Monday, November 25, 2013

Reflection of the Internship so far

I can't believe that one and a half months have already passed since I've been to the OR!
As an observer, I get to see more than 10 surgeries (a part of this wonderland!)
Whenever I put scrubs on, I feel like the most lucky student in the world.
Even though I am the person who hates to wake up in the morning, I never was upset about waking up early to go to the hospital. I was really amazed at myself!
I definitely appreciate that I'm given this opportunity which not everyone can experience.
I still remember the first time when I walked in the OR and how I felt. I was like "This is my passion." I just loved it and I just wanted to stay there forever! Even watching surgeries made me feel so special that I was in awe for a while. Also, doctors are not only operating but also asking & answering me questions. They are so nice that I feel thankful all the time. Thanks to them, there are a great number of things that I have learned! For example, how surgical tools are working, what kinds of surgeries there are, what kinds of doctors there are and so on. A lot of people told me that if I want to be a surgeon only after watching Grey's Anatomy, I shouldn't be one because that's not the reality; however, that's not the reason I want to be a surgeon. According to the feeling when I walked in the OR for the first time, I know myself that being a doctor is my dream and that's what I really have passion in. The only question is whether I really want to be a doctor after committed to live my all 20s while studying for one goal. So many people are telling me that it's worth it and I look like I can be a great doctor! On the other hand, it's still my dilemma as a person who really wants to enjoy life and spend whole time efficiently. I hope that I can make up my mind as soon as possible!
For sure, I'm enjoying this internship so much! This internship is not only an awesome opportunity to see surgeries but also the way to find my dream and future.

2 comments:

  1. Thanks for the thoughtful response. Your passion is clear and impressive!

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  2. Great post again. I really enjoy reading your posts and your weighing of what being a doctor entails. Looking forward to your next post!

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