One Down, Seven To Go

I have officially completed and passed my end of rotation exam for my very first Family Practice rotation. I learned/reinforced a great deal of pertinent knowledge. Including how to perform an excisional biopsy. I was able to excise moles/abnormal skin lesions off of 2 different patients. I, like most other practitioners, enjoy doing the procedures. It is a break from the monotony that goes along with normal medication rechecks. Tomorrow I venture into a realm a bit more mysterious to me, OB/Gyn. My comfort level is minimal in this area because all those years I spent in the emergency room and working with patients, this was an area off limits to a little ol' male scribe. In order for me to become a legitimate practitioner, I must get very comfortable with performing normal and abnormal pelvic exams. That being said, In six weeks from now I am almost certain I will be way more comfortable than I ever thought possible. Not to mention being first-assist for all of the C-sections, hysterectomies, tubal ligations, etc. Of course I will keep my blog updated on the interesting cases and patients of my OB/Gyn rotation. That is all for now. Until next time, Adios.