Living Life
We had our cardiology exam today. I think it went fine.
I also had a wedding to go to this past weekend, the fifth one this year and the fourth this semester. I also am going to a reunion with my good college friends this upcoming weekend. So I didn’t get to study super hard for this exam like I would have wanted to, but I still think I did fine.
That’s been a theme this semester, except for neuro. We’re studying so much for boards every single day that by the time the exam rolls around we really don’t have to study too much more, just refresh on topics that are more difficult. Honestly I really enjoy that and I love that I can continue to be present in the rest of my life, for my friends and family.
I thought going into medical school that I would just focus on becoming a doctor for four years and I would put everything off until I became a physician, but that’s really not possible. Friends start their lives with someone they love, others have babies, and some get puppies. But the world around you will not stop in respect for medical school. And as a student, you are presented with a choice of three options.
- You can stop the rest of your life for medical school and get top grades but miss out on your friends important life events
- You can make sure you’re there every time your friends hang out and risk failing by never studying but who cares about didactic grades anyway? Residencies don’t…
- You can find a nice balance of committing a good amount of time to your studies but also make time for loved ones’ important events
I’m lucky to have managed option 3 so far this year. I might have to slip into more studying next semester in preparation for boards, but it works out because there are a whole lot less life events next spring anyway. I know things will change especially in rotations, but I’m just enjoying where I am right now.