Improve Life PLLC Psychiatry & Improve Medical Culture Present:
Suture Clinic 2025-2026
At Improve Medical Culture, our Suture Clinic gives students and early-career healthcare professionals the chance to practice hands-on skills in a safe, supportive environment. Guided by experienced physicians, participants learn proper sterile technique, wound closure methods, and knot-tying using high-quality suture kits. This workshop is designed for pre-med students, medical students, nursing students, and allied health trainees who want to build confidence before clinical rotations. By combining expert instruction with practical training, our Suture Clinic helps bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world patient care.
Dr. Stephanie Waggel, MD, MS, PMH-C
Dr. Stephanie Waggel, psychiatrist and medical educator, enjoys teaching at the Improve Medical Culture Suture Clinic in Northern Virginia. Students learn core skills including simple interrupted sutures, suture removal, and continuous closure techniques, while also being evaluated on professionalism. By requiring professionalism points instead of payment, the clinic emphasizes that the foundation of excellent medical care is not just technical ability, but also preparation, reliability, and respect. The events usually take place in either Fairfax or Loudoun county Virginia.
Suture Clinic
Suture Clinic
Suture Clinic Summer 2024
Tying the Knot: Dr. Waggel Guides Pre-Med Interns Through Hands On Suture Clinic ✂️🪡👩🏼⚕️#foryou
Dr. Waggel demonstrates suturing techniques to our pre med interns 🪡🧵#improvelifepllc
