My first day in clinic. I started the day in pediatric cardiology clinic which felt like another full circle moment because this was the first place I shadowed during medical school. It felt good to be back in a clinical setting and seeing patients, and in cards especially seeing some interesting conditions, getting to look at echoes, and only having to focus on one condition. I impressed my attending because after we went back in together to see a patient, the patient who normally is not cooperative with any type of exam, motioned for me to listen to her heart again (probably just ’cause she’s just getting older, but still was gratifying).
Then in the afternoon I had my first continuity clinic patient, a newborn. It’s always fun to work with the wee babes and (usually) the families. I did have to learn and do all the stuff real doctors have to do though beyond writing the note; doing the med rec, doing the visit charge, etc.
It’ll be a pretty stark transition when I start in the MICU next week which I’m actually looking forward to, but for now I’m just going to enjoy the coming weekend for my brothers wedding.
nANIMOv 