I just came from a lunch with my dean. He wanted to get together with a small group of students and get feedback on the school. He welcomed praise and criticism equally.
I have very few issues with medical school, at least on the school as a whole. I would love to complain about all the studying and ask him to have the faculty cut the amount of material or make all the exams matching. That's wishful thinking... and insulting.
One complaint that nearly every student has is the cost of tuition. Now, I am blessed with successful parents who pay for my education... and everything else. So tuition has never been and will never be one of my complaints.
Yes my education is pricy, but it is PRICELESS. You could add up my tuitions bills, textbook bills, rent, whatever and the dollar value is miniscule, heck non-existant, in comparison to my knowledge.
With that knowledge comes resposibility. Not only do I have to provide the best care possible for my patients, I have to provide the best education possible for my future colleagues. There are several ways to go about this, but I think one of the first steps to take before I achieve my position as an attending is to give back.
I give money to my school every year, but now I will give my time. Meeting with the dean today was a great start, tomorrow will be the alumni and the next day... my students.
Medicine is an endless education, a very costly education... but in reality it is cheap, and I am very lucky to have found the best bargain in the world.
Wednesday, 15 November 2006
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