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patient care assistant[1]
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Before medical school, I worked as a patient care assistant on a cardiac step-down unit.
I hope to become confident and capable in procedural skills.
I’m most excited to learn how to think like a physician and to gain confidence in diagnosing and managing complex patients.
It was my first real exposure to internal medicine, and I was inspired by the depth of knowledge and care the doctors brought to each patient.
I’ve been drawn to internal medicine ever since, and my third year of med school only strengthened that interest.
Professional Interest: Gastroenterology and Hospital Medicine
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Biographical context: Before medical school, I worked as a patient care assistant on a cardiac step-down unit.
Before medical school, I worked as a patient care assistant on a cardiac step-down unit.
Biographical context: I hope to become confident and capable in procedural skills.
Caitlin Clay, DO Caitlin Clay, DO Hometown: Luckey, Ohio Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Cleveland Campus Professional Interest: Gastroenterology and Hospital Medicine What advice would you give to a M-4 student applying to residency? Be authentically yourself during interviews, and you’ll end up where you’re meant to be. As medical school winds down, take full advantage of your time off—travel, spend time with loved ones, try something new, and enjoy the freedom before residency begins. What inspired you to pursue internal medicine? Before medical school, I worked as a patient care assistant on a cardiac step-down unit. It was my first real exposure to internal medicine, and I was inspired by the depth of knowledge and care the doctors brought to each patient. I’ve been drawn to internal medicine ever since, and my third year of med school only strengthened that interest. I love the critical thinking it requires, the variety of pathology, and the flexibility to explore so many directions within the field. What are you most looking forward to as you begin your Internal Medicine Residency? I’m most excited to learn how to think like a physician and to gain confidence in diagnosing and managing complex patients. I also look forward to getting to know my co-residents and building strong bonds with the people I’ll be growing alongside over the next three years. What are the top three things you want to accomplish during residency? I hope to become confident and capable in procedural skills. I also want to develop my teaching skills by supporting medical students and, eventually, guiding interns the way my seniors supported me. Lastly, I’d love to have the opportunity to present at a conference.
Biographical context: I’m most excited to learn how to think like a physician and to gain confidence in diagnosing and managing complex patients.
Caitlin Clay, DO Caitlin Clay, DO Hometown: Luckey, Ohio Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Cleveland Campus Professional Interest: Gastroenterology and Hospital Medicine What advice would you give to a M-4 student applying to residency? Be authentically yourself during interviews, and you’ll end up where you’re meant to be. As medical school winds down, take full advantage of your time off—travel, spend time with loved ones, try something new, and enjoy the freedom before residency begins. What inspired you to pursue internal medicine? Before medical school, I worked as a patient care assistant on a cardiac step-down unit. It was my first real exposure to internal medicine, and I was inspired by the depth of knowledge and care the doctors brought to each patient. I’ve been drawn to internal medicine ever since, and my third year of med school only strengthened that interest. I love the critical thinking it requires, the variety of pathology, and the flexibility to explore so many directions within the field. What are you most looking forward to as you begin your Internal Medicine Residency? I’m most excited to learn how to think like a physician and to gain confidence in diagnosing and managing complex patients. I also look forward to getting to know my co-residents and building strong bonds with the people I’ll be growing alongside over the next three years. What are the top three things you want to accomplish during residency? I hope to become confident and capable in procedural skills. I also want to develop my teaching skills by supporting medical students and, eventually, guiding interns the way my seniors supported me. Lastly, I’d love to have the opportunity to present at a conference.
Biographical context: It was my first real exposure to internal medicine, and I was inspired by the depth of knowledge and care the doctors brought to each patient.
Caitlin Clay, DO Caitlin Clay, DO Hometown: Luckey, Ohio Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Cleveland Campus Professional Interest: Gastroenterology and Hospital Medicine What advice would you give to a M-4 student applying to residency? Be authentically yourself during interviews, and you’ll end up where you’re meant to be. As medical school winds down, take full advantage of your time off—travel, spend time with loved ones, try something new, and enjoy the freedom before residency begins. What inspired you to pursue internal medicine? Before medical school, I worked as a patient care assistant on a cardiac step-down unit. It was my first real exposure to internal medicine, and I was inspired by the depth of knowledge and care the doctors brought to each patient. I’ve been drawn to internal medicine ever since, and my third year of med school only strengthened that interest. I love the critical thinking it requires, the variety of pathology, and the flexibility to explore so many directions within the field. What are you most looking forward to as you begin your Internal Medicine Residency? I’m most excited to learn how to think like a physician and to gain confidence in diagnosing and managing complex patients. I also look forward to getting to know my co-residents and building strong bonds with the people I’ll be growing alongside over the next three years. What are the top three things you want to accomplish during residency? I hope to become confident and capable in procedural skills. I also want to develop my teaching skills by supporting medical students and, eventually, guiding interns the way my seniors supported me. Lastly, I’d love to have the opportunity to present at a conference.
Biographical context: I’ve been drawn to internal medicine ever since, and my third year of med school only strengthened that interest.
Caitlin Clay, DO Caitlin Clay, DO Hometown: Luckey, Ohio Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Cleveland Campus Professional Interest: Gastroenterology and Hospital Medicine What advice would you give to a M-4 student applying to residency? Be authentically yourself during interviews, and you’ll end up where you’re meant to be. As medical school winds down, take full advantage of your time off—travel, spend time with loved ones, try something new, and enjoy the freedom before residency begins. What inspired you to pursue internal medicine? Before medical school, I worked as a patient care assistant on a cardiac step-down unit. It was my first real exposure to internal medicine, and I was inspired by the depth of knowledge and care the doctors brought to each patient. I’ve been drawn to internal medicine ever since, and my third year of med school only strengthened that interest. I love the critical thinking it requires, the variety of pathology, and the flexibility to explore so many directions within the field. What are you most looking forward to as you begin your Internal Medicine Residency? I’m most excited to learn how to think like a physician and to gain confidence in diagnosing and managing complex patients. I also look forward to getting to know my co-residents and building strong bonds with the people I’ll be growing alongside over the next three years. What are the top three things you want to accomplish during residency? I hope to become confident and capable in procedural skills. I also want to develop my teaching skills by supporting medical students and, eventually, guiding interns the way my seniors supported me. Lastly, I’d love to have the opportunity to present at a conference.
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Caitlin Clay, DO Caitlin Clay, DO Hometown: Luckey, Ohio Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Cleveland Campus Professional Interest: Gastroenterology and Hospital Medicine What advice would you give to a M-4 student applying to residency? Be authentically yourself during interviews, and you’ll end up where you’re meant to be. As medical school winds down, take full advantage of your time off—travel, spend time with loved ones, try something new, and enjoy the freedom before residency begins. What inspired you to pursue internal medicine? Before medical school, I worked as a patient care assistant on a cardiac step-down unit. It was my first real exposure to internal medicine, and I was inspired by the depth of knowledge and care the doctors brought to each patient. I’ve been drawn to internal medicine ever since, and my third year of med school only strengthened that interest. I love the critical thinking it requires, the variety of pathology, and the flexibility to explore so many directions within the field. What are you most looking forward to as you begin your Internal Medicine Residency? I’m most excited to learn how to think like a physician and to gain confidence in diagnosing and managing complex patients. I also look forward to getting to know my co-residents and building strong bonds with the people I’ll be growing alongside over the next three years. What are the top three things you want to accomplish during residency? I hope to become confident and capable in procedural skills. I also want to develop my teaching skills by supporting medical students and, eventually, guiding interns the way my seniors supported me. Lastly, I’d love to have the opportunity to present at a conference.
Education record: Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Cleveland Campus
Hometown: Luckey, Ohio Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Cleveland Campus Professional Interest: Gastroenterology and Hospital Medicine
Identity: Caitlin Clay, DO
Caitlin Clay, DO Caitlin Clay, DO Hometown: Luckey, Ohio Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Cleveland Campus Professional Interest: Gastroenterology and Hospital Medicine What advice would you give to a M-4 student applying to residency? Be authentically yourself during interviews, and you’ll end up where you’re meant to be. As medical school winds down, take full advantage of your time off—travel, spend time with loved ones, try something new, and enjoy the freedom before residency begins. What inspired you to pursue internal medicine? Before medical school, I worked as a patient care assistant on a cardiac step-down unit. It was my first real exposure to internal medicine, and I was inspired by the depth of knowledge and care the doctors brought to each patient. I’ve been drawn to internal medicine ever since, and my third year of med school only strengthened that interest. I love the critical thinking it requires, the variety of pathology, and the flexibility to explore so many directions within the field. What are you most looking forward to as you begin your Internal Medicine Residency? I’m most excited to learn how to think like a physician and to gain confidence in diagnosing and managing complex patients. I also look forward to getting to know my co-residents and building strong bonds with the people I’ll be growing alongside over the next three years. What are the top three things you want to accomplish during residency? I hope to become confident and capable in procedural skills. I also want to develop my teaching skills by supporting medical students and, eventually, guiding interns the way my seniors supported me. Lastly, I’d love to have the opportunity to present at a conference.
Professional role: patient care assistant
Caitlin Clay, DO Caitlin Clay, DO Hometown: Luckey, Ohio Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Cleveland Campus Professional Interest: Gastroenterology and Hospital Medicine What advice would you give to a M-4 student applying to residency? Be authentically yourself during interviews, and you’ll end up where you’re meant to be. As medical school winds down, take full advantage of your time off—travel, spend time with loved ones, try something new, and enjoy the freedom before residency begins. What inspired you to pursue internal medicine? Before medical school, I worked as a patient care assistant on a cardiac step-down unit. It was my first real exposure to internal medicine, and I was inspired by the depth of knowledge and care the doctors brought to each patient. I’ve been drawn to internal medicine ever since, and my third year of med school only strengthened that interest. I love the critical thinking it requires, the variety of pathology, and the flexibility to explore so many directions within the field. What are you most looking forward to as you begin your Internal Medicine Residency? I’m most excited to learn how to think like a physician and to gain confidence in diagnosing and managing complex patients. I also look forward to getting to know my co-residents and building strong bonds with the people I’ll be growing alongside over the next three years. What are the top three things you want to accomplish during residency? I hope to become confident and capable in procedural skills. I also want to develop my teaching skills by supporting medical students and, eventually, guiding interns the way my seniors supported me. Lastly, I’d love to have the opportunity to present at a conference.
Research interests: Professional Interest: Gastroenterology and Hospital Medicine
Hometown: Luckey, Ohio Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine - Cleveland Campus Professional Interest: Gastroenterology and Hospital Medicine