No Computer = No Blogging

K-Lai — Wed, 05 Oct 2005 15:06:00 -0700

Well, 2 weeks later and Hallie’s still in the shop. I found out from the shop that one of the RAM chips fried, which is less serious than I feared. Unfortunately, there’s a bit of trouble getting the warranty stuff through the proper channels, which means that I may have to wait another 2 weeks before my computer gets fixed.

In other news, I had my first preceptor experience as a medical student yesterday. Aside from getting lost and being an hour late, I had a generally decent time. My preceptor is a family med physician, who also happens to be the father of two of my friends from OU. So while I probably wrecked my first impression, it was nice to be messing up with someone who kinda knows me rather than a complete stranger. The most exciting, and possibly scariest part of this preceptorship is that I am required to interview at least one patient. It’s sort of my first step to becoming a clinician. I’m excited to take that step (which will happen next week), but I’m also somewhat apprehensive. I’ve shadowed doctors since high school, and I’ve grown very accustomed to being the silent student, absorbing all of the complex jargon and pretending to know stuff. Starting next week, I will play an active role in treating these patients. In this role, patients will trust my inadequate knowledge to search out what ails them. Whether I actually know something or not, these patients believe that I possess expertise they don’t – when in fact I’m only 7 weeks of medical school removed from them. Sure, I’ve gained comprehension of some of the complex language of medicine, but I couldn’t diagnose a broken bone or a paper cut yet. This next week will be a test of my questioning skills and general understanding of the human body. With God’s help, I hope that I will be reaffirmed that this journey is where I need to be.

In Men’s Fraternity this morning, Ronnie explored the four-humor/personality analysis. While I’ve heard most of this stuff before (courtesy of the massive personality-test craze at the BSU in the last two years – thanks Holly!), it was cool to see how this all relates to the way men need to understand the woman in their life and, from that understanding, to relate to that woman better. From the discussion in my small group afterwards, I was surprised to discover how often opposite personality types (Sanguine vs. Melancholy, Choleric vs. Phlegmatic) often attract each other. It goes back to the concept that we complement each other as men and as women. The people we are most attracted to tend to reflect strengths where we have weaknesses, and weaknesses where we have strengths. While I am happily single right now, I can see this idea easily apply the people with whom I study. According to the test, I’m very (very) strongly melancholy/phlegmatic. I know that I have a tendency to get caught up on the details of learning, and don’t rest much until I can fit everything into nice, neat boxes. I’m irritated and intimidated by people who feel like they have a need to flaunt their knowledge, or don’t know how to share what they understand in a non-condescending manner. I’m pretty patient, and want to make sure that everyone studying with me understands what we’re studying (even if it means that we go way slower than my personal pace). And the list of strengths and weakness go on and on. What I’ve discovered in the past 7 1/2 weeks of medical school is that I study best with very phlegmatic individuals – people who might need a little bit more structure to their studying, and are generally pretty laid-back about the studying process. While I don’t have much (if any) choleric traits in my core personality, I think that phlegmatics are perfectly fine letting me set the pace for learning. At any rate, I don’t know if any of that is an indicator of what kind of wife I need (assuming God provides me with a wife). But analyzing personalities with study friends (yes, I study with girls) is useful too.

Whoa, this is long. I hope this satisfies everyone for the next couple of days. It’s time for me to get back on the study wagon and study until rush hour’s over!

"No Computer = No Blogging" by The Danger

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 11:10:31 -0700

yeah, we have a pretty phlegmatic/melancholy men’s frat group, just like I live in a very melancholy house.

"No Computer = No Blogging" by Ryan

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 09:19:03 -0700

I think I’d go nuts if I lost my computer for more than 3 days. When I say nuts I mean ballistic.

"No Computer = No Blogging" by brandon

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 07:19:05 -0700

You study with girls??? Oh! The Scandal!! ;)

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"No Computer = No Blogging" by The Danger

"No Computer = No Blogging" by Ryan

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