Fourth Rotation: Pediatrics
(1/7/08 - 2/15/08) Mary Bridge Children's Hospital ***High Pass***
I got an Honors grade on this rotation for my clinical grade, and I was super psyched about that, and I will get a great letter of recommendation for residency, and then got high pass on the test, so I got a high pass for the course. Also, this rotation was a surprise to me. I was not looking forward to peds, primarily because I've heard that everyone gets sick, and that all you see over the winter months is bronchiolitis and that it is boring. That was not at all true for me at this wonderful childrens' hospital in Tacoma. While I was on the inpatient service for the first four weeks, we always had a very interesting mix of patients (in addition to tons of bronchiolitics). I enjoyed the team very much, and the teaching by the attendings was outstanding. I feel like I learned a lot, I'm no longer afraid of the really little guys (in fact, they are my favorite patients so far), and I was pleased to discover that I look forward to kids being about 30% of my ED patient population. I was afraid of the little guys (especially neonates) because I had no experience with them, and I was always worried that I was going to hurt them -- I didn't even know how to pick them up! I love those little guys now, and I look forward to having them in my future practice.
The last two weeks of the rotation was just bouncing around from outpatient office, to outpatient office. Oddly, we were scheduled spend 2 full days (of 8 total working days) in peds dentist offices, a day in immunizations, a half day in peds neuro, a half day in peds pulmonary, and a half day in peds heme/onc, with the rest in either the peds ED or clinic. That is what was scheduled, but during the first week alone, 4/5 of the days were totally screwed up (Dr. was not scheduled there, didn't know I was coming, was out of town, or whatever). It was very poorly coordinated. But I turned that to my advantage and spent a ton of time in the ER. It was WONDERFUL. I learned a lot and had a blast.
I was really lucky, once again, to be paired with a very cool student named Judy McCarty. I felt like we were very similar in a lot of ways, and it made the clerkship more fun having her there, laughing about stuff, and working together. She is going to be a kick butt doc.
Now on to the extra-curriculars and my surfing OBSESSION...
There is nothing new about this obsession, other than a tricked out women's specific long board (8-6) by Stewart called the Mai Tai.
And a 9-6 addition to the family/quiver. Well, that's not exactly true. It's a new board for Seth's quiver. He has a similar affliction. This board is way too big for me.
New Surf Art by Drew Brophy:
A self-taught artist, Drew started painting his lively images on surfboards at a young age when he first began to surf in his native South Carolina. With his sights set on being a professional surfer, he travelled the globe doing artwork here and there to help pay for his travels and surf adventures. Eventually, Drew found himself in California and now lives with his wife Maria and their new son Dylan, close to one of his favorite surf spots in the world.
Drew's art is recognized and collected locally and internationally. Through his travels he has been able to leave a little bit of his art around the globe. Drew's original art peices have become in high demand, and his commission orders are plentiful and keep him busy. His surfboards are sold in art galleries and establishments like the Hard Rock Casino, Las Vegas, as well as to many individuals around the world. He holds several art shows a year in different locations. A prolific artist, Drew completes about 100 new pieces of art a YEAR!
These days, if the waves aren't good, you'll find Drew sitting on a beach, somewhere in the world, doing what he loves: painting magical characters and exotic places. That is, 'til the swell picks up!
Someday when we can afford it, we want to buy some of the surfboard art for our walls. Here is a sampling of what he does:
I got an Honors grade on this rotation for my clinical grade, and I was super psyched about that, and I will get a great letter of recommendation for residency, and then got high pass on the test, so I got a high pass for the course. Also, this rotation was a surprise to me. I was not looking forward to peds, primarily because I've heard that everyone gets sick, and that all you see over the winter months is bronchiolitis and that it is boring. That was not at all true for me at this wonderful childrens' hospital in Tacoma. While I was on the inpatient service for the first four weeks, we always had a very interesting mix of patients (in addition to tons of bronchiolitics). I enjoyed the team very much, and the teaching by the attendings was outstanding. I feel like I learned a lot, I'm no longer afraid of the really little guys (in fact, they are my favorite patients so far), and I was pleased to discover that I look forward to kids being about 30% of my ED patient population. I was afraid of the little guys (especially neonates) because I had no experience with them, and I was always worried that I was going to hurt them -- I didn't even know how to pick them up! I love those little guys now, and I look forward to having them in my future practice.
The last two weeks of the rotation was just bouncing around from outpatient office, to outpatient office. Oddly, we were scheduled spend 2 full days (of 8 total working days) in peds dentist offices, a day in immunizations, a half day in peds neuro, a half day in peds pulmonary, and a half day in peds heme/onc, with the rest in either the peds ED or clinic. That is what was scheduled, but during the first week alone, 4/5 of the days were totally screwed up (Dr. was not scheduled there, didn't know I was coming, was out of town, or whatever). It was very poorly coordinated. But I turned that to my advantage and spent a ton of time in the ER. It was WONDERFUL. I learned a lot and had a blast.
I was really lucky, once again, to be paired with a very cool student named Judy McCarty. I felt like we were very similar in a lot of ways, and it made the clerkship more fun having her there, laughing about stuff, and working together. She is going to be a kick butt doc.Now on to the extra-curriculars and my surfing OBSESSION...
There is nothing new about this obsession, other than a tricked out women's specific long board (8-6) by Stewart called the Mai Tai.
And a 9-6 addition to the family/quiver. Well, that's not exactly true. It's a new board for Seth's quiver. He has a similar affliction. This board is way too big for me.
New Surf Art by Drew Brophy:
A self-taught artist, Drew started painting his lively images on surfboards at a young age when he first began to surf in his native South Carolina. With his sights set on being a professional surfer, he travelled the globe doing artwork here and there to help pay for his travels and surf adventures. Eventually, Drew found himself in California and now lives with his wife Maria and their new son Dylan, close to one of his favorite surf spots in the world.
Drew's art is recognized and collected locally and internationally. Through his travels he has been able to leave a little bit of his art around the globe. Drew's original art peices have become in high demand, and his commission orders are plentiful and keep him busy. His surfboards are sold in art galleries and establishments like the Hard Rock Casino, Las Vegas, as well as to many individuals around the world. He holds several art shows a year in different locations. A prolific artist, Drew completes about 100 new pieces of art a YEAR!
These days, if the waves aren't good, you'll find Drew sitting on a beach, somewhere in the world, doing what he loves: painting magical characters and exotic places. That is, 'til the swell picks up!
Someday when we can afford it, we want to buy some of the surfboard art for our walls. Here is a sampling of what he does:
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