NewsLetterIssue4 April-June10.indd - RIS stories

HIGH SCHOOL
Ahmarin Noor
The place I found most interesting was the pharmacy.
What I liked about the pharmacy at Bumrungrad was
its advancement in technology. They use a pharmacy
robot with a software overlay which would provide
better inventory control, increase productivity and
efficiency, and decrease the error rate at which the
medicines are distributed throughout the hospital.
Overall, it was a breathtaking experience, and I
enjoyed every bit of it.
Akansha (Aki) Shah
To begin the worthwhile trip, we had an introductory
overview from the marketing director of Bumungrad,
who fortunately organizes this internship every year for
all future medical students in RIS. She predicted that
after witnessing the “inner-secrets” of the hospital,
students might change their minds, choose a milder
job within the medical department, or become even
more enthusiastic. For me, the last scenario was true.
In the two days, we asked many questions to suffice our
inquisitiveness, took memorable pictures of a lifetime
opportunity, and learned about each department
specifically from experienced head nurses.
Overall, I think that the trip was worthwhile and I
encourage all sophomores and freshmen who might
be considering a medical career to contact the Parent
Auxiliary in your junior year to attend this internship.
I believe that the Internship was a great opportunity
for young students like us to view the realities of a
hospital and determine our future in the medicine
field.
Tapani (Preme) Pratumsuwan
What I really like about this program is how
approachable and welcoming the staff of the hospital
really are. All the staff were willing to share the
major and minor details and information
about their specific specialties and with such
great admiration towards their field.
Truthfully, the RIS Internship at
Bumrungrad Hospital had made this
year one of the best years in my life
and no one should ever miss out
on the wonderful opportunity
and experience!
Sheng Feng (Jacky) Tsai
I would like to thank all the
people who have made this
program possible, especially
the Parents Auxiliary and Bumrungrad Hospital.
This trip has so far been one of the most interesting
trips I have ever had. It not only introduced me to the
jobs many diverse people have in hospitals, but also
to many things that ordinary people do not see, or
have ever thought about, when they go to hospitals.
It completely changed the way I view pharmacists,
from being people who sit behind the counter giving
medicines to patients to individuals who control an
intricate system of machines that sort medicines
accurately and efficiently. Touching and smelling the
organ samples from patients was sometimes repulsive,
but it was also a new experience. It reminded me that I
can have another route in the medical field, like being
a pharmacist, but this doesn’t mean that I’m not going
to try to pursue being a doctor.
Nannapas (Pear) Sitipun
This program provides a good opportunity for students
to explore their interests in a very specific area. We
had the chance to ask specific questions regarding
diseases, symptoms, treatments, etc. I learned about
medical equipment, human organs with cancer that I
never learned or heard before without attending this
program. I have learned that nowadays technology
plays an important role in helping doctors examine and
cure patients with less pain and costs.
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