Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Reflection

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Prior to matriculation to medical school, I will be working as a full time session assistant at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. As a session assistant, I am the liaison between the patient, family, and clinical teams during office visits. I am responsible for coordinating appropriate treatments and consultations in accordance with the physicians’ orders. I also manage patient flow by reviewing clinic templates. I will continue to learn about the medical and non-medical aspects that contribute to patient care, with hopes of positively impacting the patient experience.

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