Wednesday, March 28, 2007

low maintenance "LM"

my girls

Three more weeks and 4th semester will come to a close. I'm trying my best in the hopes of jumping this 4th hurdle. Fifth semester will be more clinical based, meaning we will have some hands on experience. For now I just need to focus on successfully getting through 4th.

This week started off pretty good with pathology's 3rd block exam. I studied so much for this exam to make sure I got an A. We'll find out next monday once Dr. Miller grades the tests. What was interesting is that when I handed in my test he remembered me and asked how I felt with the test. . . I said "good".

Yesterday we were visited by the AVMA's vice president. Dr. Hendrix's is a professor at Auburn State University School of Veterinary Medicine. It was interesting to hear from one of our leaders that we Rossies are regarded as "LM's" by many. Apparently high maintenance "HM's" students from the states complain about many things.....we just get er' done. It was good to hear that, we now have the responsibility of maintaining such reputation.

Next month I will be moving to our new place. We're moving to the other side of the island "Frigate Bay". It's a nicer place with a dryer and a much needed extra room. This will be nice just in case one of you decide to visit.

I feel a change in my points of view in regards to human vs. animal medicine. I guess I'm feeling more comfortable with the idea of animal medicine. After nearly a decade of human medicine I felt out of place, but I'm starting to assimilate. I still stand to my original idea of integrating the two somehow whether it be education or research.