Dear blog readers, I am sorry that it has been a month since my last post! I'll try my best to catch you up on going what's been going on here in the Big East.
I am currently in my fifth month of residency. Time is flying! I finished my first clinical rotation in general pediatrics (the pediatric version of general medicine). It was a good experience, and I was able to learn a lot. I also had some very cute patients. I gave my first case presentation which was definitely a learning experience, but that's why I'm here! Last Monday I started my first ICU rotation in the cardiovascular ICU. Cardiology is very interesting, especially in patients who have totally cardiovascular anatomy/circulation than the typical adult. I'm interested in being an ICU pharmacist, so I'm excited to see what this month will hold. I have been spending many hours a day at work, but I'm learning how to use my time more efficiently.
Three weekends ago Kayla and Daniel L made their way to Philadelphia for a weekend visit. We did many of the touristy things in Philly and had a great time. We were able to take a tour of Independence Hall where the Constitution and Declaration of Independence were written, which I wasn't able to do with my parents because the tickets were sold out. We even got to meet "Ben Franklin" (the figurehead of Philadelphia). It was fun showing them around my new stomping grounds, and Kayla even remarked at how well I had become familiar with the area (thanks, Kayla). It was so good to see them and spend time together.
Last weekend Kathryn B came to Philadelphia. I had to work on Friday, so she did the Old City historical things while I was at work. We went to the Rim Cafe where this eccentric French guy makes hot chocolate (and yells "Make it happen!"). It was featured on the Food Network. On Saturday morning we had an amazing brunch including delicious pumpkin pancakes. We also took a tour of Eastern States Penitentiary, which was the first modern prison built. It's pretty spooky even during the day. In the afternoon we went on a tour of a local brewery. I think we were both worn out from all of the walking by the end of the weekend. I'm so glad she came to visit!
I have stopped running with the running group due to time, but I am still going to the same church and a small group that is part of the church. I have met some pretty great people through the small group. This has been a long post, so I'll update you next time on my upcoming trip to the ASHP conference in New Orleans.
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