The Heart and Hurricane #438752 of 2020
The month of October has been filled with unpredictable challenges but also many enjoyable and gratifying events. For starters, my favorite modules thus far in the program took place during the month of October (I honestly feel like I say that after each module). Everything related to the cardiovascular system has been a joy to learn for me. I am fascinated by all it encompasses, from the anatomy and physiology of the heart and modulation of alpha and beta receptors to the actions of vasodilators in vascular smooth muscle. In fact, it has made me ponder if a specialty related to the cardiovascular system is something I should pursue later down the road. Our professors have done a great job explaining the material in a way that is easy to understand but also gives the students the option to learn it at a deeper level. The interest that I discovered in the cardiovascular system during these modules is best shown on my exam scores. Compounding that interest with the skills and study tec