What Our Past Scholars Are Saying About Our Program:

The most amazing part of the Guthrie clinical semester were the people that I met there. They made sure that my learning experience was as good as I was willing to make it for myself. I was allowed to observe with the vascular surgery team and go on rounds with them every morning for almost 2 months and spend time in the OR and clinic with urology. The number of surgeries that I was allowed to observe was amazing. I have never learned so much information in such a short time and I know that it will be a huge leg-up for me throughout medical school.

Larissa Dobransky 

In retrospect, when I look back on the last twenty years of my life, I know certain moments will remain permanently imprinted in my mind and in my heart.  The last four months at Guthrie have done just that.  Prior to my clinical semester I was confident I wanted to be a physician, but I had no idea how deeply rooted it was in me.  Every moment I spend interacting with patients is a moment I feel utterly at peace with myself.  No other program is structured in such a way  that students are able to observe all facets of the medical work and the intimate web that is woven between all departments.  Any time I lose sight of my dream I will reflect back upon my wonderful experience at Guthrie and realize that despite the hardships, medicine is my passion.  Nothing will deter me from living that dream.

Abhishek Nemani

My experience at Guthrie was simply amazing.  Never before have I had the opportunity to shadow physicians and do original research all in the same semester.  I’ve met many great people along with the way who have reinforced my decision to enter medicine, and I feel even more prepared to enter medical school and continue on the road ahead. 

Elizabeth Miller 

I cannot believe how fast the semester flew by or how many terrific people I have met in a few short months.  During my clinical rotations I was able to shadow physicians in many departments, spend time in the OR, as well as go out with the helicopter team and travel with a Hospice nurse.  These experiences were complimented by alternative medicine and medical ethics discussions at Wilkes University, as well as working with a physician on a clinical research project.  All of these experiences gave me a better appreciation for what a medical career truly entails, as well as the traits needed to have a trusting physician-patient relationship.  Honestly, I do not know how to thank everyone who made this semester possible, but it has truly been a memorable experience. 

Rajitha Devadoss 

As a Guthrie Scholar, I have been extremely fortunate to shadow a wide range of specialties and actively participate in current scientific research through Robert Packer Hospital, the Guthrie Research Foundation, the Guthrie Clinic and its affiliates.  During our Guthrie clinical semester, we have the opportunity to apply our theoretical knowledge from 3.5 years of undergraduate education from Wilkes University into a practical, clinical healthcare setting.  We are allowed to observe from a wide range of rotations and shadow several friendly healthcare professionals from cardiothoracic surgeons to midwives.  With a research experience in either clinical or basic science, we are given an in-depth understanding into scientific research methods and techniques.  This semester has been a great beginning to our medical careers as we enter medical school and the community as future physicians!

Melissa Petras, a senior at Wilkes University and a member of the Guthrie Scholars Program talks about her experiences with Guthrie. Click the Audio button below to hear Melissa discuss her experience as a Guthrie Scholar.

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