From Physics Olympiads to Medical Research: Lessons Learned

For the last four years I have been fully dedicated and immersed in the study of Physics. I was part of the National Colombian Team for the Physics Olympiads tournament, organized by the Antonio Nariño University for the past twenty-nine years. This great honor required intensive training sessions in Bogota, Colombia, and rigorous self-study to increase my knowledge and gain experience. With great responsibilities come not only great challenges but also important rewards. In my case, I was lucky to visit fascinating places around the world, such as Tallinn and Tartu, Estonia, and meet interesting people who shared my love and passion for science and the field of physics. In retrospect, now one year after having finished my experience in the Olympiads, I realize the heritage that these learning experiences in physics have imparted on me: the necessary skills to perform medical research in my university.