Today is the last day of my last call backs. This is significant because it means I have completed my clinical year of PA school. Wow! That certainly stirs up some emotions. This week has been crazy busy, as are all call backs. I had an exam Monday, OSCE Tuesday, case presentation Wednesday and my CV is due tomorrow. In addition to school, I have been prepping to leave for Cambodia. As my mind is less distracted with school deadlines I am beginning to realize I am leaving in only two short days!
As I am completing my CV and reflecting on the past two and a half years of my life, I am so grateful for this journey. I have learned so much about medicine, life, and myself. As I watched Elizabeth (one of Dr. Fullerton's medical assistants, who also provided me a place to stay during my last three weeks in Austin and who I foresee will be a lifelong friend) prepare to take the MCAT and apply to medical school I remembered what it was like being on the other side of fence. I remember completing my applications, waiting to hear from schools, interviewing, being accepted to Touro, my first day of school, my first day of clinical rotations and all the fear, tears, happiness, and laughter that was part of the journey. It has been pretty amazing.
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
- Laozi
"As you move through this life... you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life - and travel - leaves marks on you."
- Anthony Bourdain
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