As a fourth-year medical student, this afternoon served as a reminder of how seemingly small events can shape the trajectory of a student’s career choice. I still remember when Reading Hospital residents came to campus during my second year to host suture clinics and ultrasound skills workshops. Those afternoons and evenings provided me with skills that I will use as a future emergency physician, but they also provided me with an opportunity to interact with physicians and residents in a casual, intimate setting. I am grateful for the opportunity that we have as Drexel students at the West Reading campus due to our proximity and relationship with Reading Hospital. The campus gives students a home base throughout their time in medical school for learning and growing as young physicians while the building also serves as a hub for the university, hospital, and community to come together. From Stop the Bleed events to high school field trips, to science fairs, to shows involving the medical humanities, our campus is a place where the next generation of doctors can learn and grow outside of the lecture hall. I hope this event serves as a reminder about how influential and important an event with engagement between medical students, residents, and the community can be. I encourage other PACEP members and residency programs to consider hosting similar events in the future. With some residents, eager medical students, a lesson plan, and time set aside, just one hour might inspire a medical student to pursue emergency medicine but can also have a positive influence in the community. Thanks to this Stop the Bleed event, there are now a handful of students who can prevent someone from losing essential amounts of blood in an emergency through correctly packing wounds and applying a tourniquet. " Not only were we being taught life-saving skills, but we were given the opportunity to engage with physicians who were once in our shoes. 17 Summer 2026
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