I realize that I haven’t kept up with this as much as would have liked and that I may have missed on people getting to ask questions and get information. We are in the last week of the Heme module and about 4 months out from the first round on boards. Life is crazy but good. I am enjoying clinic each week and get to see a lot and do a lot, which is great because I constantly get to apply what happens in class. In addition, I official finished my MPH degree through ATSU last week. It is a great accomplishment, but I am also very thrilled to be done and change my focus to the first round of boards. We had snow a few weeks ago in SC, which is the first the state has had in 20+ years. It didn’t last long, but it was pretty and my little dog loved it! Right now the main focus is on our final on Monday and movement to the end of the year and looking forward to clinical rotations next year. Class is great, but I love to learn hands on so I am ready for the next few years to begin. They can insight a little bit of nerves, but it will be great to learn by doing. Once again, if anyone out there has questions I am hear to answer:).

In the adjustment I have been a little slow at getting this up.  Classes are going good and I am still organizing my method of watching/reading the material and studying.  I think I have final got the patterns down that work for me.  I do enjoy working on my own time frame and find the focus much better at home or at the local coffee shop.  I must admit, you can’t beat the view if you can look out at water and beautiful scenary while you study.  Clinic is really good!  I have learned a great deal so far and have completely enjoyed getting to know and work with patients.  This week is my first time in the pediatric clinic and I can’t wait!!!  Peds is where my heart is and have been waiting all month for my turn.  I am also excited to get to work with Dr. Polkey, our facilitator. 

Outside of class, there isn’t much time to explore, but I am trying to make study breaks work for me and I have ventured to Savannah for a short visit.  I went to Charleston when I first got here, before school started, and it was gorgeous with so much history.  It is an amazing area. 

I am not sure if any 1st years read this, but I know that you are starting to look at where you might want to go next year.  Shoot me any questions you have about how we work down here and concerns.  I am the SOMA2 rep for the SC campus so I am more than happy to skype with you or help you find information you may need.

So this week marks the start of year 2 for the Class of 2012.  We are settled into our new homes and learning our way around the new communities and CHC sites.  I am residing Beaufort, SC.  Great food and southern hospitality.  I have learned so much in the short time I have been here, amazing since school hasn’t even started yet.  There is such rich history and diversity here that everywhere you turn there is something new to see or do.  We live in an area surrounded by various islands and bodies of water.  Dr. Polkey has been showing us the in’s and out’s of everything and is a great mentor for the students.

I would say the biggest events of the week outside of school is the fact that we are in hurricane season.  Bill came through and did little, but it looks like the next round may give us a little more of something.  I hope not because with the rain we do get Kevin (another 2nd year) and I are finding out how fast each of our lawns grows…..not fun to mow all the time but it gets us outside.  Of course, there really is not need for an excuse to go outside here!

That’s about it for now, but if you have questions about life, the program or anything else drop me a line I would be more than happy to chat!