Anatomy is over!!!1!111!!!

I survived my first class in medical school! I made it out fine, slightly worse for the wear but in good spirits. Next week we have our Principles of Clinical Medicine exam which consists of a two hour written test and a GOSCE (Group something something clinical exam). Basically me and my gosce group of 4 other people will be utilizing our patient history and all the different clinical exam skills we've learned on fake patients aka paid actors. Good times! I can't wait until Thanksgiving because I have 4 different exams in the next two weeks.

We've started our next course, Cell, Structure, Function which is notoriously tough. The course coordinator basically told us it was going to rock our worlds. So I have that to look forward to. It's a combination of cell biology, histology, biochemistry, genetics, that sort of thing.

Life's been good. We had an intramural basketball game on Tuesday which went into overtime. I had a wide open shot in regulation with 25 seconds left that would have won it...but it rattled in and out. Then I missed a few more times in OT, also open. They were my shots to MAKE. So it was a bit painful. I feel like I let my teammates down and I hate letting people down in general.

I'd like to exercise more but I need to figure out how. Tennis, biking, running basketball...Also, I can't wait for ski season to start!!!

Oh yeah, for lunch today I had Brie cheese with an artisan baugette. I was so happy.

Thank You and Rest in Peace.

Today was the last day of anatomy lab. It has been a memorable 11 weeks and a lot has changed since we first walked into the lab wet behind the ears and in complete awe. I had a moment today when we said goodbye to our cadaver, our patient. We learned so much from her, and it was what she wanted. I felt like she could rest now, that her life had finally reached the closure she deserved.

I have a test on Monday and I have no idea what is going on. It's on the head and neck and there are so many little things crammed in that small space that all look the same. I'm worried and I need more motivation.

Some random thoughts:

Good people make my day.

My classmates are wonderful.

I wish I saw my family more.

I hope I am on my way to where I ultimately want to be in life.

Test coming up on Monday. The end of anatomy is something to look forward to but the next course, CSF is not. Supposedly, its the hardest one in all of medical school. Rough seas ahead! Lots to study, write, prep but Things is good. It was a beautiful fall day and the privilege of being in my position hits me every so often and just enough to remind me that I am blessed to have this opportunity and my whole life ahead of me.