Resident Profiles - Rachel Reeg, MD, PGY-3

Rachel Reeg, MD

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Outside Interest: Photography and Cooking

I chose to participate in this program because of its dedication to patients, education, research, evidence based medicine and preparing residents for sub-specialist or primary care. We are treated as professionals and receive excellent benefits.

My clinical training is strengthened by local patients and patients with uncommon problems who are referred here and motivate me to learn and read about medicine on a regular basis. Basic science and clinical research opportunities abound. The internal medicine residency office is well-equipped to help us arrange and complete a research project during our residency. I am eager to work on this portion of the program requirements in order to become a better clinician-scientist.

There is excellent access to the medical literature via the on-campus library and intranet resources. We have a number of sub-specialist ward modules in addition to general medicine modules that deepens our understanding of medicine by rounding with sub-specialists in nephrology, gastroenterology, cardiology, hematology-oncology, endocrinology and infectious disease. Attending physicians are very open to training housestaff, acting as our mentors, not just supervisors.

Another great thing about the Cleveland Clinic Foundation is that most of our medical records are electronic and we will continue to phase-in elements such as daily inpatient progress notes over the next few months. Outpatient notes and orders are already electronic in an efficient, easy-to-use program.

Raised and educated in Washington state, it is enjoyable to be in a new part of the country. I have started to explore the local parks and traveled to West Virginia and Niagara Falls; other impressive places remain on my list of places to see. Urban Cleveland offers great restaurants, music and theater. Rural Ohio offers serenity and beauty for photography and relaxation.

Importantly, my resident cohorts are a pleasure to work with, diverse in their backgrounds and goals for the future. There is a collegial atmosphere among all residents, which eases the transition from medical school to residency. I am happy to have chosen this program and hope you are able to appreciate what a gem it is, too!