Ever since before I started applying to PA school, everyone I talked to said that during PA school, everything feels like you're trying to drink from a fire hose....getting completely doused in heavy, torrential flow of information, and struggling just to push back against the pressure. Overall, I actually haven't found that to be true, but considering I'm in a 3-year program, it's most likely the pace of the program is a bit better than most.
However, I think this is the first time I've ever felt like that analogy is actually true. I was out for almost 2 weeks recovering from a minor surgery, and I'm definitely struggling to catch up. Even though all of my classes only take place once a week, 2 classes=2 weeks worth of material=Katie running around like a crazy person trying to get back into a routine. Much like this:
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On the other hand, I truly feel that in spite of how overwhelmed I feel, every day is a day closer to clinic. My schedule is almost complete for 3rd year, except for my required OB/GYN rotation. Very excited to spend a year with patients, and (hopefully) figure out what specialty I'd like to focus my job search on. It's only a slight comfort knowing that as a PA I can switch specialties throughout my career, but I'd still love some insight into where I'll start. Every day I feel like I oscillate between wanting to do Endocrinology or Surgery, but I have an Endocrine rotation and 2 (hopefully 3 once my final elective is scheduled) Surgery rotations next year, so I hope I can figure that out.
On a final note: think good thoughts....we have our IV lab in Emergency Medicine this week....EEEK!
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