Bhavika “Nikki” Dawar, a junior biology and pre-medicine honors student, embodies #thatssohonors. Dawar recently applied for the Guthrie Scholars program, a clinical semester experience at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.
This experience is highly selective, with seats going to students at two universities: Binghamton and Wilkes. Applying for clinical experiences might seem daunting, but for Dawar, it was simple.
“The application was done over the summer of entering my junior year,” said Dawar. “I had to send in my Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with three letters of recommendation. It was a very manageable application.”
Over the summer, Dawar participated in the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Research internship. Dawar also has a minor in chemistry, and is an honors small group coordinator. In between all these internships, extracurriculars and experiences, she still finds time to study for her Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).
“My biggest advice for anyone wanting to apply to the program or apply to any other internship, is to never doubt yourself,” said Dawar. “Hearing “no’s” may be a part of the process; however, that first yes is probably the greatest feeling in the world. So never hesitate to test the waters and apply for something that may seem out of reach.”
To keep up with what’s going on in honors and to hear about more amazing opportunities, like Dawar’s, follow @wilkeshonors on Instagram.