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Iris Colon, MD, obstetrics/gynecology, chief resident
“I feel much more responsible in my new role, and even though I’m still learning, I view myself as more of a teacher now,” said Iris Colon, MD, chief resident (fourth-year) in obstetrics and gynecology at BWH.
Colon, who graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine three years ago, says that her short time as chief resident has made her realize how much she has learned throughout her BWH residency.
“Even though I still view attending physicians as my mentors, I now see them as colleagues more than as instructors,” said Colon, who plans to pursue a fellowship in maternal/fetal medicine after completing her residency.
Fluent in Spanish, Colon feels she has developed a niche in treating Hispanic patients. “I think patients sometimes feel more comfortable with providers who speak the same primary language,” said Colon, who is delighted with BWH’s diverse patients and staff and welcomes the fast pace of her residency.
As chief resident, Colon mixes her time between gynecology clinic and the labor and delivery floor, where she is often the go-to person for fellow residents on the night shift.
Colon hopes her resident colleagues see her as a role model, similar to how she sees hers—obstetrics and gynecology fellow Diana Rodriguez-Thompson, MD and attending physician Aviva Lee-Parritz, MD.
“What hasn’t changed since I began as a first-year resident is the focus on the patients’ needs. It is an honor to treat and care for patients at BWH, whether you are an intern or a chief resident,” said Colon.