So I am now 2 weeks into my orthopaedics rotation at Ben Taub general hospital. It is a pretty intense rotation as an intern. I have a lot of responsibility and autonomy, yet someone more senior is always available for help. The hours leave something to be desired...Q2 call is a little rough. I am daydreaming about those programs that have night float...
I have already learned a ton, though, and you can't learn how to do stuff from a book, you have to learn by doing it! I have reduced many fractures in the emergency room, and re-located a dislocated shoulder. It's really fun because the patients think you are awesome when you put their bones back together! It's also stressful because ortho is a very busy service and I have to ask the chiefs about almost everything so I waste a lot of time that way. I'm sure I will get more efficient with experience so I am just trying to absorb as much as I can right now. It's rough, but I can't imagine doing anything else. I made the right choice!
It's also my birthday, 28 freaking years old, so Happy Birthday to me.
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