Week one of rotations isn’t quite over yet, but it’s safe to say I survived. The two PA’s and 4 pathologists at my site have been amazing and welcoming. First thing to note is how different every site is. Michelle and Justin will teach you to dictate a certain way or gross something a certain way then your sites will all have their preferences so getting used to adjusting is good! So far I’ve been able to gross gallbladders, appendices, fallopian tubes and POC, a placenta many different types of biopsies and have gotten to see a ton of specimens the Pa’s gross. I’ve been getting my feet wet with the computer system and with speaking to transcriptionist to dictate. So far this rotation confirmed that I went into the right career. I’ve woken up looking forward to see what could end up on a gross room bench. I also have gotten my first round of the covid vaccine so i’m excited to be apart of these monumental times in science! Year 2 is going good so far just mustering up the energy at the end of each day to keep studying for class exams. Will keep updated soon!
On the Right Path(ology) 