In this unit our base of study is the structure , function , and cancers related to the skin. This started before the class began with our summer inquiry project (SIP), involving us to create an experiment including UV sensitive beads to test different variables which are used to protect our skin from UV Rays. My experiment tested the connection of if pricier sunglasses automatically means better eye protection. I found this to be untrue and that what you should look for in UV protection rather than in the price the SPF in the lens. This is the same idea with sunscreen. We then got into the Skin you're in Unit which was about the skin and cancers. The cancer topic was very interesting to because I was able to get a good understanding on all the components of the disease and how it comes to be. While I did know about cancer I now understand the vocabulary that is used such as malignant, basal carcinoma, melanoma, stages vs. grades etc. It also allowed to see a bit of what oncologists treat and while I do not want to go into the field it was great to get a taste of what they do. But my favorite part of this class is the rotations . I felt so professional in my scrubs and that feeling made me sure that I wanted to go into medicine. Our first was last week and my rotation partner and I went to the endoscopy unit of the hospital. I got to see one colonoscopy and two EGD's. The procedures were awesome to see and a privilege to see it at least once. I am pretty sure that this is my favorite class this year and I can't wait on what else we will learn this year!
