Write Up

My Profile: I am currently a senior at Flowery Branch High School and an elite level soccer player.  I have played for competitive club teams within the state as well as the country.  In addition, I have lettered every year for the Lady Falcon Women’s Varsity Soccer team.  As a student athlete, I have explored my interests academically that also apply to my athletics.  This quickly led me to orthopedics, as it often deals with athletic injuries.  Taking courses such as Human Anatomy and AP Biology have increased my knowledge on subjects dealing with the body and its functions, further enticing my interests.  My work load can be strenuous as I intern nearly every morning with a renowned orthopedic surgeon, study to enrich academic success and competitively enhance my fitness but I enjoy every minute because I am doing something I genially enjoy

My Mentorship: After realizing my strong interest in orthopedics, I applied to participate in the Hall County Honors Mentorship Program devoted to students serious about perusing a particular career. I was so lucky to be placed under Dr. Borrow, orthopedic surgeon, at Longstreet Clinic Sports Medicine in Buford, Georgia. Nearly every morning, I follow Dr. Borrow as she oversees patients and decides what the next step in each case should be. I see what it takes to be a successful orthopedic surgeon, through the struggles and successes. I follow her as she analyzes x-rays, views patients, diagnoses and determines a way to fix an injury, and other tedious tasks involved.

My Future: I plan on attending a University of excellence (the specific one is still undecided) and majoring in a field that leads to Med- School and so on. The journey that leads to medical careers is a long and hard one with a need for intense focus and determination, but with the right mindset it can definitely be achieved.

Orthopedic Perception (10/16)

The field of orthopedics is filled with interesting concepts, and I have been fortunate enough to take classes such as Biology and Human Anatomy to enrich my knowledge of these subjects. However, after starting my internship with orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Borrow, I have learned something new everyday.  My perception of orthopedic surgery has changed in the sense that I know more concepts and how orthopedics actually work. I was surprised to see how interactive Dr. Borrow is with each of her patients and how she genuinely she cares about their improvement and well being.  From spending nearly every weekday with Dr. Borrow and her associates I have learned that even through the more tedious tasks such as scheduling and paper work they are extremely crucial for the surgeon and PA to perform with ease.  For instance, one patient was scheduled for an appointment dealing with her shoulder under a certain insurance company, but she also had knee issues.  However, she had been dealing with her knee pain and injuries under a different insurance plan and due to hospital and state regulations she needed to make a different appointment to discus her knees.

An Internship in Orthopedics

An Internship in Orthopedics

Through my experience with orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Borrow, I have realized that in this particular office the behavioral protocol is simple.  As an intern, I am expected to be polite and respectful at all times. I follow Dr. Borrow around as she sees patients and I am to observe.  My job is to follow and help Dr. Borrow and other associates with any task needed. There is a clear hierarchy system in the office as well.  Dr. Borrow is the head of the business, followed by the PA, Sam, then the nurses and other associates, and lastly me, the intern!  As the rank of personas in the office is recognizable, it is in terms of leadership; however, everyone is free to speak and suggest advice, etc. regardless of rank.  Communication is free in the orthopedic office as everyone talks about their children, family, plans and other things involved outside the office.  This is free for me to talk about as well.  Everyone cares about each other and their well being.  Dr. Borrow and the other associates talk freely on matters concerning patients as well when it comes to how to treat or diagnose the patient.  Everyone has and gives respect. In my great favor, Dr. Borrow also informs me of specifics on certain injuries and explains with detail how the injury occurred, what happened to the body, and how to fix and treat it.
Each associate dresses in scrubs everyday; however, the PA and Dr. Borrow wear scrubs on certain occasions and other occasions they wear professional attire such as nice pants, closed toed shoes, and a nice shirt.  The professional dress demonstrates the that the two take their job and their patients very seriously. This dress does not really affect much of the behaviors in the office because the majority of the associates are in scrubs.  There is always a high level of respect for the PA and Dr. Borrow.
I constantly follow Dr. Borrow as she sees patients, determines how to treat them, views X-Rays and many other tasks involved in orthopedics.  I have been able to apply my skills by being able to recognize malfunctions of each patient and see how Dr. Borrow acts and treats them.  This further develops my knowledge and helps me understand the body on another level.