A Letter from Raveena

To Our Patients:

For those of you who I have had the privilege to meet, it has truly been a pleasure. For those of you who I have not met yet, I am Raveena, AIM’s newest medical intern. I joined the team in June, and as we all know, these are strange times. It has been incredible to see how much this team does behind the scenes to make sure we are doing the best we can for all of you—our patients. 

When life seems to be at a standstill, we find ourselves deeply woven into the fabric of humanity. We sit in our separate, socially isolated homes, yet we are increasingly aware of our potential to impact one another. 

During my time here, I have seen that impact firsthand. Many of you have known the AIM team for much longer than I have. You have shared with me the difference they have each made in your lives, being there for you in ways that others could not. You have also shared with me how integrative medicine has touched your life. 

Getting to work with both you and our clinicians is a privilege. I have found myself resonating with the lasting human connection that is fostered in this practice. Whether you are seen in-person or through telemedicine, there is a deep commitment to serving you through both enjoyable and challenging times. 

In the future, I hope to be able to cultivate the same types of relationships with my patients. Like the team of clinicians at AIM, I strive to practice medicine that integrates nutrition, wellbeing, mental, and physical health to care for the whole person. If you have seen any of their public talks, you know they are committed to not only caring for individuals, but caring for their entire community as well. It is this desire to honor the complex humanity around me that fuels my pursuit of medicine--my pursuit to serve as a catalyst for hope and healing.

Not only am I grateful to our AIM team for the opportunity to gain exposure to this wonderful field of integrative medicine, but I am deeply grateful to all of you for trusting me enough to share your experiences and reflections with me. Despite the strange circumstances we are living under, I cannot wait to see what the year ahead holds. If you or one of your loved ones would like to see us, or just catch up, please do not hesitate to reach out. It is our honor to serve you. 

Thank you for the privilege to serve you, to learn from you, and to walk with you on your journey. 

Until we speak, be well, 

Raveena, Medical Intern In Training