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First week being a clinical clerk.
I arrived on a Sunday evening for my rural rotation so now is a fitting time to reflect on this past week. The doctors I have worked with have been welcoming, friendly, and supportive. They have pushed me to the edge of my knowledge and comfort to help me expand my experiences. I have taken more histories, done more physicals, and performed more procedures than the past two years combined. It has been a steep but steady learning curve.
Although I have felt frustrated and flustered by my limited scope, the doctors, residents, and nurses have been supportive. It is part of the transition and of the journey.
The highlights have been the two ER call shifts, where I had an opportunity to do some minor treatments. It is a exhilarating but nerve racking experience to suture someone for the first time.
And there are still three more weeks to go. There will be more to come.
Reading personal experiences like this makes me excited for the journey I’m about to pursue. I cannot wait till I’m where this guy’s at right now. One day, phu.. one day.
∞ June 01, 2012 at 11:48pm
My brothers gave this to me today before I headed off to school for my awards assembly. My sister received it on her graduation, and they’ve all worn it to their own graduation. They wanted me to keep it and continue the tradition. As the youngest sibling in my family, it is an honor to be the last to wear this. Its beautiful.
∞ June 01, 2012 at 11:44pm
∞ June 01, 2012 at 11:22pm
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Senior Awards Assembly.
The final mark of high school career.
I’m speechless on how I feel about this. Kinda bitter-sweet.
∞ June 01, 2012 at 11:08pm
∞ May 31, 2012 at 10:45pm
