Doctor-ing

A much needed update:

Currently, Im in my 3rd month of Doctor-ing. Time is flying pretty fast, mainly because I'm working so damn much. The 1 hour commute isn't as bad as i thought it would be. For 1, your mind is not at use when you are being driven, you can sleep, read, have leisure time, check email/facebook (thanks iphone 4). Also I got the new iphone, and i Jb'ed it. Its awesome a HUGE upgrade from the 3G. Meanwhile, Droid phones are popping up like crazy its still nice to keep track of what they have to offer.

Doctoring has been pretty awesome, everyone has been pretty nice and I'm learning stuff. I have had some interesting patients. And I'm now trying to study for my last step of my boards. Ill be taking it end of September which is pretty early for most. Most interns take it at the very end of intern year, I'm being gutsy/stupid, so we'll see how it goes.

Living in NYC is pretty bad ass. I always treat myself to goodies to eats on my post call days. Friends visiting from out of town is always fun. And I'm reminded everytime I come home to why i pay so much rent. The place is just so freakin comfortable, I cant wait to come home after a long days of work.

I know for sure i'll update after i take my boards, hopefully sooner

Anyone who actually reads this post are always welcome to our NYC pad. Just got to inquire about dates of travel, some people have already made some reservations =P

Bored..another useless and random thing about me

States I have been to (driving thru counts)

Texas

Louisiana

Mississippi

Alabama

Georgia

Florida

Arizona

New mexico

California

Washington state and D.C.

Oregon

Utah

Nevada

Colorado

Illinois

Ohio

Missouri

Pennsylvania

New york

Maryland

New jersey

Hawaii

Michigan

Almost 1/2 of all states.

Cities Ive lived in for at least 1 month

Houston, TX

Sugar Land, TX

Austin, TX

Philadelphia, PA

Allentown, PA

Lakeland, FL

Miami, FL

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

very soon... New York, NY

On to my next adventure

So, I now know where i will be the next 4 years.... NYC baby! Ive always wanted to live there for a little (who doesnt?) and now i get a chance to. Best of all, i get to go in the field i want to be in, Emergency Medicine! Move over george clooney, the real ER docs are comin. Looking back, miami has treated me well. I have made some life long friends, and dont regret going there for one bit. I will miss the awesome weather for sure.

Now its cruise control, until residency starts. Until then, will be going to jamaica this weekend for a wedding, got to find a place to live in NYC, deal with my own wedding, go on my epic honeymoon, move in, and relax.

It has begun..

A quick update, i have passed all the boards that I have taken and am done with standardized testing until i hit residency!! Speaking of residency, I have submitted my apps and just waiting for Letters of Recs and stuff to be compiled. So far I have 4 interviews, hopefully I get wayyy more. Im only applying to Emergency Med, so hopefully i match. I applied to like 39 programs spread out but mainly in FL, northeast, chicago.. I'll keep you updated hopefully.

This month Ive been in the ICU; doing rotations. Man there are some sick ass people here. Good thing i was able to find an empty ICU room and watch the UT-Wyoming game lol. This will be my last week here, and Im off to philly to do ER.

Boreds II

So tomorrow im taking the USMLE step 2. and in a week i'll be taking the DO boards part 2. Not much difference in the materials covered, but i do need that week to prepare. The next part of boards will be during my intern year..and then after that i'll take another test in the field im specializing right before the end of residency...

essentially medicine = big tests every couple of years forEVER

really envious of all you guys that dont havta study and crap =)

Oh and after my boards i'll be coming home to houston for 10 days starting from july 16th..i'll see all my buddies when im in town.

Things that i HAVE to do:

1. go see kelvins new home

2. go see mikesons new home

3. engagement party with my family and tracy's family

4. bachelor party of my roommates

5. wedding of my roommates

6. eat good ass food

7. hang out with scottie,elfy and everyone else thats going to be in town.

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