Medical Preceptorship Reflection

Last semester, I took a class called ‘Preparation for the Clinical Experience,’ when I started the course I wasn’t sure what to expect. The class was taught by Dr. Sean Nordt, an Emergency Medical Physician. Throughout the class we got the chance to hear about medicine from the prospective of other medical professionals (PA’s, NP’s, MD’s, Residents etc.), as we delved into the semester, I was able to see myself exploring a different side of medicine. I saw how individuals in the medical field dissected and analyzed information, how factors of health care reform and medical billing played into the everyday process of treating patients. I saw medicine for the first time in a while outside of the books and as a bigger picture. From this class, I had the opportunity to shadow Dr. Nordt, in the ER, and it was during this experience, that I got the chance to see physicians in action, conducting their rounds,

While I’ve had the opportunity to explore some sectors of medicine, I’d be honored to have the chance learn more about general medicine and just understanding more about physicians roles in underserved communities. Going into this application, I know that I have the emotional maturity to participate in the program from my experiences not only in the ER, but also from prior experiences volunteering in the hospital. From working directly with the developmentally disabled, to handling patient information in the post anesthesia care unit, I’ve had the chance to see high intensity situations up close, and personal and I know that I can handle the situations one might come across during their time in the program. Conducting myself in the upmost mature manner, not only in respect to the patients but also in respect for the physicians taking time out of their day to share their knowledge through this