Dillon, Montana

The reason I chose to go to Dillon was to have the opportunity to experience what it is really like to be a small town rural doctor who does it all, and that is exactly what I found.  I worked mainly with Dr. Sandra Mcintyre who is a smart, dedicated, charismatic graduate from the UW program who is deeply loved by her patients.  Our days were spent going between clinic and the hospital to check on our inpatients.  On Monday afternoons we would do stress testing, and on many mornings she performs her own endoscopies.  One of the most rewarding parts of the month was seeing patients who I took care on in the hospital back in clinic after their discharge.  There were patients I saw 4-5 times during the month, true continuity!  Of course, you cant beat the location, so close to yellowstone, world class fly fishing, and miles of open beautiful prarie.  If you go in September you will also get to experience the big rodeo that comes through town…this is one of the truest cowboy towns in the country and a must see!

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