July 15, 2026
Shadowing Dr. [Name] — Internal Medicine
Assisted living facility
internal medicinegeriatric care
This summer I spent time shadowing an internal medicine physician at an assisted living facility, my first real look at what day-to-day patient care looks like outside of what I’d imagined from the outside.
What I observed: [Add specifics — a typical morning, how patient visits were structured, what conditions came up most, how the physician communicated with patients and families.]
What I learned: [Add specifics — anything that surprised you, a moment that stuck with you, a skill or quality you saw that you want to build in yourself.]
How it shaped my thinking about medicine: [Add a reflection — did this confirm or complicate your interest in medicine? What questions did it leave you with?]