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Maleeha Khan
Statement of Purpose
Promote awareness of the Type 2 diabetes epidemic in American youth and advocate for
● Organize an interactive activity at a local middle school for students ages 11-13.
healthier lifestyle.
Type 2 diabetes.
concerned for parents on the topic, specifically the guide will include;
○ Causes and Symptoms of the disease, this portion will cover what genetic
and lifestyle factors can increase the likelihood of developing the disease.
○ Endocrinologist: To Be Specified
Current
✓ Statement of Purpose
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- Conducted a meeting with Mrs.Bussey at Maus Middle School to review plans for
the activity I am planning with the sixth graders. Considering the large class sizes
at Maus, I may need to plan to visit the school for two days and spilt the students
Pediatrician's Perspective.
❏ Works Cited
format these sources and include links for parents seeking more
information.
- Decide if I would like to create and print flyers and posters about Type 2 diabetes
Checkpoints
❏ March 10, 2019: Further researched causes and symptoms (Mainly, insulin
resistance, dietary factors, and physical activity) of type 2 diabetes for the section
❏ March 12, 2019: Finished writing the section on preventative measures and the
final document.
❏ March 13, 2019: Conducted a Mentor visit with Dr.Thomas to discuss the
❏ March 15, 2019: Visited the Baylor lab in Dallas to meet Dr.Nazirudeen, he gave
❏ March 18, 2019: Conducted a meeting with Mrs.Bussey, the physical education
as Dr.Thomas suggested.
❏ March 21, 2019: Designed small posters for my middle school activity to be
gather their professional opinion on the topic. Once this is accomplished, I have to
❏ Email the physical education coordinators to finalize dates for my visits to Middle
❏ Finalize the exercises and facts for each station and format the them into small
❏ Write the ‘Pediatrician’s Perspective’ and ‘About the Author’ sections for the
research guide.
Reflection
Since writing my last progress assessment, I have achieved several of the goals I outlined
for myself previously. I was able to complete a significant portion of my research guide, I am
hoping to have a completed draft finished in the upcoming weeks. During the process of
completing my original work, I felt a sense of motivation and accomplishment after realizing that
my research and effort will potentially influence many families to adopt healthier lifestyles.
I am looking forward to visiting the middle schools next month for my activity, I hope
that by persuading both children (through the activity) and parents (through the research guide), I