Today was my last day in the office :( I wish winterim was a bit longer. I did it. I wore heels!! and they didn't even hurt. These Tahari thigh-high suede boots are like walking on a cloud. Anyway, it was amazing to see some of the patients I had met the 1st day. For some people, I was able to see their pre-op check in, surgery, and post-op check in. Everyone in the office has been so kind and I hope they all enjoy the cookies I'm currently baking for them!! Today, I saw a lot of post-ops and consultations. I never knew how colorful bruises were (mine just tend to be darker brown). Since everyone is different, people react differently to surgery. One patient came in with really neat bruises on her legs from a recent surgery. They will go away soon, but it was kind of awesome to see something like that before I go. I also just learned that Dr. G is one of the doctors who take in residents from Vanderbilt, That is why Rubble is always in surgery with her. I hope that one day I'll be able to work along side her as a resident as well :) Dr. G and I sat down and talked for a while. She gave me amazing advice about being in medical school. When she was a student, she was a minority. Only a small percentage of her colleagues were women. She told me that as a minority, every battle isn't worth fighting. You just have to leave ignorant people alone. If someone doesn't like you for who you are, that is their problem. Work hard and don't let silly things phase you. Soon enough you will come out just as good or even better than your classmates (the guys, in her case). I also learned about medical school and residency. She told me to keep my options open and not declare a particular medical field just yet. I really appreciate the fact that she let me follow her around for a month. This has been an amazing experience and has strengthened my love for medicine. Tomorrow will be a bittersweet day in the OR. We have two big cases and one is a facelift...a full one with incisions around the eyes O_o What a great way to end a great experience.
