Hi everyone,
I'm very new to SDN, and I had a question about whether or not volunteering in an acupuncture clinic counted as clinical experience? Based on the description of the position (below), I would assume it is, but I was also wondering if medical schools would look down on it because it is an acupuncture clinic. The clinic coordinates with patients' physicians, but the actual person I would be working with the most is not a medical doctor (licensed acupuncturist). I am highly interested in exploring this approach to care, especially in combination with Western medicine, so any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
From the position description:
"This position operates under a coordinated care model and will allow you to gain valuable experience by engaging in direct patient contact (patient intake, vitals, rooming, etc.) and learning about the socioeconomic factors involved in healthcare."
You will help oversee weekly clinic flow and will have the opportunity to become more involved in direct patient care through:
· Scribing and being present during the entire acupuncture treatment, helping acupuncture interns and other providers record history of present illness and treatment notes
· Performing patient intake before acupuncture treatment and recording your notes into the Electronic Health Records (EHR) system
· Measuring blood pressure, temperature, weight, and pulse under supervision
· Assisting patients with self-care education and providing information about other services we offer
· Scheduling patients, scanning and transcribing notes into EHR, and other administrative duties
I'm very new to SDN, and I had a question about whether or not volunteering in an acupuncture clinic counted as clinical experience? Based on the description of the position (below), I would assume it is, but I was also wondering if medical schools would look down on it because it is an acupuncture clinic. The clinic coordinates with patients' physicians, but the actual person I would be working with the most is not a medical doctor (licensed acupuncturist). I am highly interested in exploring this approach to care, especially in combination with Western medicine, so any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
From the position description:
"This position operates under a coordinated care model and will allow you to gain valuable experience by engaging in direct patient contact (patient intake, vitals, rooming, etc.) and learning about the socioeconomic factors involved in healthcare."
You will help oversee weekly clinic flow and will have the opportunity to become more involved in direct patient care through:
· Scribing and being present during the entire acupuncture treatment, helping acupuncture interns and other providers record history of present illness and treatment notes
· Performing patient intake before acupuncture treatment and recording your notes into the Electronic Health Records (EHR) system
· Measuring blood pressure, temperature, weight, and pulse under supervision
· Assisting patients with self-care education and providing information about other services we offer
· Scheduling patients, scanning and transcribing notes into EHR, and other administrative duties
