Fatima Baloul | Shepherd’s Clinic As I have reached the home stretch of CIIP, I have reflected quite a bit on all that I have learned throughout the course of the past 2 months. Shepherd’s Clinic has illuminated the value and the impact of being in a work environment surrounded…
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Fatima Baloul | Shepherd’s Clinic Morning Anxiety. It is a flame that sits in my stomach. Not necessarily rooted from my placement, but I felt it heavily as the summer began. Mainly due to the unknown; at the time, I was unfamiliar with the bus route from JHU to Shepherd’s…
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Fatima Baloul | Shepherd’s Clinic I recall the “ fears activity ” we partook in during orientation; we each wrote our fears, prior to beginning our new internships, on sticky notes. Throughout the past week, I was reminded of the fears that I quickly, yet intentionally jotted down 4 week…
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Fatima Baloul | Shepherd’s Clinic In a knitted blanket, each knot and fabric that intricately intertwines with the rest is so significant in order to create a beautiful piece. The most enjoyable aspect of my time at Shepherd’s Clinic, beyond the patients, has been the sense of community with the…
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Fatima Baloul | Shepherd’s Clinic Throughout the week, I developed a daily rhythm and routine at Shepherd’s Clinic, and through that I felt immensely more comfortable and productive in my position as an Intern. Amid a hectic morning, I complete reminder calls — to remind patients of their upcoming appointments…
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Fatima Baloul | Shepherd’s Clinic Shepherd’s Clinic is a free, comprehensive clinic for the uninsured in Baltimore. Patients are provided with clinical services [ primary and / or specialty care ], behavioral health services, and mindfulness programs. Given that all the providers, nurses, and a majority of the staff at…
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Fatima Baloul | Shepherd’s Clinic There are very few things at Hopkins that have made me feel wholeheartedly comfortable and safe inside: 1 ) honey graham ice cream and 2 ) my peer – mentor group :). It took me a while to know how to start my post. There…
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