I work at a free community clinic started by medical students from my school several years ago. Essentially there are tons of medical students and 1 or 2 attendings supervising everything. First year medical students take on the role of 3rd years, and 3rd year medical school students take on the role of the resident. We work up the patient and present it to the attending... who just happened to be Dr. Kenton-Hadley. She's basically my idol (except for Carrie Bradshaw and Carla Bruni of course)... and I want to be her. Am I obsessed? Definitely. I don't think she's acutely aware of my obsession... unless she noticed that I was hyperventilating while I presented my cases to her. More on Dr. Kenton-Hadley later.
I had two patients today. One had gout. The other was not happy about what she suspected to be a possible pregnancy. She was pregnant. And I told her. (well sort of... through a translator bc she didn't speak English). All in all, it was awesome.
Not going to lie though, paperwork sucks. Guess I better get used to it.
That's awesome initiative for students to start a clinic...that's the first I've heard of it. Always good to give back while you're learning too.
ReplyDeleteGetting involved in a free clinic is something I hope to do when I matriculate next year. It's a great service to provide and a great way to get some experience.
ReplyDelete@joegrind: I don't believe all schools have student run clinics like this, but many do. It's actually something I ask about at my interview days because it's something I would like to get involved in.
ReplyDeleteMy school actually has many programs where students work in clinics and get to do tons of stuff. This particular clinic was started by students to be open certain days of the month, and people drive from all over the state to come visit. It's awesome!!
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