As expected, the first week of med school was pretty relaxed. Not much was expected of us and most of the activities revolved around a relatively easy subject namely The Art of Making a Physician. What I really appreciated about this subject is that it gave us some time to pause and just look at ourselves - what are our values, what are the things that we enjoy. What I enjoyed in particular was spending time with my group mates in our small group discussions. It gave me a way of meeting new people and learning from them as well.
Key points I learned in the small group discussions:
1. Look at something in its completeness (both positive and negative) and with objectivity to make a better analysis.
2. Manage your time wisely.
3. There's no need to reason out when you know you've made a mistake.
4. Appreciate the blessings you have.
5. When in doubt, ask.
What I like about the course was that it's a good foundation for us as future physicians. It allowed us to look within us for our purpose and objectives for the rest of our medical career. I'm hoping I make this as a good base for the rest of my medical proper. I want to be able to build my blocks carefully and make the most of my medical education.
