I have now finished my Emergency Medicine rotation and loved every minute of it! I learned so much, and got to practice my hands-on skills a lot. I also got to tap into the mindset of ER providers and how to think differently from other areas of medicine.
I really enjoyed my time in the ER and feel I could find myself working there after graduation. I really like being able to see so many different areas of medicine.
After finishing my time in Ohio my class got back together for end of the second year written finals and physical exam finals. They put it at this time in our clinical year so when we come for graduation we aren't stressed out with having to pass a test or not graduate with our class. I thought it was a good idea, and i'm happy to be done with it... and yes, I passed.
I am now officially done with all my testing for PA school!! (well... besides the PANCE which is technically after PA school.)
I really enjoyed my time in the ER and feel I could find myself working there after graduation. I really like being able to see so many different areas of medicine.
After finishing my time in Ohio my class got back together for end of the second year written finals and physical exam finals. They put it at this time in our clinical year so when we come for graduation we aren't stressed out with having to pass a test or not graduate with our class. I thought it was a good idea, and i'm happy to be done with it... and yes, I passed.
I am now officially done with all my testing for PA school!! (well... besides the PANCE which is technically after PA school.)
So we also got some great job hunting skills, CV tips, interviewing skills, and other topics that will be helpful when i'm looking for the place I want to work.
I also just started my 7th rotation, community medicine, which is in rural Christmas Valley Oregon. Today is my first day here and I have had a good experience. Although when I arrived last night I didn't get any cell phone signal... none... at... all... it was, needless to say, pretty scary. It was dark, no real street lights, way to call the owner of the place where I was going to stay. But I found a pay phone and was able to call... not long after that my phone started working (not sure why I had no signal?!).
I also just started my 7th rotation, community medicine, which is in rural Christmas Valley Oregon. Today is my first day here and I have had a good experience. Although when I arrived last night I didn't get any cell phone signal... none... at... all... it was, needless to say, pretty scary. It was dark, no real street lights, way to call the owner of the place where I was going to stay. But I found a pay phone and was able to call... not long after that my phone started working (not sure why I had no signal?!).
But it all worked out... only 2 more rotations after this one! I can't believe how quickly things are moving along. It really does move by fast!
Congratulations! So how is your PA program set up in terms of the rotations and their lengths?
ReplyDeleteHey Chris! Our PA program has a total of 9 rotations. All rotations are 6 weeks, except family medicine which is two 6 week rotations put together for a total of 12 weeks. We have rotations all over the country, but the majority are in Oregon and Washington.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations DJ! We only have 3 rotations left so right behind ya. Excited but nerve racking at the same time. I was a medic for several years so I know what you mean by different areas of medicine in the ER. Good luck and keep us updated on what you decide. Feel free to email me if you need any insight to ER.
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