A One of a Kind Experience
I just got home from a day of neurology consults. I wasn’t on call, but ended up working fairly late. I had an older attending say today that in all his years of working as a neurologist, this is the busiest month he’s ever experienced, and that he’s seen more interesting cases than ever before. I feel incredibly lucky to have been a part of this experience. I’ve been exposed to all kinds of fascinating patient cases.
I continue to be pleased with my residency program, and in particular, the variety of clinical experiences which I’ve been exposed to. I’ve heard time and again from attending physicians and others that the hospitals at which I rotate provide a “one of a kind experience.” As a hospital in an urban and very diverse environment, we admit many patients with rare and advanced diseases. This basically ends up meaning that us residents get exposed to cases, which we would not necessarily otherwise be able to learn from. We have the unique opportunity to learn from our patients, who present with incredibly diverse and rare pathologies.
I am immensely grateful for this experience. Regretfully, the most intense and fascinating cases are generally the worst for patients and their families. So, I again thank my patients and their families for allowing me the opportunity to learn from their diseases and tragedies. It’s an immensely powerful gift.
Photos: Taken on my walks to and from the hospital.