It's been a while (this seems to be a recurring theme), but here I am, almost done being an M1, having somehow passed all but one of my exams (for which I still have appeals to do and only then a retake for me and my other classmates, should we need it). Not too shabby! I also just gave my Spanish students their final exam yesterday, much to their chagrin (they hated the essay writing), but I'm sure it'll all turn out okay (after all, I am their grader).
Right now, we have begun learning via the systems methodology, meaning that we cover one system per three weeks, culminating in an exam at the end of that period. Much better, in my opinion, although slacking off no longer is an option (not that it ever was in theory, which is why I'm just saying this for myself more than for you :). We're currently studying endocrinology, and it's boring, just like most of the stuff has been to me this year. I'm really looking forward to next year, when we actually get down and dirty, dissecting corpses, etc. (save anatomy, I'm terrified of that test). But you gotta learn all of this to be a good doctor, and I hope to be just that!
Yesterday was also the graduation of the 4th years from MSIH. It was so sad to say goodbye to my dear roommates, Noam and Ali, as they leave for bigger and better things in the States. I wish them so much luck! I also just filled out my summer sublet form, which will let someone stay in my apartment in July, just as I stayed in my friend's apartment last July. We're coming full circle slowly but surely, it seems.
We had a very cool Oncology week a few weeks ago, which was extremely inspiring. The doctors and professors that spoke to us really had a lot to say about the field, its trials and tribulations, and what it means to truly be a doctor (which, as I was reminded again yesterday at graduation by the speaker, Dr. Nuland, means to teach). I hope I can become a caring and loving doctor for my patients as they seem to be for theirs.
Meanwhile, I've been working a bit on guitar playing. No songs yet to attach, but I hope to at some point, if you can tolerate the terrible combination of my voice and my guitar. And what else? Oh, it's summer here, meaning it's getting pretty HOT (80's and 90's most days now), but it still has more to go. This is a desert, after all. But it's good. Perfect time to ride my bike with my new (and as of yet unstolen) bike seat (although they did steal the cover off of it--bike related theft is probably the most common crime around here, but otherwise the area is pretty safe and not worrysome).
So, that's about it. I hope everyone across the pond and the world is enjoying themselves, and I want to wish you all a hearty Shabbat Shalom! Attached are a few pics from things I did these past few weeks--Beersheva's first glow run, a huge Lag Baomer bonfire and BBQ at the Rambam synagogue, MSIH's first bowling tournament, and playing pool with a friend who came to visit all the way from Switzerland!
Much love,
-David
149? Come on man you've got a reputation to uphold!
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