Rotation three and four: Family Practice

So I have made it to my 3rd and 4th rotations! I am currently in Forks, WA for my Family Practice rotation. I have really enjoyed the small-town feel and really like Family medicine. I haven't seen a lot of pediatrics up to this point and really like working with children and doing well-child exams. 

I like the variety that comes from seeing so many different presentations. You never know what is going to come into the office, especially out in a rural setting. I have done casting, suturing, well-male, well-female, well-child exams, a lot of balancing Diabetes, Hypertension, and other chronic disease states including chronic pain. I am learning a lot and enjoy the teaching that my preceptor is patiently providing me! 

I have had the opportunity to be in ortho surgery a few times now because the proximity of the hospital across the street. Its nice to have a balanced mixture of different cases and environments. 

I will continue to post anything new and interesting that I have experienced during this rotation.