50 percent?

It is the day before my first class and already I am blogging to avoid my reading for class tomorrow - this is probably a good sign for my blog, but not my study habits.

As I began reading about electron microscopes, I was plagued by a quote from a dean during orientation: "By the time you finish your medical training, 50% of what you learn here will be obsolete. I just can't tell you which 50%." It is pretty impressive (and perhaps a little defeating) to think that 50% of the humungous volume of information I will learn in medical school will change in such a short period. It is inspiring to think that medical knowledge is expanding so rapidly, but it's also intimidating that I am beginning my journey into a constantly changing profession.

On the other hand, I hate microscopes so much, I don't think it matters whether or not these particular type of fancy microscopes are still used when I'm old and wrinkly - I doubt I will choose a specialty where I stare at slides all day. Anyway, I'm still excited about my first day of class tomorrow, although I do feel sorry for my histo lab partner. Wish me luck!