Biola University Pre-med Students Internship in Siloam Hospital (UPH Faculty of Medicine) and MRIN

UPH once again hosts Biola University students? internship in Siloam Hospital and MRIN on 13 ? 31 July 2017. This internship is in partnership between UPH and Biola University.

In this internship, Biola University sends 11 members from the Department of Biological Science, consisting of 3 team leaders, namely Dr. Harvey Havoonjian, Dr. Hyuna Lee and Mr. James Zapata, and 8 students who are divided into Clinical and Research Teams.

Mr. James Zapata, the program coordinator of the internship, mentions how this internship is a really great program for Biola University students.

 ?As I previously participated in the program as an intern, there are a few interesting points about the program. First, we all get to acquire the experience that will enhance our pre-medical education and witness UPH?s vision at the same time. I am always impressed by the humility of UPH and Lippo Group people. Aside from that is the boldness of UPH to be directly involved in the community and to get out of the comfort zone in order to make a difference in the community. It motivates me to be a bold servant of God and to serve others when I am back in California. The second interesting point is how both research and clinical teams can get hands-on experience in a number of different activities. For the clinical team, they get to be part of various activities in the hospital and to take part in its humanistic level. As for the research team, the internship is really important as they get to be part of a real research and what is currently happening. This is really amazing and such a blessing,? explained James.

It is our great hope that the program will strengthen the partnership between the two universities, and enhance the implementation of the visions of Christ-centered educational institutions in impacting the society and the world.