Onto the second term!

The first term has come to an end and I want to congratulate all of the first year Biomeds for completing IP and MBM. I know that it was a tough term so take the time to reflect on what you have just accomplished. As another term is upon you, refocus yourself on the reasons you came to PCOM's Biomed program. Don't be discouraged by the work but be motivated to continue to do your best. You have two new classes lined up. Take the advice of the second years and know that both Anatomy and Histology are not to be taken lightly. Make sure to re-evaluate your learning styles and decide if they are applicable to helping you succeed in Anatomy and Histology.

On another note, it's time for some introductions. I'm Odessa Pulido, a second year Biomed in the Organizational Leadership track. I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii and I graduated from Seattle University in 2010. As a Biology major, I studied the effects of TGF- Beta on the Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition of breast and bladder cancer cells.  Organizational Leadership was one of the reasons I was attracted to PCOM's Biomedical Science program. This program is for students who want to be leaders in their respective fields and make a change in their organizations. If this interests you, I highly recommend pursuing this route.

I hope that you all enjoyed your time with family and friends during the Thanksgiving break, and got to fit in some studying too, while recovering from your food coma. Again, congratulations for finishing your first term. I hope that you all stay focused on your goals and allow those at PCOM to help you get there. Onto the second term!