It's hard to believe that 14 weeks away from classes is already at an end, and that I will be returning to class in just 5 short days. I've never been a big fan of summer, because, being the nerd that I am, I always loved learning over having an extended period of relaxation. Therefore, I never thought I'd be saying this, but this truly has been one of the most amazing, life-changing summers! I had my 2 incredible rotations (pediatric endocrinology and orthopedic surgery), did 2 sessions of a summer science camp for HS students, and had some much-needed time to sleep, read books without -ology in the title, and catch up with my family and friends.
This year is one that I'm both dreading and absolutely looking forward to at the same time. It is so exciting that for the next 9 months, my classes will all be clinically oriented (Adult, pediatric, emergency medicine, psychiatry, dermatology, orthopedics (yay!), and some others mixed in there). Aka, no more basic science classes....everything will be clinically applicable. However, after having such an AMAZING summer in rotations, I have had a taste of how great life is going to be on rotations/working after graduation, the thought of going back to sit in a classroom for 9 more, long months seems like cruelty. Give everyone a taste of how much fun practicing actual medicine is, and then make them sit in a classroom again.
But, the nice thing is that I'll still have clinical time once a week for the entire year. I'm actually looking forward to my fall rotations: for the first 7 weeks of the semester, I'll be in an orthopedic rehab. clinic (yay, more ortho and musculoskeletal patients!!), and for the second 7 weeks, I'm in an urgent care/family practice office. It will be a great combo. of patients, and I hope to really nail down my exam skills and refine my clinical thinking. Since I've already had a family practice rotation, I feel much more comfortable with this upcoming rotation, as I know the questions and exams I should be doing, and how my thinking should proceed.
I will try to keep my posts coming fairly regularly, but considering that I will be losing my free-time in T-5 days, who knows how often I'll be able to do so. There may be a few mega posts covering large chunks of time....
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Monday, August 22, 2011
And it's back to work
It's hard to believe that 14 weeks away from classes is already at an end, and that I will be returning to class in just 5 short days. I've never been a big fan of summer, because, being the nerd that I am, I always loved learning over having an extended period of relaxation. Therefore, I never thought I'd be saying this, but this truly has been one of the most amazing, life-changing summers! I had my 2 incredible rotations (pediatric endocrinology and orthopedic surgery), did 2 sessions of a summer science camp for HS students, and had some much-needed time to sleep, read books without -ology in the title, and catch up with my family and friends.
This year is one that I'm both dreading and absolutely looking forward to at the same time. It is so exciting that for the next 9 months, my classes will all be clinically oriented (Adult, pediatric, emergency medicine, psychiatry, dermatology, orthopedics (yay!), and some others mixed in there). Aka, no more basic science classes....everything will be clinically applicable. However, after having such an AMAZING summer in rotations, I have had a taste of how great life is going to be on rotations/working after graduation, the thought of going back to sit in a classroom for 9 more, long months seems like cruelty. Give everyone a taste of how much fun practicing actual medicine is, and then make them sit in a classroom again.
But, the nice thing is that I'll still have clinical time once a week for the entire year. I'm actually looking forward to my fall rotations: for the first 7 weeks of the semester, I'll be in an orthopedic rehab. clinic (yay, more ortho and musculoskeletal patients!!), and for the second 7 weeks, I'm in an urgent care/family practice office. It will be a great combo. of patients, and I hope to really nail down my exam skills and refine my clinical thinking. Since I've already had a family practice rotation, I feel much more comfortable with this upcoming rotation, as I know the questions and exams I should be doing, and how my thinking should proceed.
I will try to keep my posts coming fairly regularly, but considering that I will be losing my free-time in T-5 days, who knows how often I'll be able to do so. There may be a few mega posts covering large chunks of time....
This year is one that I'm both dreading and absolutely looking forward to at the same time. It is so exciting that for the next 9 months, my classes will all be clinically oriented (Adult, pediatric, emergency medicine, psychiatry, dermatology, orthopedics (yay!), and some others mixed in there). Aka, no more basic science classes....everything will be clinically applicable. However, after having such an AMAZING summer in rotations, I have had a taste of how great life is going to be on rotations/working after graduation, the thought of going back to sit in a classroom for 9 more, long months seems like cruelty. Give everyone a taste of how much fun practicing actual medicine is, and then make them sit in a classroom again.
But, the nice thing is that I'll still have clinical time once a week for the entire year. I'm actually looking forward to my fall rotations: for the first 7 weeks of the semester, I'll be in an orthopedic rehab. clinic (yay, more ortho and musculoskeletal patients!!), and for the second 7 weeks, I'm in an urgent care/family practice office. It will be a great combo. of patients, and I hope to really nail down my exam skills and refine my clinical thinking. Since I've already had a family practice rotation, I feel much more comfortable with this upcoming rotation, as I know the questions and exams I should be doing, and how my thinking should proceed.
I will try to keep my posts coming fairly regularly, but considering that I will be losing my free-time in T-5 days, who knows how often I'll be able to do so. There may be a few mega posts covering large chunks of time....
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