The Final Days
I finished taking the USMLE Step 3 a few hours ago. I have to say, it wasn’t quite as bad as I thought it would be. I won’t find out if I passed for another few weeks, so I can’t completely celebrate yet. But I’m hoping that I passed, and if I did, I will never have to sit for another USMLE exam for the rest of my life! Sweet!
After the exam, I pampered myself with a pedicure and eyebrow waxing. Then I came home and shaved my head bald. Yes, I have decided to lose the mohawk for the time being. For one reason, I thought it might be a bit more professional (yes, you all probably know I have a lot of thoughts on that). And the other reason is that my bald head is totally low maintenance, and I feel that a low maintenance haircut is the best way to approach my intern year.
I plan on going out in a bit to have some dinner and drinks with my friends in celebration of finishing my exam. Then I have four days until I have to begin “residency activities.”
My orientation and other training begins on Monday. My first official day of residency “work” is on July 1st.
So, I really only have four more days to enjoy my freedom. And enjoying it is what I plan on doing!
Photo: Taken outside my kitchen window a few days ago.