Scalpel's Edge

A surgeon's notes

Living the dream

Last week I started my new rotation. For anyone who needs the explanation, we swap jobs every six months while training to ensure a breadth of experience. I am working at the Austin in a general surgical unit that specializes in liver, pancreas and transplants.

Last week I worked 63 hours in five days. I started work at 6:30 or before on four of those days. I attended two surgical tutorials. I assisted in two different liver transplants. Also, I made dinner on Sunday evening assisted a gorgeous one year old, who chanted “some cheese must go in the salad.”

Living the dream!

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