The world of medicine is like a bubble. A lot of people THINK they know what goes on there, but unless you're down in the trenches it's unlikely you do. So here is my semi-anonymous blog, here to tell you what really goes on in the life of a medical resident.

Friday, January 30, 2009

Miss Me?

It's been a busy time since I last posted. I finished residency. For good. I worked full-time at a walk-in clinic, which made me realize several things:

1. I can deal with uncertainty
2. Walk-in clinic medicine is not bad medicine by definition. It is what you make it.
3. When you have no idea what is going on, have the person come back in a couple of days. If the problem hasn't resolved, it will likely have declared itself.
4. You really do prescribe the same 5 meds over and over.
5. Improving your flow at a WIC will carry over into other areas.

Most importantly, it made me realize that I would NOT want to do WIC medicine for the rest of my career.

Thankfully, I packed up my family and we headed down to our new town. And I started my new job. For the first time ever... I am THE doc. Staff. The buck stops here. The end of the line. Holy... crap.

After much time had gone by and I had no urge to update here, I wondered if it was time to hang up my blogging shoes. It's been a good 3 years. But I don't know that I have much more to say.

Then again, maybe I do.

I'll continue to ponder this one for the next little while. Thanks for your patience, for those of you still checking in here.

93 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks for the update. We will be here when you are ready to blog again. It is always interesting and reassuring to know that other people's lives get the same curve balls thrown at them. Just keep swinging! Good luck with your sweet family and new job..

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yes dr couz i missed you! :) i'm glad you're back (well, sort of)

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Blogger Ashley P. said...

yep, I missed your updates too....I hope you don't stop blogging altogether....

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Blogger Resident Anesthesiologist Guy (RAG) said...

Hope you continue, but I understand if you don't. I went private and have enjoyed being able to be more open. I've had a harder time catching up on blogs, so I've noticed a decrease in blogging desire as well. Hoping you continue, though.

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Blogger Milk and Two Sugars said...

Definitely still checking in, and glad to hear things are going well. :)

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Blogger Gregory House, PA-C said...

If it's your source in inspiration that you worry will dry up, then remember, you're starting a whole new part of your life! I think you'll find yourself coming back.

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Good luck with the new job.

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oh no Dr. Couz you can't leave us! I have really enjoyed your blog over the past few years. Always thought provoking and interesting for me as a nurse. :) Sarah from WB's

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