I honestly do not even know where to start with how grateful I am for Dr. Anamekwe. She became so…read moremuch more than a preceptor to me. She genuinely cared for me like I was her own daughter, and my parents and I are so thankful that I had the chance to meet her.
I learned so much medicine from her, but more importantly, she taught me what kind of doctor I want to be. She showed me that being a good physician is about listening to your patients, educating them, understanding their lives, and always doing what is right for them. She is one of the most ethical, kind, patient, and caring doctors I have ever met.
She is incredibly passionate about holistic and preventive medicine, especially metabolic health. She takes the time to teach her patients about nutrition, medications, and making healthier choices in their everyday lives. She truly practices what she teaches. She grows fresh herbs at the clinic and gardens at home, always finding ways to encourage her patients to eat better and take care of themselves.
She also helped me personally change my own habits and take better care of myself, and I ended up losing weight. She listened to me and supported me through things in my personal life too. She cared about me as a person, not just as a medical student, and I will always be grateful for that.
I had the opportunity to watch her work through complicated cases, recognize things that had been missed, and advocate relentlessly for her patients despite insurance or financial barriers. She taught me that medicine should never just be about money. It should be about caring for the person in front of you.
Even after my rotation, I have heard so many times from her patients and other preceptors how lucky I was to learn from her. Her patients truly love and trust her, and I completely understand why. She listens to their stories, remembers the little things they tell her, and makes them feel genuinely heard. I still return to the clinic because I genuinely want to keep learning from her. I know that every time I am around her, I learn something new and become a better physician.
My parents and I will always be grateful for Dr. Anamekwe. She has changed my life both personally and professionally, and she has shown me the kind of physician I hope to become one day. She did not just teach me medicine. She taught me how to care for people, and that is something I will carry with me for the rest of my career.