Case Study: Mr. Kenny Rivera

Mr. Kenny Rivera graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a Bachelor’s Degree in biological science. During his time there Mr. Rivera developed a strong and enthusiastic commitment to public service by volunteering for various organizations, including John Muir Hospital, and the American Medical Student Association. His dedication to service even took him so far as to travel to Nicaragua and Costa Rica with the “Vida Volunteer Medical Mission Group” where he was able to help provide basic medical care and education to rural and urban populations. Here, as a student at Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Mr. Rivera brought his passion for helping others and immediately put it to work by volunteering in various underprivileged community clinics. While working in these clinics, Mr. Rivera conducted a clinical research survey to determine the outcomes with strict adherence to prescribed …show more content…
Many patients are unaware in regards to their health, lack understanding, and lack confidence in the treatment plan because they don’t trust their physician. How can you trust someone you don’t understand? This type of patient is difficult to treat and will ultimately pay the highest price if we cannot establish empathy and trust. As physicians we may be their only advocates to wellness, and it is our duty to educate and create ways for the patient to understand their diagnosis, prognosis and plan. My medical school experiences have given me a strong sense of empathy. I saw firsthand how the education barrier between patients and doctors impacted their healthcare.” Kenny also understands it is important to utilize the tools and resources available to make sure that there are no misunderstandings or miscommunications, which can negatively impact