For my final week, I divided my time between the pathology suite and finishing up my part in the research project, gathering the last few cases necessary to move on. So I again shadowed the pathology residents, some I hadn't spoken to yet, primarily in grossing. I was able to attend a conference for a specialty I hadn't attended yet, CVT, and was able to see some very interesting cases. My final signout for breast was also very interesting; it took most of the morning because there were so many cases and most of them were very difficult to diagnose, meaning I was able to see as the pathologists and residents exchanged ideas to determine a consensus. One of the cases was for the surgery I attended last week, so I had an easier time following the discussion, which I appreciated.
It's hard to believe that the summer went by so quickly, but here we are. I enjoyed my time here immensely, and I appreciate the opportunity. I am especially grateful that I was assigned where I was. Everyone was friendly and patient, taking the time to explain everything they did regardless of how simple the concepts were to them. In the end, the people truly made a difference, and I don't think I would have had the experience I did without them.
The immersion term offers PhD candidates in biomedical engineering 7 weeks of first-hand experience in a clinical environment with physicians at Weill Cornell Medical College and associated institutions. Students observe physicians in various settings and participate in clinical research. This blog is a record of these experiences by the term participants.
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