Following graduation, I will be applying to medical school in the 2026-2027 cycle. I am currently looking at a broad range of institutions, and this journey will likely take me outside of Ohio. Over this next year, I intend to stay local to the Athens area and work as an EMT in Jackson County where I can build on my skills in patient interaction and treatment. I also plan to continue shadowing and volunteering in the community while taking some time to mentally reset before beginning the next phase of my education.