tomorrow i take another big step in this 4 year journey that i'm on. i see my first 'real' patient. all along, i've known this day would eventually come. and i always thought that i'd be so nervous, and dreading it. but mostly, i'm just excited. this is the real deal now. this is what i'm here for. and while i'm far from being an experienced practitioner yet, i'm taking the first step. everything has to start with the first step. it's amazing how with time, practice and experience, these steps become less and less intimidating.
tomorrow's placement should be fun. i'm on external geriatrics, meaning i get to go to a nursing home, and check people's eyes there. since it's my first day, i probably won't do too much examining on my own. but still, it's a step, right? then next week, i'll see one patient in the primary care clinic. i'm so looking forward to finally getting this real, hands-on clinical experience. it beats the books anyday.
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HOLY COW! That is so exciting that you actually get to start being an eye doctor!
This day has been a long time coming girl....
Remember when we were in like
grade 2 and you were already making plans to be an eye doctor?
Remember starting at U of R with that still as the goal?
Remember applying? And then being on a waiting list.... :(
And then getting the good phone call in Estonia with the news that you were accepted?!
(and supper at Aidu's)
Remember Rachel and I saying good-bye to you the day before you left?
Remember your first semester? Second semester? Ouch...those were tough.....
Remember how much easier and more natural each semester felt as time went on and you adjusted to life in Waterloo?
AH....and now you'll be checking people's eyes!! That is fantastic!
Enjoy this next fun and exciting stage of your journey.
I'm proud of you.
Love, Tamara
HEY! Flights are booked friend!
I'll be seeing you in like 5 weeks!
WOOHOO!
:) tamara
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