Eunice Peters

During my psychiatry rotation, I participated in outpatient psychiatric evaluations across adolescent and adult populations. I obtained focused psychiatric histories, performed mental status examinations, collected vital signs, and conducted urine drug screens. I assisted with clinical documentation, suicide risk assessments, diagnostic formulation, and observed medication management and treatment planning under supervision. I also engaged with patients’ families and collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to support continuity of care.

During my surgery rotation, I participated in the care of pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patients across a variety of general surgical cases. I assisted with patient evaluations, reviewed imaging and laboratory results, and helped formulate assessments and plans. I observed and participated in operative procedures including excision of lipomas, management of abdominal wall defects, gallbladder disease, diverticulitis, and colorectal pathology. I gained exposure to sterile technique, wound care, drain management, and post-operative follow-up, while developing clinical documentation skills and an understanding of surgical decision making.

• Participating in outpatient and inpatient care under supervision
• Conducting history-taking and physical examinations
• Managing chronic conditions and acute presentations in primary care
• Developing differential diagnoses and management plans
• Providing preventive health counseling and patient education
• Documenting clinical encounters and reviewing lab results
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care
• 6 weeks - Current

• Delivered inpatient care on hospital wards alongside hospitalist attendings
• Performed comprehensive history-taking, physical examinations, and formulation of history of present illness (HPI)
• Developed clinical assessments and management plans, participated in case presentations and multidisciplinary team discussions
• Documented clinical encounters including H&P and progress notes; reviewed patient charts, labs, and imaging
• 12 weeks

• Performed routine molecular diagnostics including PCR testing, instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and result authorization (e.g., Panther platform).
• Managed clinical records and entered results using LIMS.
• In bacteriology, conducted culture plating, Gram staining, biochemical ID, and antibiotic susceptibility testing (e.g., VITEK).
• Performed specialized tests (e.g., Legionella, pregnancy), supported diagnostic reporting, maintained quality control, and ensured compliance with health and safety standards.
• Molecular & Bacteriology Laboratory Experience

• Internal Medicine (1 week): Participated in ward rounds, patient assessments, comprehensive history-taking, physical examinations, case presentations and clinical decision-making discussions
• Surgery (1 week): Observed surgical procedures, assisted with pre- and post-operative care, and supported patient monitoring

Conducted diagnostic virology tests and serological investigations (HIV, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis) using advanced analyzers (Panther, DS2, Liaison)

• Observed psychiatric patient assessments, risk evaluations, and care planning
• Attended multidisciplinary team meetings and contributed to treatment discussions
• 2 weeks

• Completed IBMS-accredited placement in Clinical Immunology Laboratory; performed allergy testing, autoantibody identification, and diagnostic result delivery
• Participated in laboratory quality improvement and validation projects