On Mon, Oct 17, 2011 at 5:47 PM, Tim wrote:
"Dude, how's it going?"
It's going well!
Anatomy is particularly fascinating as we explore the secret chambers of the heart.
Of course I am tempted to write about all the grisly cuts that we have to make in lab, but that stuff is by far overshadowed by the knowledge and understanding that come with actually fingering a tricuspid valve as we study determinants of cardiac output in physiology class.
The amount of information is sometimes overwhelming, and the intelligence and maturity of my classmates is admirable in tackling such a large task. I was spoiled at BMC with time to learn every word of Dr. W's lecture and time to practice Orgo concepts repeatedly. Here, that extra time is needed to learn physical exam skills, motivational interviewing and the stages of child development. This means that averages on each exam are much lower than at BMC, despite steady 12 hour work days. I almost forgot about all the time we spend in labs (Anatomy, Histology, Physiology). We were dissecting the neck for over 3 hours yesterday. Very detailed dissection that must be performed in a very small space.
Of course to maintain sanity, I've joined two orchestras and continue to exercise every day. Next race will probably be on snow shoes, as I've been recruited to join a relay team for a series of races in January and February.
Off to lab!
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