Speaking of Which...

So psychiatry is over (thank god) and the exam went OK (I think). You never really know with the standardized exams because they are american exams and they don't necessarily go with your experiences in the rotation. So, we'll see what my marks end up as, but the feedback from my instructors were positive, so I feel OK!

Today was my first day in orthopedics...and what an 'old boys club' it is!!! It's all about power tools and manhandling limbs! My preceptor at the hospital I'm at is really good and lets me do a lot. I spend the day in surgery and observed/assisted in 3 total knee replacements and one total hip replacement. It's amazing to me that surgeons can just replace a joint that is diseased with a brand spanking new titanium one! The surgeries are quite messy...I was sprayed with joint fluid and bits of bone. I LOVE IT...bring it on!

To top it off, the city I live in got dumped on with over a foot of snow so commuting was a treat. It took me an hour to go what usually takes me 20 minutes. Didn't really appreciate waking up extra early so I wouldn't be late, but c'est la vie.

More to come from the wonderful world of ortho...