So, with grand plans of keeping my large audience of 3 (one of which is my wife) up to date with all of the goings on of my first semester of medical school, I think it's safe to say I have failed. However, I did much better in my classes. The first semester is over and my official grades have been posted. 3 As and 2 Bs for a 3.36 GPA. Not what I had originally hoped for, but let me say, after actually experiencing just how much information is thrown at you in such a short time, and considering that I believe I handled it without completely neglecting my wife and kids, I am quite proud of my performance for the first semester. Now, of course I want to improve, but I think Brooke and I did a great job working together and we will only get better from here.
I have three weeks off and then will have a total of seven classes throughout the second semester for a total of 30 course hours. I am most excited about physiology and neurology. But, for now I am going to enjoy spending time with Brooke and kids and try not to think too much about school (although I have studied more days than not since we've been out).
Another goal for the second semester, in addition to one or two less Bs, is to update this blog more frequently. However right now, I'm getting back to the fam. Goodnight.
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Ever feel like you don't know what to do with your life? Not sure you could choose one career for the rest of your life? Well that's exactly how I felt for a long time. In fact my dream of becoming a physician did not really begin until two years ago when my wife was already 3 months pregnant. It was towards the end of my graduate coursework that I realized I wanted to pursue a career as a medical doctor. I began this blog about one year before I was accepted and sparsley documented my MCAT prep and addmissions process. Now that I am in I will be recording how well (or not so well at times) I handle the rigors of being a husband, father, and medical student. My intention is to show that one can have a family and hobbies and still be a successful medical student. I hope this blog will be an inspiration to others taking a non traditional path to their career and also be a little entertaining.