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Jessica Mega, MD, internal medicine resident
“The transformation from medical school to residency is vast,” said Jessica Mega, MD, a graduate of Yale University School of Medicine and an internal medicine intern (first-year resident) at BWH.
As Mega aims to be an internal medicine physician, her work during the beginning of her residency makes her feel invested in her future. “I now have a longitudinal feeling of being a physician,” said Mega, who is still getting used to being called “doctor” by patients and colleagues.
“Whatever I’m doing and learning now is what I will continue to apply down the road as I practice medicine. For that reason, the steep learning curve is enjoyable,” she said.
Like other internal medicine residents, Mega will be exposed to the outpatient clinic, ICU, cardiology, oncology and general medical services, completing a two-to-four-week rotation in each area. Mega has already completed one rotation in the ICU and outpatient clinic and has just started her second general medical service rotation.
“I’m thrilled to have this experience take place at BWH,” said Mega.
The connection she makes with her patients, like with one female patient whom she helped convince to start making lifestyle changes to combat her heart disease risk, are very satisfying. Equally satisfying is her work with patients’ families, especially those she encounters in the ICU.
“I understood the intense medical experience my ICU rotation would bring, but I underestimated the intense emotional experience. Interacting with families of ICU patients is particularly challenging,” said Mega.
In speaking about her experience so far, Mega is quick to give credit to the experienced nurses, senior residents and attending physicians at BWH, who have been critical in helping her along the way.