Yesterday I had a phone interview to volunteer with a medical program in “campos” (villages) in rural Dominican Republic. I want to go abroad this summer. I hope to observe a low-cost healthcare operation and see how people are served by a service organization. Not to mention it would be wonderful to learn some medical Spanish (a must to assist medically underserved populations in the USA).
This program sounds quite interesting, especially since I would stay with a host family and be isolated from phone or internet. The program dates span over Ben and my first anniversary, so that would be challenging. But I talked to Ben and he was not discouraged. I get really excited to think about clinical experiences right now- I need to be reminded about why I am doing this.
Most of my days at school are spent looking at molecules and diagrams, and having information “poured” onto me. Each day, I become aware of some other tiny process in the body. Certain mysterious elements have started to become clearer.
I wonder what it will be like when I can look at others and myself and envision what is going on inside their bodies. For example, right now, when I look at my torso, I can kind of imagine what things inside look like and where they go. After a few months, I should be able to name, feel, envision, know the color and texture, and examine everything. My torso will never be the same again after that. Meanwhile, time is flying so fast, I can’t help thinking about summer break already.
