No pictures this time. I honestly haven't been out exploring or anything lately, so I don't have any picture for this blog post. But, I thought I would just update everyone on what we have been doing lately. Noah is busy preparing for block III tests. There is a huge amount of material on this block and so he has been quite busy studying. I have been busy lately with becoming an ICM (introduction to clinical medicine) standardized patient. I never thought I would do something like this but that is the understatement of my life right now considering I'm living on a island in the Caribbean. ICM teaches med students how to interact with patients and take a medical history. It also teaches them how to handle the emotions of patients. I get to be the patient. But not just a patient, a specific patient with a specific medical and personal background. Basically I am an actor. I am given a case and memorize it and then play this role for ICM classes. I am doing all my training this semester and will begin working next semester. It is definitely an interesting opportunity. I am also taking a class in basic nutrition to keep busy. In January, I will begin a masters program in applied clinical nutrition through New York Chiropractic College. I am really looking forward to this opportunity as well. What I am most excited about, though, is the fact that we are getting a car this week!!! As soon as we have all the paperwork done and we actually have it, I will post pictures of my island car. This will provide so many more opportunities for exploring and getting involved here on the island and I am very excited!
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