Life's been pretty busy the past few weeks as I am winding down my third year. In a few days I will be a 4th year med student and with that comes the stress and joy of residency applications. It also means no more tests! Well, of course, I will have my Board exams in July and September, but medical school exams will be a fond (NOT) memory.
I'm currently rotating in my last internal medicine slot, and have been assigned to the Nephrology team. This was unexpected, as this type of rotation works more like a sub-internship. However, I am pleased to be learning so much about renal disease, electrolyte imbalances, cardiac and pulmonary disease, etc. It's mentally intensive but I am learning an amazing amount and have managed to get out of working weekends -- a bonus for being on the Renal Team! Initially I was supposed to work 6am to 6pm, 6 days a week - now it's only 5. Believe me, 12 hours is a BIG deal when you miss so much. (60 hours as opposed to 72/wk.)
My sister scored some Sex and the City screening tix for this past week, but I had to pass as I was on call. I'm also missing the Relay for Life next weekend in CT (sorry ladies!!!!) because I initially thought I had to work.
I also have tickets for the upcoming Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl for the entire weekend, but I need to wake up early and study for about 8 hours each day of the weekend as my last round of shelf exams is the following week.
It's not that I'm not getting in important events. Just yesterday I was post-30 hour call, and was home from work by noon so hopped in the car with D and went to Disneyland for the day/evening. Easy to do when you have annual passes and live 30 minutes from the great mouse house. We actually go down there quite a bit to hit a few rides and grab dinner in the evenings.
I should also be getting in some beach time next week - I'll be post-call Friday and have the weekend off - what's known as a Golden Weekend. (A rare 3-day off event.)
Speaking of time off, my next vacation is not until September, which seems an eternity since I haven't had one since November.
I know, I know. Quit whining! I signed up for this! And I DO love every minute of it. I just miss my family and friends a fuck of a lot... and having a normal life. (will that ever be possible again???)
Posted by LA at May 30, 2008 08:41 PMI hear ya sister, I hear ya.... in over my head with dissertation proposal, TAing, working, and coordinating a conference. Then there's the actual project to move forward...looks like June 2010, with few Cali trips inbetween!
Enjoy that sunshine. Put your toes in the sand, and have a mojito for me!
- Aubri
Posted by: Aubri Rose on June 13, 2008 02:24 PM