Today was my last day in the lab where I've worked all through medical school. It's been a great experience, both in terms of procedural experience and exposure to science as a process. I made the last entry in my lab notebook--it's now 339 pages long, spanning March 3, 2003 to today. The summer students will do a fine job, I'm sure ( Read more... )

Orientation started today. I got my ID, my radiology password, and did a ton of paperwork. My co-interns and I are, I think, equal parts resigned and ready. I'll be starting on July 1 in the SICU (Surgical Intensive Care Unit). What's more, I'll be on call. Sweet! On the bright side, they'll have plenty of beds available come Sunday morning ( Read more... )

I'm working on a definitive write-up of this month's activities. In the meantime, I'll throw you slavering hounds some sops:

1) Conversation on morning rounds.
JS: duh.
Att: my attending.
F1: male trauma fellow.
F2: female trauma fellow.
CID: clueless infectious disease doc.

F1: Man, I've been sick to my stomach all morning.
F2: Really?
F1: Yeah ( Read more... )

...this time re: the UN. Screw Flanders!

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Cary Grant
You scored 16% Tough, 23% Roguish, 28% Friendly, and 33% Charming!

You are the epitome of charm and style, the smooth operator who steals the show with your sophisticated wit and quiet confidence. You are able to catch any woman you want just by flashing that disarming smile. When you walk into a room, the women are instantly ( Read more... )

The Urology Match results are in--I'll be training at the University of Maryland for the next five years.

Sweet!

Mark Steyn does a little preaching.

Welcome, Yule!

In the spirit of the season, I've got a few things for y'all to chew on.

First, we have an oppressively Newtonian view of the physics of Santa Claus. Before you go breaking the heart of whichever pint-sized Pascal is nearest you, consider this discussion.

On the other testicle, we have NORAD's contribution to the discussion.  ( ( Read more... )

Ere'hay itsay I'way, roken'bay eartedhay.....