AM: Reflection on the Rotation

The Rotation for Ambulatory Medicine in Dr. Difranco’s office was a great experience because I had the opportunity to see a lot of patients with a wide range of complaints. The best part about this rotation was that I was able to practice as an independent provider. Interacting with the patient alone was an empowering experience because the patient viewed me as the provider. The rotation gave me a glimpse of what it will feel like to be a practicing PA in the future. I really liked the interaction with my patients because I developed a rapport and provided ways …

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AM: Site Evaluation

Mid Rotation site evaluation: For the mid-site evaluation, I presented a patient who came to the office complaining of left breast pain and a mass. I presented this patient because breast cancer is a common finding among women therefore it is very important to be able to identify effectively. For this patient, considering her age and presentation, I was more leaning toward fibroadenoma than breast carcinoma. PA Mohamed agreed with the list of differentials and he suggested to explicitly write out that I had chaperon during the breast exam. Also, it is very important to mention, the pertinent positive family …

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