Author: Peter Lin

Site Evaluation Reflection

by Peter Lin

For my mid-site evaluation, I presented an H&P on a patient with suspected cardiac chest pain and concerning ischemic changes on EKG. I was able to recognize red flag symptoms and educated the patient on the need for urgent evaluation in the emergency department for possible ACS, and that time matters in situations like this. Although the patient repeatedly refused transfer to the ED, we were able to have EMS come to the clinic to evaluate her, obtain a second EKG, and try to convince her as well. Ultimately, the patient continued to refuse transport, but this case reinforced the …

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Rotation Reflection

by Peter Lin

Overall, I think this was the best rotation for my first clinical experience and for developing confidence in managing a wide range of patient complaints. On this rotation, I primarily saw patients independently by reviewing their charts, reviewing labs or screening needs, and discussing prior imaging or consult results, such as X-rays, ultrasounds, mammograms, CTs, MRIs, or biopsies. I would then present each patient to my preceptor, summarizing why they were there, any pertinent findings, and my proposed management plan. My preceptor would clarify or expand on anything I wasn’t sure about, which was extremely helpful for building both knowledge …

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Journal Article

by Peter Lin

Article Title: Risk Factors for early-onset colorectal cancer: a population-based case-control study in Ontario, Canada Authors: Chang V. C., Cotterchio M., De P., and Tinmouth [Jun 2021] Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8416813/ (see pdf attached below) The reason I chose this article is due to the news that colorectal cancer is now the #1 cancer-related death in those younger than 50 years old, and the fact that more young adults are having cases of colorectal cancer recently, which is very concerning. This is a population-based case–control study that evaluated medical, lifestyle, and dietary risk factors associated with early-onset colorectal cancer (EO-CRC) in adults …

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