I just had some of the most exciting days of my life

[Seoulstriker]

Well, I have been extremely busy recently now that I'm working as a cardiology intern. The past few days have been some of the most rewarding days of my life as I'm working with the residents and fellows. The professionalism, integrity, and intelligence of these guys is incredible. Doing physical examinations and interviews with patients is such an incredible feeling: these people put their well-being and confidence in you to help them feel better. The level of knowledge required is astounding, as you need to know of every single disease and disorder and detail of just one part of the body. The different techniques in identifying problems are incredible. The methods of treatment are incredible. This is going to be incredible.

I have so much to see and I am only beginning to see. :)

[California Joe]

Good luck with that Seoulman.


I thought this was going to be about you finally getting to third base. ;)

[NcDeuce]

Good luck with that Seoulman.


I though this was going to be about you finally getting to third base. ;)

I thought he was still riding the pine. :lol:

http://netfiles.uiuc.edu/pzavisla/hostedmilitaryimages/Doc-001.jpg

For some reason, this reminds me of Doc Hollywood.

[Seoulstriker]

Good luck with that Seoulman.


Thanks, CJ. I really appreciate that. :hug:




I thought this was going to be about you finally getting to third base. ;)

I'm not trying, nor am I in a position to try. ;)

[California Joe]

It's a very important profession. Make sure you excel at it. You sound very enthusiastic. That's a great thing.

[Operation Ivy]

Good luck with that Seoulman.


I thought this was going to be about you finally getting to third base. ;)

well i thought he was gonna make it al the way, o well :D

and GL with your doctor stuff, if i need a doctor and im in Illinons (cant spell it) ill look for you :hug:

[Trigger]

Good on ya Seoul!

Like everyone else, I thought you got broadband or something! :lol:

[Ria]

That's awesome Seoul...these people are VERY fortunate to have someone be so passionate about their work; they're in good hands. And of course, it must be wonderful to actually look forward to your job, and to know all the hard work you've put forth has paid off. Congratulations Seoul, and keep us updated on how things are going. :D

[anonymous individual]

Congratulations!!! woot

Whenever I have a heart problem, I think I know who to look for advice. :)

[UkrainianAmerican]

DAMN, for a resident you sure are ENTHUSIASTIC!
If you can get through residency like that, you will make one hell of a doctor! woot

[elguapo]

Post your face so I can recognize you in that Resident show in the Discovery Channel.

[Seraphim]

DAMN, for a resident you sure are ENTHUSIASTIC!
If you can get through residency like that, you will make one hell of a doctor! woot

Hes not a resident...hes a intern, kinda like Monica Lewinsky p-) Open wide!

[UkrainianAmerican]

DAMN, for a resident you sure are ENTHUSIASTIC!
If you can get through residency like that, you will make one hell of a doctor! woot

Hes not a resident...hes a intern, kinda like Monica Lewinsky p-) Open wide!
O hehe, MAH BAD!
Just wait until the end of your 72 hour shift darling :P :lol:

[born_to_love]

j00r hard work is paying off

[Seoulstriker]

Thank you, guys, for your great responses. They were very encouraging. :hug:



(And I'm an intern. I'll be a resident in a few years, don't you worry. :) It's truly an honor for me to be able to be in such a profession.)

@RussianAmerican: residency really isn't bad at all. The residents I work with are very professional and enthusiastic and hard-working. The hours aren't as bad as they were just a few years ago (120 hour work weeks to 80 hour work weeks).

[Flagg]

Just think, in only eleventeen more years you'll be bringing in Surgeon Booty.....one bit of advice....skip wife number #1 and go directly to Trophy Wife #2 ;)

[Seoulstriker]

Just think, in only eleventeen more years you'll be bringing in Surgeon Booty.....one bit of advice....skip wife number #1 and go directly to Trophy Wife #2 ;)

:lol: Thanks for the advice, Flagg. ;) :lol:

[shrek]

Seoul:

You’re not gonna believe this but I have had two open heart surgeries. One when I was only 2 weeks old in 1964. The story of how I got into the military with these problems is a long one, but I digress.
I have the ultimate respect for anyone in the field of cardiology and would like to thank you for taking on the challenge of being the next generation of heart doctors. If you haven’t seen the HBO movie “something the Lord made”, watch it. It’s about early research done on infant heart surgery and it is wonderful. Once again, thanks for what you do.

p.s. We had a renowned New York heart surgeon as our doc in Afgh. He closed his practice and came with us, now that’s sacrifice. I watched him crack a guys chest on an LZ to try and save him, open chest heart massage, the works. Unfortunately his injuries were too severe, but it was a valiant effort.

[Seoulstriker]

Seoul:

You’re not gonna believe this but I have had two open heart surgeries. One when I was only 2 weeks old in 1964. The story of how I got into the military with these problems is a long one, but I digress.
I have the ultimate respect for anyone in the field of cardiology and would like to thank you for taking on the challenge of being the next generation of heart doctors. If you haven’t seen the HBO movie “something the Lord made”, watch it. It’s about early research done on infant heart surgery and it is wonderful. Once again, thanks for what you do.

p.s. We had a renowned New York heart surgeon as our doc in Afgh. He closed his practice and came with us, now that’s sacrifice. I watched him crack a guys chest on an LZ to try and save him, open chest heart massage, the works. Unfortunately his injuries were too severe, but it was a valiant effort.

Thank you for your stories, Shrek. I've heard about physicians near my hometown who have closed their practices and went to Iraq and Afghanistan to help the civilians over there as much as they could. I never had the idea that a doctor would be courageous enough to perform open-heart surgery on an LZ. :|

I haven't seen "Something the Lord made." I went to the HBO website and saw that it was played May 30th. I don't have HBO either. :( I'll try to find a recording of it.

Thanks, Shrek.
Stay Safe.

[Trident-za]

Well done Seoul.... hope it turns out to be everything you are expecting. And I really, sincerely, hope you are still so enthusiastic in 10 years from now - its a special privilege to save a human life.... your life will be so much happier if you still consider it a privilege years down the road - its not all about the cash, the car and the trophy wife is it? :)

P.S. this is not a sarcastic post - I truly mean what I said above. I've had my life saved by a doctor, and I've seen that same doctor in action being so blase, and pissed off at his work.

[Midtown]

two words.

Junior Mint.

[Trigger]

two words.

Junior Mint.
"They're Delicious!" ~ Kramer
rofl

[California Joe]

*Dirty Dancing flashback....* "Now I've had the time of my life........."