Where You Are Now and What You Are Doing:
Robert Puerta, the valedictorian of ASMPH Batch 2023, just started as a first year neurosurgery resident at The Medical City. He is currently undergoing his first year General Surgery rotation
Robert Puerta, the valedictorian of ASMPH Batch 2023, just started as a first year neurosurgery resident at The Medical City. He is currently undergoing his first year General Surgery rotation
What Made You Decide to Do What You Are Currently Doing?
Robert says he has always been attracted to neurosciences. He was inspired even more by his ASMPH professors in neurology and neurosurgery. Anatomy lab was something he enjoyed, and his favorite book is Blumenfeld's Neuroanatomy through Clinical Cases.
Fondest Memory About ASMPH:
Robert’s most memorable moment was the Blue Lights Ceremony. Although their batch had to do it online due to the pandemic, the significance of the occasion was not diminished. This ceremony marked a pivotal point in their journey as ASMPH graduates—transforming from a medical student to a budding doctor. The experience was a profound milestone, symbolizing the culmination of 3 years of hard work and dedication. Receiving his first white coat was a moment filled with pride and a deep sense of accomplishment. It was a tangible representation of the commitment and perseverance that brought them to this point. It's a moment that Robert says he will always carry with him, a reminder of the challenges overcome and the exciting path that lies ahead in medicine.
Robert’s most memorable moment was the Blue Lights Ceremony. Although their batch had to do it online due to the pandemic, the significance of the occasion was not diminished. This ceremony marked a pivotal point in their journey as ASMPH graduates—transforming from a medical student to a budding doctor. The experience was a profound milestone, symbolizing the culmination of 3 years of hard work and dedication. Receiving his first white coat was a moment filled with pride and a deep sense of accomplishment. It was a tangible representation of the commitment and perseverance that brought them to this point. It's a moment that Robert says he will always carry with him, a reminder of the challenges overcome and the exciting path that lies ahead in medicine.
Message to Your ASMPH Batch:
Graduating from medical school is a truly transformative experience. It marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with greater responsibility and, at times, unexpected challenges. While some of us may be flourishing, others might be navigating through difficult times. I want to remind each one of you that we are all on this journey together, and you are not alone. I have unwavering faith in our collective strength and resilience, and I hope that we can all finish strong as One 23'. Let’s support each other and celebrate the bright future that awaits us all.
Graduating from medical school is a truly transformative experience. It marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with greater responsibility and, at times, unexpected challenges. While some of us may be flourishing, others might be navigating through difficult times. I want to remind each one of you that we are all on this journey together, and you are not alone. I have unwavering faith in our collective strength and resilience, and I hope that we can all finish strong as One 23'. Let’s support each other and celebrate the bright future that awaits us all.
