Hi! My name is Lucki, and it’s been quite a while since I’ve updated this blog, well, I hope to change that…today! I hope to use this blog as a means of sharing my journey in medicine, all the while passing on some of the tips and tricks I’ve encountered, while hopefully sprinkling some inspiration along the way. First, let me start with a bit of an introduction.
I am currently a third year medical student, in Detroit, Michigan. Whilst in my third year of med school (medical school, in the U.S., is 4 years long, for those who may not know), I am currently going through “clinical rotations,” which basically means that every so many weeks (4, 6, or 12 weeks) I move from one speciality, like Pediatrics… to another like Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/gyn).
Currently, I just wrapped up my third rotation, Internal Medicine (IM), which is one of the two- twelve week rotations I have to complete (the other being surgery). Before IM, I completed my Ob/gyn rotation (which was 6 weeks), followed by my Peds rotation (which was also 6 weeks long). By far, I would say I’ve learned so much in these last 6 months! Of course I learned about the actual practice of medicine, but also I come to contemplate many of my likes, dislikes, concerns, dreams, and so much more, pertaining to my future place in medicine.
For those who are still in the pre-clinical years, or even earlier, please keep in mind that it gets SO much better. Personally for me, the first two years of medical school were beyond difficult. The amount of tears I’ve shed during that time, could literally fill up a swimming pool. I remember hearing many of the upperclassman constantly say that once you get into the hospital, life is so much better. I have to say I totally agree with that. It’s refreshing, learning from a books and lectures is completely different from learning from a living, breathing, feeling patient. The two just don’t quite compare.
It’s awesome to be at a point where I can do what I actually came to medical school for: to care for patients! Everyday, I try to remind myself what a privilege this experience is, and how I’m so thankful to have the opportunity to change my life, as well as the lives of others.
Anywho, that’s about it for now! I’m currently on a one week vacation, post IM. After which, begins the rotation I’m actually the most excited for….Psych! 🙂
Best,
Lucki