My recent family medicine rotation with Dr. Berkowitz was an incredibly enriching experience. Dr. Berkowitz is a knowledgeable internist who has been seeing some of the same patients since the 1980s. He taught me not only about clinical medicine, but also about the art of patient care. His approach to patients—using kindness, humor, and grace, especially when dealing with disgruntled individuals—was something I deeply admired and hope to emulate in my own practice.

One area in which I grew significantly during this rotation was understanding and interpreting labs, which has always been a weakness of mine. Dr. Berkowitz’s extensive knowledge in this area helped me build confidence in reading routine lab results and also knowing when to order more specialized tests. This skill will undoubtedly serve me well in my future practice, as lab interpretation is such a critical component of patient care.

Overall, this rotation not only expanded my clinical knowledge, especially in terms of lab work, but also reinforced the importance of maintaining a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care. Seeing Dr. Berkowitz’s long-standing relationships with his patients highlighted the value of continuity and trust in family medicine, making this rotation both an educational and inspirational experience.