What our Young Scholars say
Iman Soraya Through this internship, I learnt what went behind writing a systematic review with hands-on experience from start to finish, and by the end of my internship with the helpful guidance and support from my mentors, from data extraction to systematic analysis. I’ve also definitely gotten better at my presentation and debating skills. With an interesting topic each week to debate amongst my peers gave us the opportunity to learn and improve ourselves in the process. We also have a weekly progress report session with Dr Vinod, where it is extremely engaging and thought provoking. Lastly, this internship allowed me to grow and experience research, and the field of medicine in a way that couldn’t be replicated elsewhere. For that I’m sincerely grateful to be chosen to be a part of this stimulating and engaging internship. | |
Diana Agnes The young scholar’s program has been a great beginner friendly way to delve into the world of research. At the start of the program, interns can choose from a range of different research paper questions which I found quite challenging since all the topics were interesting in their own ways. The project I chose was on covid-19 treatments which is fascinating and relevant. Throughout the program, we learnt many skills that better equipped us for writing a research paper. The workshops we had on different research software, writing techniques and how to write a research paper were very helpful. Following that, we also had multiple talks from experts on the field and even PHD students. To sum it all up, I found that the knowledge I gathered in this program was invaluable and I am looking forward to use it soon. | |
Mrinalini Shrither As 3 months of the Young Scholars Program have passed, I look back at the time spent on my internship fondly, reflecting on everything I have learned. As someone with zero prior knowledge of this field or how to conduct scientific research, I knew it would be a big challenge to take on this project. However, my supervisors were patient, answering every question I had during our meetings, and providing me with feedback on how to improve my research skills. Through group debates, forums, and presentations with other students, I’ve been able to improve my ability to work in a team. We always had interesting discussions that let me gain new perspectives and express my own opinions. Overall, YSP has been a new and exciting experience that let me gain insight into the world of research and life at Monash. | |
Cheam Jia Ying I was lucky enough to be chosen to join the YSP and have a chance to work on a research project investigating gut microbiome modulation. Throughout the research internship, I was guided by my wonderful supervisors, patiently teaching me techniques required. Monash University not only has excellent research teams to guide us to carry out research in an organised way but also a wide variety of research resources that can be easily accessed. In addition to that, we also get to share our thoughts, working together and exchange our opinions on various topics during the debate and presentation, which really helps to boost my self-confidence to speak and express in public. Joining the YSP is really a fantastic experience for me and I believe the skills, knowledges and experiences I have gained throughout the internship will be useful to my future studies and shape me into a better and well-prepared medical student. |