UCLA Journal of Radiation Oncology Issue 4 - Flipbook - Page 16
UCLA RADIATION ONCOLOGY JOURNAL
WISDOM AKINGBEMI
Q: Are you the first member of your
family to wade into medicine or is there a
family member either in Nigeria or here
in the U.S. who works in the industry?
Q: What diagnosis/treatment site and/or
treatment technique are you interested in
learning more about?
W: Growing up in Nigeria, I had an
incredible example in a cousin who trained
in Nigeria. Unfortunately, he had to start
medical school all over when he eventually
moved stateside. His persistence to pursue
his dreams provides me with little excuse
no matter how tough things may seem.
W: I have already gotten so see the SBRT
and IMRT in use. I do hope to see a
Brachytherapy session while I’m here.
Q: Dr. Albert Chang is the Director of
Brachytherapy Services. Dr. Chang and
his team do exciting work. I’m sure
observing one of their cases will be a
signal experience.
Q: What do you hope to glean/gain from
the UCLA Radiation Oncology Medical
Student Preceptorship?
Do you foresee a future in Radiation
Oncology?
W: With the Summer Preceptorship, I
am hoping to get valuable experience in
research and clinical medicine from the
residents and attending. I want to gain
the ability to determine when to apply
different treatment options—radiation,
surgery, and chemotherapy.
W: I do see myself in Radiation Oncology.
I’m starting to differentiate between the
big three divisions in oncology: radiation,
medical, and surgical. A lot of things about
radiation oncology are compatible with
what I want in medicine—the capacity for
ground-breaking research, the opportunity
to positively impact the treatment of
patients, and the chance to be a member of
a comprehensive cancer team. ☐
Q: A requirement of the Preceptorship is
pairing with a physician mentor within
the department prior to application. How
did you pursue this mentorship? Who did
you match with?
W: I was able to meet with Dr. Raldow
and Dr. Kishan prior to my application.
While I was open to research in any cancer
site, I was drawn to the different natures
of the projects they both had in mind. I
am currently working on a quality of life/
patient-reported outcome data research
with Dr. Raldow as well as a dosimetry
project with Dr. Kishan. I have learned so
much and hope to continue learning as I
work with them.
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