During the first 100 hours of my internship, I worked closely with patient data and health equity information. For the first week and a half, I focused on completing a health equity chart. This task allowed me to interact with the organization’s data systems and understand how patient information is tracked to identify disparities in care. Through this activity, I gained knowledge about factors that influence health equity, such as ethnicity, chronic conditions, and preventive care practices. I also learned to recognize patterns in patient health and how certain groups may be at higher risk for conditions like hypertension or diabetes.
After finishing the health equity chart, I took on a larger data management project that involved approximately 500 patients. Using Excel, I organized patient information by appointment date, visit date, name, and health indicators including high blood pressure, diabetes, or both. I also recorded ethnicity, blood pressure readings, diabetic readings, and preventive care measures such as flu vaccinations and mammograms when applicable. This process improved my skills in data organization and attention to detail. I became more confident in managing large datasets and learned how to sort, filter, and arrange multiple variables to make the information clear and accessible.
These activities helped me develop both practical and technical skills. I gained a better understanding of health equity and the importance of accurate and organized data in supporting patient care. In addition, I strengthened my Excel skills, which will be valuable in future clinical and administrative work. Overall, the first 100 hours of my internship provided hands-on experience in data management, reinforced the significance of health equity in healthcare, and allowed me to build skills that will support my professional development.
Attendance Log – 104.24hrs
- January 20, 2026 – 8hrs
- January 29, 2026 – 5.75hrs
- January 30, 2026 – 8hrs
- February 5, 2026 – 5.67hrs
- February 10. 2026 – 8hrs
- February 11, 2026 – 8.17hrs
- February 17, 2026 – 8hrs
- February 19, 2026 – 8.08hrs
- February 26, 2026 – 8.08hrs
- March 3, 2026 – 8.08hrs
- March 6, 2026 – 5.33hrs
- March 10, 2026 – 8.08hrs
- March 17, 2026 – 7hrs
- March 19, 2026 – 8hrs
