A few days before the start date, my current rotation was switched from Surgery in Bend, OR to Women’s Health in Portland. I had been mentally preparing myself for rigors of the OR – brushing up on anatomy, thinking through the steps of a cholecystectomy, reviewing sterile technique. When I found out I would be heading to an OB/GYN clinic, I felt a bit nervous. Open wounds, blood, ventilators – these are all elements of … Read More
I’m currently finishing up my Community Medicine rotation in Scappoose, OR. The town reminds me a bit of where I grew up – small, close-knit community. Here, I’ve had the opportunity to take part in chronic disease management including diabetes and hypertension care, as well as treat acute illnesses and injuries. I have found Family Medicine to be broad, intellectually stimulating, and incredibly fulfilling. As a prior ED tech, I’d never had the opportunity to … Read More
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