This week we have our second exam. I never thought I would have so many details of Molecular and Cellular Mechanics smashed into my brain at once. We are taking EVERYTHING I learned in my undergrad and organizing it into concepts instead of having a string of facts that are not connected. In my mind it is a much better way to learn and to deal with data.
The other 2 classes I have, Principles in Clinical Medicine and Osteopathic Principles are my sanctuary from the massive amounts of biological data. In PCM we are learning how to take comprehensive histories on patients, it is a lot of great information. Much of it is something I would like to teach the EMTs on my department, because I know the way we were taught to take a history in EMT school was kind of disjointed. Our OPP has been a lesson in learning how to use our hands. I feel that am lucky to have been working with my hands for most of my life, finding some sort of dysfunction in muscle is very similar to determining if your cantaloupe is ripe or adjusting the pressure in a hose when you don't have any gauges.
Wow!! I love it when they throw some cool classes in with the crazy data and info classes!! I would love to hear the lesson on taking a history! Could be useful in my line of work too! :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your test.... it's almost the weekend and then you can have a break from all the heady work for a day!!! :)
I am seeing your brain cells being smashed into by molecular and cellular mechanics. This is not a pretty sight but the brain cells are seemingly receptive. The fortunate part about the situation is that your particular brain cells not only receive the material in such a physical fashion, but they also gladly retain the material without turning to mush under the pressure! Keep up the hard work; we are rooting for you.
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