Erika Serrano
Year in ISM: Class of 2017-2018 ISM 1
Current Location: Collin College
Topic: Plastic Surgery
Currently Pursuing: Yes
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How has ISM benefitted Erika Serrano?
"ISM has allowed me to continue shadowing surgeons and provide opportunities to travel abroad with them."
What was a challenge they faced and overcame?
"A challenge that I have faced in ISM was procrastination. I was on top of everything in the beginning with finding a mentor fairly quickly and shadowing 2 surgeons every week. I started procrastinating towards the end of the school year and put off assignments for the last minute. It may not seem like a big challenge, but this was something that I started struggling with and noticed it carrying onto different aspects of my life. Mr. Pirtle was kind enough to help me through every step of the way and keep me in check."
Advice
"Things will get difficult but it’s important that you do not give up easily. Don’t be afraid to ask anyone for help and stay focused on your goals."
Surjit Rai
Occupation: Plastic Surgeon
Name of Business: Cosmetic Surgical Center
Link to Business:
About Mr. Rai
"Dr. Rai considers it a privilege to work with patients to achieve their aesthetic goals. Utilizing his extensive surgical training and expansive plastic surgery knowledge, he assists patients in realizing those goals. Dr. Surjit Rai offers a full range of aesthetic and cosmetic procedures as well as several reconstructive procedures. Dr. Rai also performs non-surgical procedures such as Botox, chemical peels, and dermal fillers."
Mentorship Contribution
"Dr. Rai has been an amazing mentor. He has allowed me to shadow all of his surgeries and introduced me to many other surgeons in the field. He taught me about many procedures and even spoke to my health science class about the field. We still keep in contact and he answers any of my questions about medical school and the journey to becoming a surgeon."
- Erika Serrano
REMINDER: Mr. Rai's information is listed on the website only for reference purposes. Students are expected to find their own mentors.