So yesterday was the first day of my third semester (start of second year) of medical school. The first two semesters were challenging but fun. They covered classes like anatomy, physiology, histology, and biochemistry...all subjects I have covered in undergrad. However semester 3 marks new territory, or "a whole new can of worms" as my dear friend Suma often says. We are now studying pathology (basically the study of when normal things in your body become abnormal), MMI (microbiology, molecular biology, and immunology), pharmacology (the study of drugs), and behavioral science (basically physciatry and how to interact with your patients). I'll be honest, pharmacology absolutely freaks me out. However, I just have to force myself to stay on top of it all, which I plan to do. Anyway, enough about that...
I often have people ask me for my advice or opinion on things that I have already gone through here. Apart from the usual academic answers, I find that there is one major key to medical school (for me at least...)...which is a solid group of friends. There is a group of 5 or 6 girls that I surround myself with as much as possible. It's amazing the impact they can have on the situations we all face here. Each of them brings something different to the table....
My best friend here on the island, Michelle, just got in today. We've only known each other since the end of first semester, a mere 7 months ago or so, but we became fast friends. I know that I can go to her for whatever I need help with and she'll always be there for me, but my favorite thing is our ability to laugh at some of the most ridiculous things.
Suma is a tricky one. We have been in the same PBL (problem-based learning) group for both semester 1 and 2. She was actually the only person I associated with from my groups on a regular basis. At first, I thought she was JUST a sweet girl with a very deep heart. No matter what I came to her with, she always found the positive in the situation and encouraged me. I've now come to learn of her comical side with her quick wit (especially with Diana). Suma if you read this, please don't get mad about the picture...we kknow you have no problem with your mandible, but I need more pictures!
Mary (unfortunately not in the picture) brings some northern spice. She shares a great passion for sports, particularly football with her, but still. I always enjoy her stories from home...but mostly I like to remember the time she saved me from Angelman....TWICE! :)
Diana (mentioned in Suma's blurb)....oh "double d"...there aren't really words to explain this girl from northwest Arkansas. She's absolutely hysterical and someone I find a true joy to be around. She shares my love for sarcasm and we often tend to spark each other in that direction. While I love Mary's stories, I love to WATCH Diana tell her stories with her infamous hand gestures as she explains.
Steph is my favorite Canadian girl ever. She has such a sweet spirit and always wants to help people. I admire her determination to any task she puts her mind to. She has competed in ironman competition, which I find absolutely astounding and something she should be incredibly proud of. One day I might be able to keep up with her when we run :)
So I'm sure that most people that read this haven't and probably never will be able to meet these 5 incredible women. However, I can tell you, that if just some of their attributes rub off on me during the course of our friendship, I will most certainly be a better person for it! I love each and every one of them dearly!...but for now I'm gonna run...time for dinner..with the girls!!!
I often have people ask me for my advice or opinion on things that I have already gone through here. Apart from the usual academic answers, I find that there is one major key to medical school (for me at least...)...which is a solid group of friends. There is a group of 5 or 6 girls that I surround myself with as much as possible. It's amazing the impact they can have on the situations we all face here. Each of them brings something different to the table....
My best friend here on the island, Michelle, just got in today. We've only known each other since the end of first semester, a mere 7 months ago or so, but we became fast friends. I know that I can go to her for whatever I need help with and she'll always be there for me, but my favorite thing is our ability to laugh at some of the most ridiculous things.
Suma is a tricky one. We have been in the same PBL (problem-based learning) group for both semester 1 and 2. She was actually the only person I associated with from my groups on a regular basis. At first, I thought she was JUST a sweet girl with a very deep heart. No matter what I came to her with, she always found the positive in the situation and encouraged me. I've now come to learn of her comical side with her quick wit (especially with Diana). Suma if you read this, please don't get mad about the picture...we kknow you have no problem with your mandible, but I need more pictures!
Mary (unfortunately not in the picture) brings some northern spice. She shares a great passion for sports, particularly football with her, but still. I always enjoy her stories from home...but mostly I like to remember the time she saved me from Angelman....TWICE! :)
Diana (mentioned in Suma's blurb)....oh "double d"...there aren't really words to explain this girl from northwest Arkansas. She's absolutely hysterical and someone I find a true joy to be around. She shares my love for sarcasm and we often tend to spark each other in that direction. While I love Mary's stories, I love to WATCH Diana tell her stories with her infamous hand gestures as she explains.
Steph is my favorite Canadian girl ever. She has such a sweet spirit and always wants to help people. I admire her determination to any task she puts her mind to. She has competed in ironman competition, which I find absolutely astounding and something she should be incredibly proud of. One day I might be able to keep up with her when we run :)
So I'm sure that most people that read this haven't and probably never will be able to meet these 5 incredible women. However, I can tell you, that if just some of their attributes rub off on me during the course of our friendship, I will most certainly be a better person for it! I love each and every one of them dearly!...but for now I'm gonna run...time for dinner..with the girls!!!
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