Yr 1- Semester One Review
We all should’ve seen this one coming, the culmination of my first semester’s experience. Interestingly enough I have been putting off writing this article. I guess it was because I was so relieved to be over with the whirlwind of exams. So you may be wondering why am I writing now. Let me clear the air while I’m ahead, it’s not because I’m ready to make a New Year’s resolution or start reminiscing of all my accomplishments this year. Strangely enough it’s because of a movie I just watched, Patch Adams, which reminded me of why I even want to become a doctor. I was able to relate to Patch and everything he stood for. I don’t want to be a spoiler but Patch found himself so passionate, enthusiastic and ready to impact the life of each patient in a system where his peers were notably more focused on grades and his superiors saw each patient as a disease rather than a person. Oddly enough, though the movie was created in 1999 and based on a true story, the sa...