Week Two

Week two is over. Because of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, we still haven't had a full week yet. Amazing. It feels like I have been in school forever, but there have only been 6 days of classes. We have learned more information in those 6 days than I have learned in most of my semester long classes from undergrad. Med school does indeed take over your life.

It is interesting to look around and see how all of us are doing so far. I am particularly impressed by the parents. How do they juggle all of this?

So, you want some good stories, right? Well, I don't think I have any wonderful narratives to give you today, but I can share with you some observations from the ever interesting cadaver lab.

1. Underarm fat looks worse on the inside than on the outside.
2. When dissecting the armpit, it is best to hold your cadaver's hand. It may feel strange, but it is better than letting the cadaver's arm drape around your waist (they have wandering hands!)
3. Superficial veins are superficial, not located next to the bone. (I got it pretty bad for making that mistake!)
4. People will give you dirty looks if you go into any common area wearing your cadaver clothes. This is a great way to make a bad impression.
5. Don't leave your cadaver clothes in the trunk of your car. Even more importantly, don't leave them in your friend's trunk.

Anyway, that is all I have for now. I have to go back and finish reviewing my flashcards for the night.

P.S. Getting tipsy and reading literature to your significant other late into the wee hours is a wonderful way to spend a night.