Internal Medicine Rotation

Through my exposure to the various branches of medicine during my rotations in medical school, I found that I was drawn toward Internal Medicine. The variety of clinical encounters, procedures, and degrees of illness make internal medicine extremely appealing to me. During this period, I was mastered in taking patient history and conducting thorough physical examination. I actively involved myself in interacting and educating patients and their families about their diseases by willingly staying extra

I have always had an inquisitive type of personality with a desire to understand how and why things work as they do. I love using deductive reasoning to solve problems and get a strange satisfaction when I come up with the right answer. During my Internal medicine rotation I was exposed to many complex cases and thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of being faced with a set of symptoms and the task of having to formulate a list of differential diagnosis. I was exposed to many cases involving every organ system. I saw patients with respiratory disorders and got a thrill out of analyzing their blood gases to see if they suffered from an acute or chronic process. I saw patients with hepatic encephalopathy that went from being confused and delirious back to being alert and oriented after hydration

Consequently, with my inquisitive nature, it was natural that my interest in Internal Medicine started to take its root. I decided to gauge my aptitude for it in a more challenging environment. Four months of clinical elective rotations in the US at the Henry Ford Hospital and the University of Wisconsin provided me with the perfect platform. I was given the responsibilities equal to those of a resident. During this period I learned the art of applying evidence based medicine to the comprehensive care of adults. Getting acquainted with patients from diverse backgrounds, maintaining intimacy by knowing their needs, understanding their problems and providing compassionate care was an utterly gratifying experience. By this time I was convinced that Internal Medicine would provide the perfect mental stimulation for my intellectual curiosity and close attention to detail. Unites States having a rich history of molding academic leaders in the field, renowned of ever evolving practice of medicine and emphasize on evidence based medicine seemed to be the perfect place to train and

During the time I have spent on this new journey, I have met people from multiple schools and different cultures with different levels of training and career goals, but ultimately, all of which have a common desire to serve the patients – something I have found enriching in my

Ms. Gillooly has collaborated with the interdisciplinary care team to troubleshoot various patient issues. One of her

Entering my clinical years brought along with it an entirely new set of challenges, but I was pleasantly surprised to find my niche while

Health complications in my youth and the frequent hospital trips from my vesicoureteral reflux that ensued showed me the fear that patients feel. This allows me to relate and understand what others are going through. This empathy will help me to maintain a desire to serve them, even when they are being difficult. It became my goal to become a physician and help patients like me to reduce the suffering and live healthier lives. This constantly motivates me and instills in me a desire to serve.

Transitioning into the third year of medical school was invigorating as I was challenged to assume the clinical responsibilities of a physician. With every rotation my fundamental base of medical knowledge evolved, yet I was constantly craving more interactions with patients. I entered medical school wanting not only to solve medical problems but also to serve as a confidant to those in need. My internal medicine experience enabled me to satisfy this desire immediately.

The choice of pursuing a medical career came naturally to me. Both of my parents are doctors and they have been the inspiration for my own journey to pursue a career in medicine. However, with many subfields, the medical field is quite expansive and over the years I have found that a few particular medical concepts have heightened my intellectual interest.

The past two days I have spent in clinical has been a great learning experience. The first day, Wednesday, I had a patient who was a frequent flyer. He had just been admitted to the med-surg floor the day prior from the ICU. He was admitted to the hospital for DKA. He was admitted to the hospital multiple times in December because he is noncompliant with his diet for diabetes. The second day, I had a patient with has asities and A-fib. With this patient I learned the importance in receiving, and giving report to the next nurse. As my nurse and I were preparing my patient’s morning medications the nurse noticed that the dosage on one medication had increased. Before we gave the medication she went to speak with the doctor, who then informed

I will perform at least 3 focused/comprehensive acute/emergent exams during each clinical day and present assessment and potential treatment plan to preceptor.

The first two years of medical school played a pivotal role to light the passion I had towards medicine. The theoretical knowledge helped me understand how the normal body functions and understand the overall perspective of a disease. The zeal for internal medicine developed from

I started my clinical years with an open mind to every specialty with the goal of finding the specialty that catered to my attributes of inquisitiveness, diagnostician and thirst for knowledge. Rotating through Internal Medicine, I realized that this field provided a challenging environment while fostering lifelong learning. I found that

My shifts were ten hours long, four days a week, and I took it upon myself to speak with patients and physicians whenever I had the chance. Two new doctors, who had just finished their residency training, began their first jobs the month I had started mine. As I began inquiring about some of the things I saw and heard, they could not help but notice my burning desire to learn more about the practice

In my brief experience, I have found that internal medicine is a division where the onus of moving forward, finding the right path and pushing frontiers rests largely on you. The field requires a warm, approachable nature, a thoughtful demeanor and an even temperament, qualities which I believe I have. I seek to become a skillful physician and a committed educator. I aspire to surprise myself and realize my potential. I hope to find a program that will consider me a worthy professional