Infectious disease and Health Clinic visit

So this last few weeks have been quite the adventure! Infectious disease was my last course and it was the most draining class that we have had yet! It was a big dump of information and proved to be the most demanding module yet. 

One of the best things I love about Pacific's PA program is the built-in weekend "breaks" after modules. I am now enjoying my friday afternoon-monday afternoon break with little to no studying. I had a classmate explain it as "coming up for air" from our deep swimming in all of the curriculum. What a great explanation!

It was interesting to look at everyone after the individual and group test... it was like looking at zombies, everyone had tired written all over their faces with red and droopy eyes. It was apparent everyone was ready for a much needed break to rejuvenate. 

The night before the exam, it has been a habit of mine and a few of my classmates to review all of the material from the past module. However I was able to go to a free Health Clinic with a few of my professors to get some experience.

 I was able to look in a few ears (my first time using an otoscope) and I saw a Cholesteatoma. It was pretty cool, since my professor had only seen a few of them in her career. I also got to see a patient with an H. Pylori infection and practice my antibiotic knowledge and prescription writing skills. I was also able to practice and prepare for my next module with interviewing patients. It was a very enjoyable experience and helped to remind me of the reason why I want to be a PA! 


Our first semester is almost over, and it has gone by SO fast! At times it feels like it has been at least 6 months that I have been in school, just because of the amount of material. We have patient interviewing this upcoming week and i'm told it is a lot of fun. Our white coat ceremony is approaching soon and will also be an exciting event. Expect pictures of that too!