As expected, I'm getting worked as a fellow from the get-go. Here's how my first week went:
7/1 - Met with my program director. Discussed my summer goals, which includes starting a reflection journal. Saw one patient with her. Applied pressure therapy (strong hugs and squeezes) for the first time. It worked...until it got too overwhelming for the patient, in which he signaled by spitting on my attending. Went home in the afternoon and napped.
7/2 - Fellows orientation in the am. Got my new email address. Bicycled around campus. Got my ID badge. Kicked it with the child psych fellows at their bbq lunch (BTW, Sornya's hubby, Dan, is a 1st year fellow there so it looks like I'll be playing fantasy football next season). Listened to a lecture on how to interview adolescents. Took the CalTrain home in the afternoon and napped.
7/3 - Woke up at 9am. Checked email and did some errands. Went in the afternoon and discussed research ideas with my research adviser. Thursdays are my designated "research" days.
7/4 - Played with fireworks. Lovely fireworks.
So, I don't know what Renee's complaining about. She's got it easy. So jealous of you guys who have time off before starting bank-rolling jobs.
On a serious note: Bummer to hear about the layoffs. Hope morale's not too low. Still, I have major CHO withdrawal. Its lonely being the only fellow, and everything is so pristine and manicured here! I miss playing Frogger on MLK.
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