- What questions do you have about your internship?
What happens when a patients insurance doesn't accept something you have given in a prescription for something like a splint or bandage, etc..? What do you do ?
- What connections can you make between this internship and what you've done in school?
Well I have been in YLHC (Young Leaders in Healthcare) since 10th grade. Some of the things I learn there are also things I see often in the office. Having a connection with Dr.Kaska from YLHC is what gave me this internship.
- Has anything happened that's worth telling us about? Funny stories?
Even though Dr.Kaska is a surgeon he is very thrifty. If he can get a deal/discount on something that is a $1.75 he will. The other day when I had to make some calls for him for some services we needed for the office. The first thing he told me to ask everyone of them was is there a way we can have that service for a cheaper price? If they say no, his immediate answer is, well I guess I will start researching your competitors and call them. He is a bargain shopper and will absolutely take no for an answer! He is so funny. Everyday in the office is different. I have so many stories because as I said every single day is completely different. I love being Dr.Kaska's intern.
- What have you learned about your organization's mission and purpose?
Orthopedic care. In the climate of giant corporate medicine we take pride in offering old-fashioned personalized private practice orthopedic surgery service. We strive to provide the service you want including a live person answering the phone, timely appointments, short waiting times, reliable communication, education and shared decision making about your orthopedic problem. North counties specialist in Orthopedic Trauma, Complex Post Trauma reconstruction, Osteomyelits, Limb Deformity, limb lengthening, Sports Trauma and Pediatric fractures. General Orthopedics Including: Joint replacement: Hip and Knee; Foot and ankle surgery, shoulder, and hand surgery.
- What new skills are you developing (or will you need to develop) for this internship?
One of the most important skills in being a doctor is time management. Everyday I am becoming more time efficient. Dr.Kaska is always there to help me with that. I hope by the end of my internship I will be a time management master. Another skill I am working on developing is being a very good multi-tasker. This is something that Dr.Kaska is absolutely amazing at. I learn from him everyday on how to become a better multi-tasker. Another skill I have been developing is being a very good note taker, not only has Dr.Kaska but also some of my colleagues have helped me learn the easiest way to take good notes. I know I will learn so much more. This internship is so satisfying.