Providing the Greater Boston Area with Accessible Healthcare

During my internship, I worked with Dr. Eric Roseen on multiple clinical research studies and made improvements to the Program for Integrative Medicine and Health Disparities within Boston Medical Center. ​

Boston Medical Center is an academic medical center and safety-net hospital located in Boston’s historic South End. The hospital’s mission is to serve the Greater Boston area by providing accessible care for everyone, Boston Medical Center has a dedication to not only providing traditional medical care, but also programs and services that wrap around that care to enhance overall health.​

​The main research study I worked on was a pilot study on improving chiropractic care access for low-income individuals suffering from low-back pain (LBP). I also worked on a study that is investigating whether non-pharmalogic treatments are effective in treating lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Additionally, I worked on improving/updating the website for the Program for Integrative Medicine and Health Disparities. ​

​When I wasn’t working on research projects, I was also able to interview different physicians and members of the Program for Integrative Medicine and Health Disparities. The conversations I had with these individuals affirmed my interest in integrative medicine and the type of doctor I wish to be in the future. I was also able to shadow both the Hematology/Oncology acupuncture clinic and the Pediatric Pain Clinic which were transformative experiences that I will remember forever.

Internship funded by the Peter Buck Internship Fund​.