Vascular Surgery

Hey all,

I started last week on Vascular Surgery here at the VA. It is a lot of fun. I have a great team that is not the "typical surgeon." They are very nice, helpful and patient. I had my first night of call on Friday. It went pretty well. I did not mess up too much!!! I actually did a decent job. But, I learned that I still have a lot to learn. Being a resident is much different than a medical student. In school, when we do not know something, it doesn't really matter because it's the resident's responsibility to take care of the patient. But now, I am the resident and have the responsibility. I don't know if this is something medical school can actually prepare someone for. I think it's one of those learn as you go and pray you don't screw up situations.

Anyway, I need to get reading a bit about fluids and electrolytes. This seems to be one of the things in inpatient care that affects all patients.

Hope all of you are doing well! Keep in touch.