My love affairs:
Emergency Medicine - we've have a long-term, ongoing, passion-filled affair for years. Still makes my pulse race like the first time we met. Every encounter is new and exciting, I'm never bored, and you don't expect much commitment.
On the Rocks:
Cardiology - we could have a good thing going, as I do think your anatomy is pretty hot... but you're just so inconsiderate with my time. I mean, I can't have a relationship where you expect me to just jump everytime you snap your fingers.
OB-GYN - we need to work on a few issues before we commit to each other. Namely, I'm not sure how I feel about vaginas being the last body part I'll ever see. I mean, how do you look at the vagina and say, "ok you're the one. I'm happy knowing that I'll never have to learn the intimate anatomy of another region of the human body". I'm just not ready to be tied down.
Anesthesia - I'm willing to go to couples therapy. Let's just take a break, give ourselves some space, and if it's meant to be it will happen.
Family Medicine - we are indeed oh-so compatible, yet I'm still waiting for the spark. We seem good from far, but far from good. We should work... but we don't.
Break-ups:
Urology - sorry sweetheart, you lost me at kidney stones and foley catheters.
Geriatrics - my dear you never had a chance. I need a relationship that grows and improves over time.
Ophthalmology - It's me, not you.
Wonderful post, Ella.
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Family Medicine: A good solid marriage with the right person. Requires lots of time and patience, like any relationship should. Not much crazy fun, but rewarding in the long run.
ER: Exciting and passionate one-night stands! No commitment! You still get all the benefit of being single, but it's kind of lonely.
As for Doctor D... He did the sensible thing and became a Family Medicine doc. It was a beautiful relationship, but now we are separated and I'm having a torrid affair with the ER. I'll get back to my true love eventually, but for now I'm sowing my wild oats.
Thanks! I really like this post too...because I feel that your relationship with medicine is in many ways very analogous to one's romantic relationships... You're really looking for a fit, right? A balance where you give, and it gives.
ReplyDeleteSo far you're the only one to appreciate this post from the people who I know have read it... so thanks! And yes, had to ditch the authentic picture. Damn. Well, you saw it... I guess only my initial followers will get to know what my chin looks like!
Thanks for reading and all your comments!
Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI accedently came across your blog and I'm really liking your posts :)
* a fellow med student blogger from the midlle east :)
So Ella it's so time for a follow-up to Love Affairs. I'm sure we'd all like to see where you currently stand going into Step and Rotations. Going to make for great comparison during and after 3rd year. Love the blog.
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