Dr. Lateefah Brown
2017 BSSO Keynote Speaker

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Congratulations, Dr. Lateefah brown

Hello everyone!
I AM SO ECSTATIC LATEEFAH!
It’s almost like when young Simba was hit in the head by Rafiki and realized it was his time to return to pride rock (although there is not Scar!). I just say “It is time” in that wise, deep Rafiki voice. The future is bright and the bridge has been connected! I’m so excited for what the future holds. The torch was lit with Delnita and Brianna, and guided back to the past and successfully passed onward, calling those founders back. A critical step in that journey is YOU, the kind, brilliant and loving Lateefah.

Congratulations!!!!
Harmony Saunders
Hi Lateefah,
2018 BSSOAA President

Dr. Martin and I are so proud of you for stepping up to the plate and accepting the position as 2018 BSSO Alumni Association President. We’ve come full circle, Lateefah. We feel blessed. We are looking forward to our next strategy session to activate an exciting resurgence of the BSSOAA with you and your experienced leadership at the helm this year. Make it so!

Keep the Faith…
Mr. Martin & Dr. Martin
Congratulations Lateefah,
Thank you for taking on this critical role. You have my full support!

Sinead
Yaaaayyy!
I'm so excited to hear about this news and am looking forward to witnessing the new heights that BSSOAA will soar to under your leadership. Please let me know how I can help support and can't wait to see everyone soon.

Many blessings,
Chiara
Congratulations!
Let me know how I can be helpful.
Asante Sana, Valita

Dr. Valita Jones, Ed.D.
Lecturer-Joint Doctoral Program
UCSD - CSU San Marcos
Education Studies

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My First Patient

Harmony Saunders, M.S.
In Pursuit of MD/PhD
KU School of Medicine
From: Harmony Saunders
Subject: My first patient
Date: August 23, 2018
To: Stephen Martin, Dr. Estralita Martin
Hi Dr. Martin and Mr. Martin,
Thank you so much for the videos! I feel like so much time has already passed so watching them has already been a treat and a wonderful piece of memorabilia. The past month has been full of so many things. We have finally started our real classes this week and it’s been great! Nothing new yet as far as content, just lots of it (as to be expected), but I suspect the 10 year journey to get here has made me more than academically prepared.

I’ve finally made a couple of friends. I’ve gotten into a groove of studying that’s comfortable and I’ve learned how to do a basic head to toe physical exam, ran through scenarios with standardized patients (they are basically actors) who portrayed difficult patients for us to practice (mine was suicidal, the other options included drug seeking, angry, chatty, and flirty) that session was a lot of fun and a great learning experience.

After learning some basic clinical skills (the physical exam and taking a medical history), I am equipped to volunteer in our student-run free clinic.

Yesterday was my first day! It was amazing to go in and have my very own patient for the first time. The 3rd year medical student let the patient know that it was my first day and the patient was happy for me. They wrote me a note while waiting for the attending physician, and told me not to open it until they left. It was really cute and let me know that I’m in the right place and that I can do this.

Yesterday was hard so it was good to know that I could go in the clinic and stand out amongst my peers doing the very thing we are training to do, which is connect with our patients and provide them with the best care. 
In my first day, I made a difference in someone’s life and it felt amazing. 
Here is the note:
“You'll Never Forget Your 1st… PUN INTENDED!!
You are Destined for Greatness!”
  • YOU ARE AWESOME! As long as you Love what you do,  believe in Yourself and not ever give up or give in.You will achieve your dreams!!
  • Thank the Creator 1st and foremost, and then the people he sends to you on any path you choose. Everyone you encounter is a part of your Journey.
  • Best Wishes to You & the Best of Luck to Your future! I believe that you will line up to your Beautiful Name…

days are long and years are short
I hope all is well with BSSO, SDSU and both of you! I believe school started this week at SDSU!? All is still going well with planning for the panel - I need to reach out to Sydney, have you heard from her? Is there an officer retreat planned?

I hope to hear from you both soon!

Harmony Saunders

SHORT videos for your entertainment

in pursuit, featuring mya brown '17

bsso alumni association