Shadowing a variety of hospitalists gave me the opportunity to observe the broad spectrum of patient care. I witnessed firsthand the anguish and pain associated with the loss of a patient. I learned that while many diagnoses may be identical, no two patients are the same. Additionally I was introduced to an aspect of patient care that often remains unmentioned; the task of updating and completing patients’ medical records which may be a tedious, yet extremely vital aspect of patient care. Overall, my shadowing experiences solidified my decision to continue my journey of becoming a physician to treat patients in all aspects required in medical care.
