In ancient Greece, the asclepion was a healing temple dedicated to Asclepius, the God of Medicine. Asclepius learned the art of surgery from the centaur Chiron and had the ability to raise the dead. The Rod of Asclepius is a roughhewn branch entwined with a single serpent.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Impersonating a First Year
Like many first years, I attended a few "Meet and Greet" events for internal medicine and surgery. I'm also taking "Intro to Internal Medicine" and "Pediatrics Subspecialties." It's refreshing going to these talks; it reminds me of all the exciting possibilities in medicine. I feel like lately second years have been so bogged down with everything that we lose perspective. At these talks and electives, a wide range of attendings, fellows, and residents are enthusiastic to share with us what they love about their jobs. I also learn a lot, especially about pediatric specialties which we've had less exposure to. I really feel like the resources at this school are tremendous.
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