For a research study, I investigated an association between low birth weight newborns and passive smoke exposure during pregnancy . This experience helped me improve my skills in uncovering a sensitive story and taught me the importance of developing relationships with families. Monitoring vaccination schedules in our day hospitals gave me reassurance that life-threatening illnesses were at bay. Using simple language to explain and ease the concerns of anxious parents has given me immense satisfaction. I have been fortunate to be able to use my medical knowledge to advocate for children with special needs from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This interaction gave me a deeper understanding of their daily struggles and I was encouraged to see the improvement in our humble efforts.