What went well:

The progress I made; what was achieved and done

• AFC
• Oversaw the exercise class, providing assistance to the coach and effectively translating instructions for the patients.
• Implemented a 5-minute meditation session at the end of the exercise class, promoting relaxation and mental well-being.
• Called over 150 patients, informing them about the exercise class and encouraging their attendance based on doctor referrals and previous attendance 
• SOME
• Created educational posters on various topics such as HIV, mental health awareness, common podiatry problems, hepatitis, and routine screening tests.
• Distributed HIV posters and engaged in conversations with patients, emphasizing the importance of testing, resulting in three patients promptly scheduling appointments for HIV testing.
• Shadowed an ophthalmologist and gained valuable insights on patient interactions and adaptability in approaching different individuals.

What could have been done differently: 

Things that did not get done and/or could be changed

• AFC
• I wish I had been able to call patients after I had created the list, but as timing fell, my next hours after finalizing the previous attended/referred list was running the workout class
• SOME
• I wish I had had an opportunity to shadow doctors prior to speaking with patients about HIV, to observe their interactions to learn best practices. However, I think my coverations went well and when I did shadow the ophthalmologist, I learned that approach each person is different, so it is all about using best judgment on how to interact with each patient 

What did I learn about myself when working with others?

Contributions, behaviors and values I exhibited

• My conversations about exercising with the AFC patients and HIV with the SOME patients require me to show them compassion for their problems and encouragement that there were people ready to support them (help them workout, get tested and treated, etc). Being able to respond to specific issues they had addressed in their questions showed them I listened and cared to help them, which helped build trust between me and the patient.

What did I learn about leadership?

Leadership attributes and insights I developed

• The importance of connecting with the patients. 
• AFC: Discovered that most patients were unaware of the exercise class but became enthusiastic after personal discussions, understanding its importance.
• SOME:  I learned that visual presentations were preferred by patients, highlighting the importance of using visual aids for future health education initiatives.

What do I want to develop or focus on next?

What do I still need to develop?

• AFC: Investigate the reasons behind the gap between provider recommendations and patient attendance for the exercise class. Exploring alternative methods to emphasize and remind patients about the class's importance.
• SOME: Create informational poster boards throughout the clinic on important health topics, providing patients with visual educational resources while waiting for their providers