On The Job: Alexia Jahic, BS '26
Alexia Jahic, BS ’26, is putting her Saint Joseph’s education and healthcare experience into practice during her final-semester clinical rotation with Penn Medicine, preparing to serve her community with confidence and care.
Alexia Jahic, BS ’26, a senior in the cardiac sonography program, is spending her last semester working on a clinical rotation with Penn Medicine. With her healthcare experience and her education at Saint Joseph’s, she’s confident that she will complete her rotation at Penn with ease and continued care for her community.
The Role:
Clinical rotation, specializing in cardiac echo and heart health and function, Penn Medicine
Describe your internship in three emojis:
🫂 (hug)
🫀 (anatomical heart)
🏥 (hospital)
The Day-to-Day:
My days include scanning patients 18-years of age and older, learning and seeing new pathology and helping patients seek the right care.
It's 10 a.m. on a workday, what are you up to:
I am most likely scanning a patient and then working up a report. Having a couple laughs in between scans!
Go-to snack or drink that gets you through the day:
My iced vanilla latte from Dunkin’ and avocado toast is a must have for clinical.
Take pride in your work and share your compassion with others.
Alexia Jahic, BS ’26
My “nailed it” moment:
Completing my first difficult scan as an early student. My preceptor was able to assist me where I needed it, but I felt good knowing we finally found what was wrong with the patient after many failed doctors appointments and tests. Now, we can't tell our patients what our findings are, but it felt great going back to the reduction room and having a deep sigh of relief for my patient!
Favorite part of your role:
Helping lead patients into the right direction to receiving the right care, as well as giving them a shoulder to cry on and being a good listener is what gives me joy.
Fit check:
Gray scrubs, my Hoka sneakers and of course my heated vest because doctors’ offices and hospitals can be cold.
Tips for the next intern:
Keep your head up, breathe and take things slow. Not everyday is going to be a good day and you will encounter a lot of new and potentially scary things. It's important to stay calm and do your best. Never be afraid to ask for help and be the best advocate you can be for not only your patients but for yourself!
Fun/interesting collaborations:
Working with amazing cardiologists in watchman procedures, TEE procedures, open heart and having a very supportive clinical team!