We are pleased to present the next in our weekly series introducing you to Internal Medicine’s Advanced Practice Providers. In addition to sharing information about where they work in the department, we asked them each to tell us a little bit about their “Why” (the sustaining pull for their work) and what relaxes them. (Read previous weeks’ installments.)

Jin Zhou, ARNP
Hematology, Oncology, and Blood & Marrow Transplantation

Service: Malignant Hematology Outpatient

Years with Internal Medicine: 3 years

Longest place I have ever lived: Iowa City

My “Why”: I enjoy building a strong and lasting relationship with my patients. They can trust me with all their physical symptoms and emotional stresses. While helping the patients and their loved ones, I also learn some valuable life lessons.

What relaxes me: Hiking, being outdoors, and a good massage

Jin is always willing to help! She has been flexible and willing to do what is best for her patients and the team.  Jin’s patients always speak highly of her.   We are lucky to have her on our team!

— Alexa Zink Baxter,  MPAS, PA-C

Read what patients say about her:

• Ms. Zhou was easy to talk to, listened attentively and genuinely cared about my well-being.
• Always excellent and makes me feel as if I’m their only patient and addresses any concerns I have.
• Jin is always very friendly and explanations are thorough. Reassuring and is always available via phone.
• [Jin Zhou] did a great job of addressing my concerns and including me in the decision-making process.

Zhou was also recognized with a Patient’s Choice Award for her excellence in patient experience.