The Adventure of an Oncologist

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Carmen Huang

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Word count: 1933

Choice count: 31

Section count: 23

Image count: 22

Error count: 15

Field Related Analysis

Education : 133 matches

(choice, college, continuing, courses, down, faculty, first, general, high school, knowledge, learn, learned, market, mentor, motivation, options, reader, school, skills, trainee, training, university, vision)

Paramedics : 57 matches

(critical, doctor, health, heart, hospital, medical, medicine, mentor, patients, physician, pressure, skills, trainee, vehicle)

Sociology : 50 matches

(alienation, competition, industry, lewis, medicine, open, race, sacred, school)

Target Structure: (21 matches)

alienation (8 matches)

come in handy (8 matches)

drudgery (8 matches)

hr (2 matches)

lack of (2 matches)

learn the ropes (2 matches)

learned the ropes (1 match)

more often (2 matches)

overtime (6 matches)

overwhelmed (2 matches)

overwhelming (2 matches)

premium wage (2 matches)

purpose (2 matches)

set aside (1 match)

straight a's (2 matches)

more often than not (2 matches)

the drive of work (1 match)

thoroughly (2 matches)

though (2 matches)

trainee (2 matches)

wage (2 matches)

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The Adventure of an Oncologist

Path choices.

It was the end of high school. I wasn't sure what to do next. Nevertheless, two choices were available to me.

Choice 1 : Pursue Health Sciences at Ahuntsic College.

Choice 2 : Drop out of school and enter the job market.

Different paths.

Pursue Health Sciences at Ahuntsic College.

I decided to go to Ahuntsic College, where I committed myself to studying hard and thoroughly. As a result, I got straight A's. After two great, though sometimes overwhelming years, I graduated with a strong sense of pride. I have been accepted to two universities, and now I have to decide which one to choose.

Choice 1 : Enter McGill University - School of Medicine.

Choice 2 : Enter Université de Montréal - Faculty of Medicine.

Ahuntsic College.

Drop out of school and enter the job market.

I decided to go to Ahuntsic College, where I didn't commit myself to studying hard and thoroughly. As a result, I didn't get straight A's. After two tough and overwhelming years, I decided to drop out of school, even though I had graduated. Now, I can apply for a job that will lead me to a career in something I enjoy.

Choice 1 : Work on Japanese and luxurious cars as a mechanic.

Choice 2 : Work as a barista in a coffee shop.

Drop out of school.

Enter McGill University - School of Medicine.

It had always been my dream to study medicine at McGill University. I'm now officially a resident and have been accepted to two hospitals for my residency. Selecting the right hospital is a critical step, as it will significantly influence my future fellowship opportunities. Which should I choose?

Choice 1 : Residency at MUHC - McGill University Health Centre (Glen Site).

Choice 2 : Residency at JGH - Jewish General Hospital.

McGill - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Enter Université de Montréal - Faculty of Medicine.

It had always been my dream to study medicine at University of Montreal. I'm now officially a resident and have been accepted to two hospitals for my residency. Selecting the right hospital is a critical step, as it will significantly influence my future fellowship opportunities. Which should I choose?

Choice 1 : Residency at CHUM - Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal.

Choice 2 : Residency at Montreal Sacred Heart Hospital.

UDEM.

Work on Japanese and luxurious cars as a mechanic.

It has always been my dream to work on Japanese and luxurious cars as a mechanic. I am now officially a trainee, and I am doing my on-the-job training so that I can learn the ropes. The nice woman at HR has asked me where I want to work next. Both position comes with a premium wage. I can't make up my mind. Which should I choose?

Choice 1 : Work for Brabus.

Choice 2 : Work for Scuderia Ferrari at Formula 1 under Lewis Hamilton.

A Woman in the World of Auto Mechanics.

Work as a barista in a coffee shop.

It has always been my dream to work as a barista in a coffee shop. I am now officially a trainee, and I am doing my on-the-job training so that I can learn the ropes. The nice woman at HR has asked me where I want to work next. Both position comes with a premium wage. I can't make up my mind. Which should I choose?

Choice 1 : Compete as a barista competitor.

Choice 2 : Open a coffee shop.

Barista in the Coffee World.

Residency at MUHC - McGill University Health Centre (Glen Site).

I chose the first of the two options. Now, I am a resident at the McGill University Health Centre. This job requires overtime and a good knowledge of English. Luckily, everything I learned in my college English courses will come in handy while talking with patients. Despite the hospital politics, I try not to get sucked up in their dramas and office intrigues. After a difficult day at work filled with drudgery and alienation, the chief physician asked if I was thinking of doing my fellowship at MUHC. After a deep reflection, I decided that continuing my career at CHUM had always been my dream.

Choice 1 : I strongly prefer CHUM due to its exceptional staff and cutting-edge medical practices.

MUHC.

Residency at JGH - Jewish General Hospital.

I chose the second of the two options. Now, I am a resident at the Jewish General Hospital. This job requires overtime and a good knowledge of English. Luckily, everything I learned in my college English courses will come in handy while talking with patients. Despite the hospital politics, I try not to get sucked up in their dramas and office intrigues. After a difficult day at work filled with drudgery and alienation, the chief physician asked if I was thinking of doing my fellowship at JGH. After a deep reflection, I decided that continuing my career at CHUM had always been my dream.

Choice 1 : I strongly prefer CHUM due to its exceptional staff and cutting-edge medical practices.

Jewish General Hospital.

Residency at CHUM - Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal.

I chose the first of the two options. Now, I am a resident at the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal. This job requires overtime and a good knowledge of English. Luckily, everything I learned in my college English courses will come in handy while talking with patients. Despite the hospital politics, I try not to get sucked up in their dramas and office intrigues. After a difficult day at work filled with drudgery and alienation, the chief physician asked if I was thinking of doing my fellowship at CHUM. After a deep reflection, I decided that continuing my career at CHUM had always been my dream.

Choice 1 : Stay at CHUM.

CHUM.

Residency at Montreal Sacred Heart Hospital.

I chose the second of the two options. Now, I am a resident at the Montreal Sacred Heart Hospital. This job requires overtime and a good knowledge of English. Luckily, everything I learned in my college English courses will come in handy while talking with patients. Despite the hospital politics, I try not to get sucked up in their dramas and office intrigues. After a difficult day at work filled with drudgery and alienation, the chief physician asked if I was thinking of doing my fellowship at Montreal Sacred Heart Hospital. After a deep reflection, I decided that continuing my career at CHUM had always been my dream.

Choice 1 : I strongly prefer CHUM due to its exceptional staff and cutting-edge medical practices.

Sacré-Coeur Hospital.

Work for Brabus.

I chose the first of the two options. Now, I am a vehicle customization specialist for Brabus. This job requires me to possess a blend of technical skills, creative vision, and a good knowledge of English. Luckily, everything I learned in my college English courses will come in handy while I help build my clients dream cars. Despite the industry's politics, I try not to get sucked up in their dramas and office intrigues. After a difficult day at work filled with drudgery and alienation, my employer asked what my intentions are for the upcoming years. After careful reflection, I concluded that I have two options available to me.

Choice 1 : Leave the car industry.

Choice 2 : Work for Scuderia Ferrari at Formula 1 under Lewis Hamilton.

Brabus.

Work for Scuderia Ferrari at Formula 1 under Lewis Hamilton.

I chose the second of the two options. Now, I am part of the Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 race team, working under Lewis Hamilton. This job requires me to possess a blend of technical skills, creative vision, and a good knowledge of English. Luckily, everything I learned in my college English courses will come in handy while I help Lewis Hamilton secure first place during Formula 1. Despite the industry's politics, I try not to get sucked up in their dramas and office intrigues. After a difficult day at work filled with drudgery and alienation, my employer asked what my intentions are for the coming years. After careful reflection, I concluded that I felt too much pressure in this industry.

Choice 1 : Leave the car industry.

Formula One crew pit.

Compete as a barista competitor.

I chose the first of the two options. Now, I am a barista competitor for the World Barista Championship. This job requires a lot training and a good knowledge of English. Luckily, everything I learned in my college English courses will come in handy while I compete. Despite the competition politics, I try not to get sucked up in their dramas and office intrigues. After a difficult day at work filled with drudgery and alienation, my mentor asked if I was thinking of competing next year. After a deep reflection, I decided that I am no longer interested in coffee and I decided to go back to school.

Choice 1 : Leave the coffee industry.

World Barista Championship.

Open a coffee shop.

I chose the second of the two options. Now, I am a coffee shop owner. This job requires a lot training and a good knowledge of English. Luckily, everything I learned in my college English courses will come in handy while I compete. Despite the work politics, I try not to get sucked up in their dramas and office intrigues. After a difficult day at work filled with drudgery and alienation, my close friend asked if I was thinking of selling the shop next year. After a deep reflection, I decided that I am no longer interested in coffee and I decided to go back to school.

Choice 1 : Leave the coffee industry.

Coffee Shop.

Prefer MUHC but not yet sure.

Write this part of the story here and present your reader with choices.

Choice 1 : Wanting to work in a francophone environment CHUM.

I strongly prefer CHUM due to its exceptional staff and cutting-edge medical practices.

The chief doctor offered me the vacant fellowship position at CHUM. I feel the drive of work whenever I work in an environment that embraces the groundbreaking medical practices this hospital is known for.

Choice 1 : Stay at CHUM.

Oncology Department.

Leave the coffee industry.

More often than not, I find myself overwhelmed by the overtime I spend at work. I have lost all motivation to continue down this path, as I’m increasingly feeling a lack of purpose in what I do.

Choice 1 : The decision has been made: to go back to school to pursue a career in medicine.

Tired of coffee world.

The decision has been made: to go back to school to pursue a career in medicine.

For the longest time, I underestimated my potential to become a doctor. Now, I’m ready to set aside my insecurities and fully commit to pursuing my dream of becoming an oncologist.

Choice 1 : Choice 1 - go back to the start.

Medical Oncologist.

Wanting to work in a francophone environment CHUM.

Write this part of the story here and present your reader with choices.

Choice 1 : Stay at CHUM.

CHUM.

Stay at CHUM.

Having completed my on-the-job training and learned the ropes as a resident at this hospital, I am now ready to pursue my oncology fellowship at CHUM.

Choice 1 : Choice 1 - go back to the start.

CHUM.

Leave the car industry.

More often than not, I find myself overwhelmed by the overtime I spend at work. I have lost all motivation to continue down this path, as I’m increasingly feeling a lack of purpose in what I do.

Choice 1 : The decision has been made: to go back to school to pursue a career in medicine.

Stressed.

Choice 1 - go back to the start.

Write this part of the story here and present your reader with choices.

Choice 1 : Path choisies.

CHUM.