Interview Season

Another post after a long hiatus. Interview season is upon us. Lots of travel and public transportation to get to lots of hospitals I’ve never heard of before. This is my life. So far, New York has been good to me, although they have been through their own trials in the form of Hurricane Sandy. Amazing how quickly this city is back up, although equally amazing to see just how much the storm did to this island.

Currently on the Staten Island Ferry, making my way over to Staten Island University Hospital. Sadly, there was too much fog to catch the Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island, hoping I’ll see it on the way back. Luckily, I made it in before the blizzard kicked in full steam. It’s still falling outside. I was at Jersey Shore Medical Center on Monday: brand new facility, nice attending, happy residents. If it weren’t for the long trips home, I’d be all for it. At the same time, considering I won’t have much time to myself, maybe it’s not such a bad option.

So far, one California program is done. Unfortunately, the East Coast programs are seemingly much better, but the distance is an issue, as well as the East coast support staff. I’ve been brutalized by urban nurses once in the Bronx, not sure I want to walk into that situation again. They say it’ll be done before you know it, but three years still seems like a long time.

Seems odd moving on to the next phase. Felt like I was finally comfortable with all my rotations and now I’ll be in the position of responsibility as an intern, which is both a reward and a challenge. Part of me things it’ll be overwhelming and I wonder if I can handle it. The other part thinks that there are many who have done it before me and many more will come after, so I’m not that special and I’ll be able to finish.