I asked for this?

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.

Status Post 1 Month

I survived the first month of internship. Only 11 more to go!
The last day of plastic surgery I got to do an extensor tendon repair all by myself! My chief was kind enough to even list me as the primary surgeon. It was exciting to me, even though years from now it will all be routine.

Today was my first day of ortho! It was really chill, because it was only a half-day and was just clinic. And we got free lunch. Apparently we get free lunch every day, which rocks. I also have the entire weekend off. I guess it will be a little crazier more toward the end of the month for me. I need to get some friends, because what am I supposed to do all weekend! Also, I have no money, which puts a damper on the fun this weekend.

I'm going to take Parker to Memorial Park tonight for a walk. He has been halfway good lately!