late friday night, too exhausted from a busy week ( and a tad fearful of the upcoming midterm ) to go out this evening. Shot crawl and party tomorrow night followed by a very busy day of sports and studying. At some point I have to write 5 scholarship apps.
We have already started to see patients. Last thursday was my first day. We travelled out to delta, put on our white coats and stethoscopes and sat down to interview. We have this model that is being pushed pretty hard called FIFE, which stands for Feelings/Fears, Ideas, Functioning and Expectations. We are supposed to use this model to get a good sense of our patient and how they are dealing with their illness and the disease. I find it a little frustrating - I don't necessarily want to understand how a person who is coming to fulfill their 10 year vaccine requirements feels about it. but maybe I should. I sure do want to be a compassionate physician but I can't help but feel I am being cheesy. i guess it is good practice and I can moderate it when I am for real.
Anyway, just doing the basics now: interviewing, blood pressure, other vitals. But some people are already observing c-sections, giving shots and burning off warts. So maybe I will get to do cool things soon! it is a pretty great way to learn. I can see why residency is so important. there is so much to know.
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