I would like to thank the entire CBHA organization and specifically the 14th Ave. Clinic for allowing me to do the family practice phase of my training here. I was very anxious when I arrived at the clinic my first day, especially being 2 hours from home and starting a new phase of training, but the staff and patients made me feel very much at home. Although I had so many people help me during the 4 months I was here, there are a few people I would like to thank individually.
First, I would like to thank John Betz for inviting me here, putting up with all my questions and for allowing me to participate in his patients’ healthcare. Not only are you a great educator but you’re a compassionate, skilled provider who is a true patient advocate. You have been a very influential part of my education and will be a role model I can look up to throughout my entire career. The Othello community is lucky to have you, and after spending time with your patients, I know they are extremely grateful. Its been an honor to learn from the man who virtually started my future profession.
Many thanks to both Annie Coronado and Maria Guzman for being so helpful, friendly and supportive. You have both shown great patience in explaining the daily routine and answering my countless questions. You’ve given me words of encouragement when it was desperately needed and given me guidance when I became stuck. You are both excellent at your jobs and loved by your patients.
I would also like to thank both Dr. Richard Bunch and Dr. Randal Bunch for taking time to find me for interesting cases and for bringing me into the operating room on many occasions. I will be entering the next phase of clinical training much more confident since having these experiences. You are both excellent doctors and wonderful instructors, thank you.
The Othello community is fortunate to have CBHA as their resource for medical care. In my opinion, CBHA has set the bar for rural practice, proving that you don’t have to live in a large city to receive quality health care. I have been to other rural areas where this is not the case so it is very refreshing to see it done so successfully. Once again, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone at CBHA that made my time here so valuable.
Chris Rieman, PA-S
Physician Assistant Student
MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Program
University of Washington School of Medicine