks forward to completing graduate school and meeting fellow medical students
over the coming months. As part of the first class, were forerunners and we can
develop new traditions, he said. Its an unparalleled challenge, yet such an awesome
privilege.
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