Shadowing

I worked directly behind Dr. Satija and his medical assistant, Miguel. As I watched and listened intently, I picked up a few things. First, respect between the patient and office staff stems from a healthy exchange of knowledge. The patient's trust is integrated into the conversations that so carefully convey subtle bits of information about how they are doing physically and mentally. Dr. Satija is a very compassionate doctor who also knows how to work efficiently. He would constantly ask me to assist him or watch closely, never making me feel left out completely. Furthermore, Miguel was always open to answering my questions allowing for a safe learning environment. Guiding the patient through the proper care required for their visit was a truly gratifying experience. Second, having a deep understanding of medical knowledge and confidence in helping patients understand their scenario is crucial to having a trusting patient-doctor relationship. Dr. Satija has taught me that the service a doctor provides goes beyond just knowledge but mastery of the information and the ability to convey the same information to anybody in any scenario. I hope to continue learning from this clinic as they have a wonderful staff that is more than capable of demonstrating the true meaning of being in a doctor's office.