Spring Wrap Up

Quarter of: Spring 2007

Abstract: I finish my first year successfully.

Mood: Relaxed, I had six continuous days off.

What went well: My clinical experience provided many areas of growth.

What needs work: Assertiveness and speed.

Elucidation: Spring quarter was successful on my many counts. And I'm sorry if this is going to be a self congratulatory sounding post. But I managed a sweet GPA for the quarter.

I got a glowing evaluation from the education coordinator of the hospital. She's noted growth in all areas. It was interesting to me that I pretty much led the evaluation.

Wow! My second year starts tomorrow. I'm feeling a little apprehensive as usual. Read my last few posts if you're wondering why. This is a different set-up because there are no classroom hours. It's all in the hospital 07:30-16:00 M-F. I know I'm going to learn a lot.

Goals for next Quarter: To gain self proficiency in triage & in-patient portables. To gain speed and accuracy in the OR. To continue to integrate and synthesize concepts and methods.