First Patient

She is looking out the window
Readily agrees to help a student learn history
and physical exam skills
The student starts nervously, discomfort rising
when confronted with
the diagnosis of uterine cancer
Pain on movement
Abdominal scars and drains tell the tale
Patient smiles
Note-taking seems superfluous to retain
memory of first patient

Deepika Reddy, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine

Deepika has no previous history in creative writing. She serves as a Core Educator at the medical school. She also serves as the Program Director for the Endocrinology Fellowship Program.

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