Sorry for the lack of frequent blogging. I've been busy since last Thursday getting "oriented". It's been really good. As I was telling my good friend Shannon (how I love thee, let me count the ways), I am feeling truly cared for and appreciated here. Unlike some med schools (ahem, no names mentioned), by the time it's all said and done, I will have had 7 full days of pre-class orientation. We started out last Thursday going to a local lodge to hang out, do group get-to-know-you's, and basically just relax. Friday, the school actually brought in an etiquette and protocol expert to teach us how to dress, how to eat properly (in both American and Continental style, my my), and a bunch of other little goodies that I'm sure will come in handy in the near future. During those first two days, we also spent extensive time reviewing Meyers-Brigg personality tests that we had taken and applying those to the life we will have in medicine. It was quite interesting in some areas. I guess I didn't really realize that I was that much of an introvert (yes, surprise, surprise). It also talked about stuff that I wasn't so surprised at- like that I liked order and would get annoyed when things weren't so and I couldn't control them. Monday we met with college administration, all of whom seem quite helpful. This place is definately one that truly wishes their students to succeed. They do not have a "weed-out" procedure of any kind. Yesterday, I went to OMM lab (Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine) where we learned a few techniques. I think I am really going to enjoy that lab. It seems more relaxing than anything else. I also learned my CPR again, so apparently, I'll be able to save your life if need be:-) Today, we've been going over the rules of Anatomy lab and Histology lab and then we get some other goodies such as HIPAA training and sexual harassment classes. Such fun!
For those of you reading this who are still a couple steps away from med school, it has been wonderful moving to a different town and state; however, Monday was probably the first truly stressful day I had (can we say, car, computer, and life problems, not to mention ruined birthday?). I guess it was just a precursor to some of the stress that will be to come. All in all, I am so happy to be here and I have to say that it feels like the right place. Well, I'm off to class. Love and hugs to all! Mwah!
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