Fiscal Year 2007 - Department of Medicine - University of ...

Through her work with the National
Center of Excellence in Women’s
Health at UMMC, Shepherd has found a
strong outlet for disseminating information
for healthy living to her patients. The
Center, one of 23 designated Centers of
Excellence throughout the U.S., includes
the participation of more than 60 faculty
members, representing all six of UMMC’s
academic schools.
“Working closely with the other
faculty in the Center of Excellence has
helped me fine-tune my clinical skills and
has given me the additional training I
need for my own patients,” said Shepherd.
“As doctors, we must continually
work at improving our practice’s quality
and efficiency. Collaborations of healthcare
providers in the Women’s Health
Center give us an opportunity to bounce
ideas off one another and to give each
other advice,” she said.
Annette Low, MD, who heads the
National Center of Excellence in
Women’s Health at UMMC, noted her appreciation
of Shepherd’s participation in
the Center. “Jinna has been tireless in her
dedication to the Center’s clinical and education
activities, and has been an integral
part since its inception,” said Low. “Her
patients are among the most loyal folks
you can find. She takes time with each
patient, and each patient knows how
deeply she feels and cares for them.
“It is not only a privilege to call Jinna my colleague
and partner in medicine, but a genuine pleasure
as well,” Low continued. “Jinna represents the
best parts of what medicine can be: quality and
compassion.”
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