Out of bed by the third alarm, take my coffee with me and into the hospital extra early in order to get a handle on the damage done to the trauma list overnight before the day starts. Grabbing a free computer in the TICU, take my mask off to swallow some coffee, and then wait the 5 minutes it takes to log onto the system. Feeling like it's been a long week on trauma thus far, then proceed to sink into my seat realizing that... it's only Tuesday morning. Realization shrugged off, face the day head on, corral the team, mobilize the patients, navigate the Attending's moods and address all new traumas including injuries and disposition.
All in all, each day got better, and we finally caught up with my Tuesday morning attitude and made it to the end of our first week. I even had time on Friday for administrative duties involved with transitioning to chief residents July 1st.
As the rest of the world grapples with social distanced celebrations and graduations, so is our program. All celebratory events cancelled, a few are trying to now find alternatives. The vascular surgery party hosted by Dr. Babu was moved to the backyard of Dr. Goyal and invites limited to the current chiefs and PGY4s. As these individuals have been by my side, all of us breathing the same stale hospital air filtered through our masks over the past few months, we had no qualms about taking class pictures. We overstayed the party time as stated on the invitation preferring to just sit by the pool (some swimming) enjoying the sun, and fresh air, and each other in a non-hospital setting. It was wonderful!
Me, Monica, Alex
Dr. Babu and Alex
Dr. Goyal
Hanjoo, Adi, Monica, Alex, Joe (not pictured: Michelle)
I worked with half of this group since they were interns, and the other half even longer than that. Many, many memories. Wish them all the absolute best on their future endeavors! Will miss them next year.
Much love and prayers.
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