2008 Woodie Awards
CDC Event Gives Students Glimpse into Physician Life
Dana Faleck
Issue date: 4/15/08 Section: Science and Health
On Monday March 2, five well-established physicians convened to share their experiences as Orthodox medical professionals, contributing to a panel discussion entitled "A Day in the Life of a Physician."
The event was the second of three lectures comprising a new pre-professional series launched by the Career Development Center (CDC) and was co-sponsored by the Pre-med Club and the Office of Academic Advisement. Held at the Wilf Campus, the program was well-attended by both undergraduate men and women, with not a free seat left in the room.
"The goal behind these events was twofold," explained Laurie Davis, director of counseling and programming for the CDC. "The first is to expose students who are unsure of their career path to career options, and the second is to provide further insight for those students who have already decided to pursue these careers."
The program began with a short introduction of each physician and a brief overview of his or her background. The panel included Dr. Gary Berger, director of the plastic surgery clinic at Montefiore Hospital, Dr. Jeffrey Farkas, director of Interventional Neuroradiology at Maimonides Medical Center, Dr. Tzivia Moreen, a resident at Weill Cornell Medical College, Dr. Michael Muschel, member of the Hudson Heart Association in Cardiovascular Disease Critical Care and Internal Medicine, and Dr. Michael Schulder, vice chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at North Shore University Hospital.
The physicians then addressed questions from the audience, relating their experiences in medical school, residency, and current professional lives. They also offered suggestions about choosing a specialty.
One of the main topics discussed was how each panelist, as an observant Jew, deals with the demands accompanying the life of a physician. The panelists spoke of some of the difficulties, giving advice on how to maneuver within the system, specifically regarding work on Shabbos.
The panelists also addressed how they balance family life with the responsibilities of a physician. Students were able to get a real feel for what life would be like should they continue on their paths to becoming practicing doctors.
"As a pre-med student applying to medical schools this coming year, it was good to hear what people
The event was the second of three lectures comprising a new pre-professional series launched by the Career Development Center (CDC) and was co-sponsored by the Pre-med Club and the Office of Academic Advisement. Held at the Wilf Campus, the program was well-attended by both undergraduate men and women, with not a free seat left in the room.
"The goal behind these events was twofold," explained Laurie Davis, director of counseling and programming for the CDC. "The first is to expose students who are unsure of their career path to career options, and the second is to provide further insight for those students who have already decided to pursue these careers."
The program began with a short introduction of each physician and a brief overview of his or her background. The panel included Dr. Gary Berger, director of the plastic surgery clinic at Montefiore Hospital, Dr. Jeffrey Farkas, director of Interventional Neuroradiology at Maimonides Medical Center, Dr. Tzivia Moreen, a resident at Weill Cornell Medical College, Dr. Michael Muschel, member of the Hudson Heart Association in Cardiovascular Disease Critical Care and Internal Medicine, and Dr. Michael Schulder, vice chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at North Shore University Hospital.
The physicians then addressed questions from the audience, relating their experiences in medical school, residency, and current professional lives. They also offered suggestions about choosing a specialty.
One of the main topics discussed was how each panelist, as an observant Jew, deals with the demands accompanying the life of a physician. The panelists spoke of some of the difficulties, giving advice on how to maneuver within the system, specifically regarding work on Shabbos.
The panelists also addressed how they balance family life with the responsibilities of a physician. Students were able to get a real feel for what life would be like should they continue on their paths to becoming practicing doctors.
"As a pre-med student applying to medical schools this coming year, it was good to hear what people
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