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Abbey
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As a deaf person interested in attending Crown College to pursue ministry and eventually become a surgeon working in other countries, what are the biggest challenges I might face in both fields, especially in communication, cultural differences, and accessibility, and what specific skills should I develop in college to overcome these challenges while preparing for a career that blends healthcare and ministry in diverse, international settings?
I am a deaf high school student interested in pursuing both ministry and a career as a surgeon, with a particular focus on international work. I want to understand how to effectively communicate and serve in different cultural contexts, especially where access to healthcare might be limited or where there might be language barriers. My goal is to prepare for a future where I can help others both spiritually and physically, and I want to know what steps I should take now to make this possible.
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Aisha Taylor
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Hello Abbey,
Your aspiration to blend ministry and surgery to make a global difference is genuinely admirable! Here's a roadmap to equip yourself and tackle potential hurdles:
1. Communication
- Expand your linguistic skills, including sign languages like International Sign.
- Leverage assistive technology such as captioning tools and champion the use of interpreters.
2. Cultural Differences
- Immerse yourself in the study of cross-cultural communication and participate in diverse community initiatives.
3. Accessibility
- Stand up for accessible environments and establish connections with mentors in your chosen fields.
4. College Prep
- Concentrate on subjects like biology, chemistry, ethics, and global health.
- Cultivate leadership, problem-solving, and adaptability competencies.
Your unique perspective as a deaf person will be an invaluable strength in both ministry and healthcare sectors. Keep pushing forward—your vision is what the world needs!
Your aspiration to blend ministry and surgery to make a global difference is genuinely admirable! Here's a roadmap to equip yourself and tackle potential hurdles:
1. Communication
- Expand your linguistic skills, including sign languages like International Sign.
- Leverage assistive technology such as captioning tools and champion the use of interpreters.
2. Cultural Differences
- Immerse yourself in the study of cross-cultural communication and participate in diverse community initiatives.
3. Accessibility
- Stand up for accessible environments and establish connections with mentors in your chosen fields.
4. College Prep
- Concentrate on subjects like biology, chemistry, ethics, and global health.
- Cultivate leadership, problem-solving, and adaptability competencies.
Your unique perspective as a deaf person will be an invaluable strength in both ministry and healthcare sectors. Keep pushing forward—your vision is what the world needs!
Thank you very much, while this dream may be hard I still really want to be successful.
Abbey
Aman Kumar
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Aman’s Answer
Your passion and vision for helping others both spiritually and physically are truly inspiring! Pursuing ministry and a career as a surgeon in international settings is an incredible path, and while there will be challenges, your determination will be your greatest asset.
To prepare, consider focusing on these skills in college:
Communication Skills: Learn sign language interpreters and assistive technology that can bridge communication gaps, especially in medical settings. Learning different forms of visual communication, such as written notes and pictograms, will also be valuable.
Cultural Competence: Taking courses in cultural studies or anthropology can help you understand different social norms and health beliefs, which will be essential when working in diverse environments.
Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Healthcare in underserved areas often requires creative solutions. Volunteering or interning in settings with limited resources, even locally, will help you develop the flexibility needed for such situations.
Language Skills: While not required, learning a new language—especially if you have a specific country in mind—could help bridge some communication barriers.
Each step you take toward these goals will bring you closer to your dream of serving others in meaningful ways. Keep pushing forward—your journey is an inspiring one that will touch many lives!
To prepare, consider focusing on these skills in college:
Communication Skills: Learn sign language interpreters and assistive technology that can bridge communication gaps, especially in medical settings. Learning different forms of visual communication, such as written notes and pictograms, will also be valuable.
Cultural Competence: Taking courses in cultural studies or anthropology can help you understand different social norms and health beliefs, which will be essential when working in diverse environments.
Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Healthcare in underserved areas often requires creative solutions. Volunteering or interning in settings with limited resources, even locally, will help you develop the flexibility needed for such situations.
Language Skills: While not required, learning a new language—especially if you have a specific country in mind—could help bridge some communication barriers.
Each step you take toward these goals will bring you closer to your dream of serving others in meaningful ways. Keep pushing forward—your journey is an inspiring one that will touch many lives!
Thank you so much Aman, I will remember this advice.
Abbey
Dionne Richards
Dietitian
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Dionne’s Answer
The world needs more medical professionals to collaborate and move the wold forward medically thru research, medical innovation, pharmacological and technological innovation to make medical innovations more accessible to all who require assistance to move the planet forward. Ministry may require you to be flexible to learning about other religious beliefs and how religious practices impact the acceptance for medical interventions. If you want to volunteer for any medical religious organizations you can look them up and find one which is best for you and meets your educational needs. If you want to expand your language knowledge so you can provide the best care to your future patients if this includes sign language, or a foreign language. One course that I took as an undergraduate was cultural anthropology, social anthropology, public health courses, healthcare policy, courses with healthcare internship to expand hands on experience in the field you are pursuing or understand future patients such as communication, interviewing skills. The resources below are for any students who are looking for opportunities to work with persons who may be visually impaired and educational resources available to foster a students education further also. I hope these resources are helpful.
These are links in relation to medical professionals who are blind who are fulfilling their careers in medicine.
https://nfb.org/practicing-blind-physician
https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/dr-jacob-bolotin-awards#:~:text=Jacob%20Bolotin%20Awards%20honor%20individuals,who%20was%20blind%20from%20birth
https://www.fightingblindness.org/grants-and-award-programs
https://lavellefund.org/scholarship-and-award-opportunities-for-visually-impaired-students/
https://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/blind.htm
https://w3.physics.arizona.edu/graduate-studies/fellowships-and-scholarships/lighthouse-guild-graduate-school-scholarship-legally
These are links in relation to medical professionals who are blind who are fulfilling their careers in medicine.
https://nfb.org/practicing-blind-physician
https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/dr-jacob-bolotin-awards#:~:text=Jacob%20Bolotin%20Awards%20honor%20individuals,who%20was%20blind%20from%20birth
https://www.fightingblindness.org/grants-and-award-programs
https://lavellefund.org/scholarship-and-award-opportunities-for-visually-impaired-students/
https://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/blind.htm
https://w3.physics.arizona.edu/graduate-studies/fellowships-and-scholarships/lighthouse-guild-graduate-school-scholarship-legally