hoho, I just realized I never published this post. Funny, ain't it? mmm... no?
Ok, now where were we? Oh right, February.
So my 2nd rotation was in Radiology. We went to a National Institute (which means its a Public Health Governmental Hospital, a reference center for the whole county)
It was SUCH a change from T&O, I mean, DUDE! ONE DAY I WAS FREE BY 11:30 AM!! hahaha I mean, it was just that one day, but still, it was so cool to be home by 3 after going to the gym, showering and running a couple of errands.
Anyways, I loveed Radiology, I'm actually considering it as a possible specialty option. The imaging studies you have these days are wow. MRIs rock! Its just ridiculous the details you get. I even learned to like Ultrasounds, partially because I finally could somewhat understand them.
We were supposed to rotate 1 week in CT, then MRI, then US, then General Roentenography (i wonder how you pronounce that damn word). Yet, our arrival to the Radiology Department clashed with a Annual Radiology Course, which meant that only a few residents were at the hospital. We decided to attend the course and pretend like we knew what the talks where about. It was interesting and understandable at times, yet really technical at others.
Anyways, that was our first week, the second I rotated in MRI, which practically meant sitting in front of a 4 screen setup interpreting and dictating MRIs. Gee! Thats life! I finally understood my brother's obsession with screens. I loooovvvveeeeddd the gazillion pixels wrapping me, the simultaneous scrolling of all the different scans, the dimmed lights to enhance the view, the ridiculous detail you can get with MRIs, I loved it all! Oh goodness, it was like medical-geeks heaven!!
On the third week I was in Ultrasound, quite a change to see everything as in a snowstorm instead of the high quality MRI pictures. I struggled at first to see what the resident was telling me was clearly noticeable, but eventually developed a liking for it. I particularly liked kidney US, and thyroid FNABs. The resident I rotated with was incredibly nice and helpful, always explaining and asking questions.
The last week I rotated in General Radiology. A resident, a technician and I spent the mornings doing contrast studies. Gastroesophageal series, barium enemas, cystographies, hysterosalpingographies, and any procedure that involved contrast.
It was a great rotation, I enjoyed the whole Radiology atmosphere. I can totally see myself as a radiologist in the future ... however ... during the 4th week I asked permission to attend a surgery a friend invited me to, and damn ... the feeling you get in the OR is just unparalleled.
Plus, I have to admit, it was SO hard not fall asleep during the procedures and interpretation. I mean, the dimmed lights, the silence, the nice AC ... everything was pro-sleeping. I tried my best, but sometimes I just couldn't help it.
So I just ended up more confused than before about the course my life may take after I finish Medschool. Up until now I think the options are ENT Vs. Radiology ... however I haven't fully dismissed Ophthalmology and Pathology. (Yes I AM lazy and wish to never again live a life resembling anything I went through last year)
Right now I just started my Ophthalmology-ENT rotation, so this shall be interesting.
I'll try to keep you posted Internet, but I make no promises.
