AnneC.

So pedia is about 4 days done, and i miss it. I definitely learned a  lot in our 4 week turned 3 week rotation in pedia because of the very ugly weather. It was definitely a rotation that gave me a great impression of a subspecialty that is very close to my heart. If i would put to writing the things that are memorable in this rotation this would be: 1. having a partner and yet working alone. well, there was  a peer evaluation anyway. and although it is just 5%, that is one of the things i looked forward to in ending the rotation, and perhaps one of the simple things i thought about to be able to survive, technically being on my own :) 2.the very high yield learning be it in the OPD, the ER, or during plenary discussions in staff conferences and lectures or case conferences. Learnings are definitely consultant based and i guess i am very lucky with the consultants that i have encountered with for this year. definitely those who you should look up to in the field of ped...

It's been 3 years since that fateful three day flood which left me and my cousin stranded in a neighbor's 2nd floor in Pasig. (see:  Ondoy Experience Blog ) I know it can get tiring to read about the same thing over and over again. but for some reason, the pour of the rain gives me the stimulus of panic, of fear that the same thing will happen again. And today, is the 3rd day of being dorm-arrested here in Manila because of heavy rains and yes, flood. I am really starting to believe that the flood follows me. Because even though our street is not flooded, our gate up to the first flight of stairs is (kiddie pool indeed!). there is also water pouring through wood cracks beside my bed, which really makes me think that I am a flood prone person and that I'd rather stay at home because if I go out, the flood may welcome me with open arms and eat me up. I have such rich history of floods that yes, I think I know what I am talking about. haha. Aside from the heavy rains and t...

I need to rant and I am giving myself 10 minutes to finish this blog to rant my heart out about one person who will definitely make my entire ICC really tough. Dear you, You are the primary proof that medical students can be very irresponsible. and it's sad. Yes, not all medical students are responsible, but not like you. You do not know your priorities, and yes i am judging you by the way you work, the way you present yourself and the way you show up in class, small group discussions and what-not. And i don't think I have judged you wrongly. We have been group mates since first year medical school, blame our surnames, and I never liked you. I never liked you at all.You brag a lot but you have nothing to boast, apart from your talents, which if I may add has nothing to do with medschool. You entered medical school because you wanted to be a doctor, are you sure? Because it sure as hell you have not given much that will make you deserving of such title (so far atleast) a...