IU Health Geriatrics
IU Health Geriatrics specializes in caring for older adults, focusing on improving their health and quality of life. The team of doctors, nurses, and staff provides services like health assessments, managing chronic conditions, and supporting families and caregivers. Their goal is to offer personalized, compassionate care to help seniors live independently and stay healthy.
Primary Responsibilities/Projects
I spent significant time organizing and cleaning up documents in Excel to ensure they are optimized for analytics and presentations. Additionally, I had the opportunity to shadow physicians during both initial and follow-up patient appointments, gaining valuable insights into clinical practices.
Learning Objectives
During my time with the organization, I had the chance to grow both professionally and technically. I advanced my Excel skills, learning new techniques to improve data management and analytics. I also developed key professional skills which helped me become more effective in my role. I gained valuable experience in a clinical setting. I learned how the day-to-day operations of a healthcare environment run. This experience gave me a well-rounded understanding of the healthcare field and how I can contribute to it.
Personal Development:
I gained valuable experience working with Excel, Cerner, and clinical records, learning how to access and interpret clinical notes. This helped me better understand operations in geriatrics. I also assisted in cleaning up and creating documents to ensure they were clear and well-organized for analysis and presentation.
One area for improvement is my communication, particularly in responding to emails more promptly, and I’m focused on improving this aspect of my work.
Academic Connections:
The capstone class has been very important in shaping my experience during my internship. It allowed me to apply what I learned in a real-world setting, helping me improve my professional skills at work. Through the course, I gained a better understanding of key areas like project management, finances, and communication, which have all been valuable in my internship role.