Surgery.

I haven't written in a while; life has been a whirlwind. This rotation is turning out to be, not only a stellar rotation, but one of the best experiences of my life. The reason for this? My preceptors.

Both are 60. The one who is technically my preceptor, is the kindest, GOOD man. He is a good man. He is kind, respectful, and lives his life with peace and humor. He's softspoken, of smaller height and frame. You would probably not take too much notice of him, should you pass him on the street. But he is a Surgeon, man oh man yes he is. And he is a teacher. And he is good to people. I have always considered myself to be a good man, but this man puts me to shame. The other preceptor has a bit more bite to him, but is such a wonderful fellow. I feel so proud of him when I sit across from him at his desk, the wall behind his chair is literally covered with awards, about 30 of them. Best Surgeon this, Best Surgeon that. I dusted them all off and straightened them.

This is a General Surgery rotation, with a concentration in Oncology. So, we do a bit of everything. Today we took out a spleen, removed a hemorrhoid, biopsied two breasts, and removed a necrotic butt (yup, exactly that). Every day is different. But the Doctors and the teams are all so amazing and positive, it's truly a pleasure to go in every day. And they are long, hard days, 10-13 hour days on your feet. But they're good days.