DeBakey Update

I have officially survived two weeks as a DeBakey intern at Texas Children's Hospital. Several people have asked what I've been up to, but HIPAA prevents me from sharing any details about patients, etc. So instead, I thought I would share a few of the things I've learned so far.

1. Residents swear like sailors.

2. Surgeons do, too.

3. Eight am lecture does not constitute an early morning.

4. Night showers are bearable if it means sleeping in until 4:15.

5. There are more inside jokes over an operating table than just about anywhere.

6. Milk of amnesia is a good thing.

7. Mosquitoes have a purpose.

8. Surgical scissors are right-handed.

9. Stitch with two hands, both eyes open, and your head up.

10. There are always extra emergencies on Friday.