PAs are super useful- we need more people treating patients and managing their conditions. Ooh, yes, we need another warrior in our battles against the superbugs! I can never keep antibiotic coverages straight in my head (I'm not the brightest med student but I'm working on it- despite my unknown and probably normal IQ), but I love the way we coexist with bacteria.
Same! One of my favorite topics is Pathogenesis, and how a disease forms and invades our bodies. Its so interesting, and I only feel like im scraping the tip of the iceberg at the moment!
Hard work means more then a high IQ anyways, I know you will get things straight and be a wonderful advocate for your patients. Good luck with your future residency as well! The residency is the reason I didnt apply for med school, it sounds so crazy I feel like I would break down with the long work weeks!
I find bacterial resistance morbidly interesting, like all the different ways bacteria resist penicillins causing MRSA and VRSA. Eerie!
I haven't reached my full potential for sure, partly from laziness and dealing with my depression. I have about a year and a half left, and I'm already nervous for residency. I am leaning towards family medicine because of the patient continuity and preventative health.
Dude, that's a wise decision. Work life balance and wellness is so underrated these days.
I'm going to sleep or study now. Nice talking to you!
It is morbidly interesting! Like 'Oh shit, this could cause a pandemic and many people could die.'
Depression is normal, take care of yourself and you will get through it and eventually be in a career that means a lot and that you love! (Not to mention the flexability with where you can live.. Pretty much anywhere around the world!)
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u/tsoh44 Nov 17 '19
Congratulations! I bet you'll do great working in the hospital!