playing doctor

In an earlier post I mentioned a professor who said we were officially med students once we'd taken our first exam. I disagree - I think the first time we will be medical students is tomorrow. Tomorrow we have our first "SP" - standardized patient. I know, I know - talking to an actor pretending to be a patient does not make me a real doctor. But I've taken exams before - never before have I walked into a room wearing a white coat, asked someone very personal questions, and then examined them.

I think it will be kind of fun. Although I'm certain watching the video of the whole interaction will not be so fun. Tomorrow I get a glimpse of what my life will be like someday - not a classroom, not studying power point slides - interacting with people on a very personal level to figure out what's happening inside their body. Some of my classmates are freaking out because they labelled this an "exam" on the schedule. I'm just excited about being a little closer to becoming a doctor.

Sorry if anyone found this cheesy. I will try to make fun of my sincerity tomorrow.