Medical School

[BigRedBeta]

It's graduation week!

Had a class bonfire on Sunday where we all burned our short white coats...

Hooding ceremony is Thursday, with commencement on Friday.

I have to say, that after so many years of school, it's odd that it comes down to this last week in which there's no stress or concern. I don't miss having finals at the end of the semester but it was definitely weird this year (both semesters) to not go through that stress.

[ComradesTrue]

Originally Posted by BigRedBeta

Had a class bonfire on Sunday where we all burned our short white coats...

Crashing your thread to share that when my husband was a resident he had his car stolen. Inside the car was... his lab coat. This was only 3 weeks until his residency was over, so they did not replace it. Therefore, he had to wear his hideous short med-student lab coat instead.

BTW- his residency procedure book that had 3 years worth of sign-offs was in the pocket of that lab coat. He was more concerned about losing that than his car. As you all start your residencies, guard that little book with your life!

Congrats and good luck to you all. It is a long road, but an honorable one.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by Blondie93

Crashing your thread to share that when my husband was a resident he had his car stolen. Inside the car was... his lab coat. This was only 3 weeks until his residency was over, so they did not replace it. Therefore, he had to wear his hideous short med-student lab coat instead.

BTW- his residency procedure book that had 3 years worth of sign-offs was in the pocket of that lab coat. He was more concerned about losing that than his car. As you all start your residencies, guard that little book with your life!

Congrats and good luck to you all. It is a long road, but an honorable one.

Now most programs use computerized records rather than procedure books. My husband had to transfer 3 years worth onto the computer when he was graduating.

Congratulations to all the graduating doctors! Welcome to the hell on earth that is residency!