Northwestern Memorial
Hospital

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Medical Internship

An internship in a medical setting provides a career testing opportunity. I completed this component of my major in January '03 by interning at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. I shadowed physicians in clinics, observed surgeries, shadowed a registered nurse in the Emergency Room, learned about hospital administration, visited different wards of the hospital, and went on night rounds with hospital security. Overall, through this experience I acquired a better understanding of how hospitals operate and became knowledgeable about a variety of fields of healthcare.

Acceptance Letter | Internship Calendar | Internship Overview | Learning Objectives | Reflective Essay

Hospice Internship

Part of my independent study was spent interning at a Hospice center, conducting interviews for the entirety of the semester. I shadowed medical professionals in this field and observed the techniques and approaches used in treating patients. In addition I observed the patient-doctor interaction and the types of philosophies used in ensuring patient's holistic well- being. The goal of this internship was to acquire a bettering understanding of how compassion and service is incorporated into this field of medicine.

Hospice Care Overview

Distinguishing Elements of Hospice Care

Northfield Hospice Staff