This summer I had the opportunity to shadow Dr. Philip Arbit at the Novi Surgery Center. Dr. Arbit is an anesthesiologist at the surgery center, so I got to sit in the OR for a variety of out-patient procedures including cataracts and minor wrist/spinal surgeries. In addition to sitting in on procedures, I got to watch Dr. Arbit and his colleagues interact with the patients. Dr. Arbit emphasized throughout my visits that patient care is one of the most important parts of the job.
Sitting in the OR and interacting with patients was an amazing experience, and I look forward to shadowing more doctors in the future!