October: Finally Some Cool Weather
Fall is finally here. Sub-60 degree nights with an occasional sub-70 degree day sprinkled in. And perhaps more importantly, no major rain storms. For the past few weeks, the weather in New Orleans has been nothing short of majestic. I hope to take advantage of this wonderful weather by spending more time outdoors, whether it be volunteering, attending festivals or studying. While on the topic of studying, I must say that I am glad to have put the Pulmonary block exams behind me. As much fun as I had learning about NSAIDs, antivirals, and antifungals (I love me some -azoles), I was eagerly looking forward to the GI/Neoplasia Block. Coupling my background in cancer research at UTSW with my intrinsic desire to learn more in the field of infectious diseases, I tackled the material in this block with passion and vigor. The GI/Neoplasia block exam is this coming Thursday. Unfortunately, outside of the classroom, I was unable to complete a substantial number of service hours this mon