Residency interviews have been happening since early November. Overall the experience has been positive; I can honestly say that I could see myself being a resident everywhere I've interviewed. Two more places to visit and then I am all finished wearing a suit, attending a dinner, and explaining what I'm feeling called to do with life. Along the way I've met many incredible people, visited many incredible places, and managed to get my car hit by a deer driving through the middle of Wisconsin.
Early on in the process there was a newness and excitement; now there is a certain tiredness to the entirety of everything. Meeting people who will be making decisions about your future is accompanied by a certain exhaustion. I have been doing a good job refusing to become anxious about where I will be for the next five years - there has been a peace about the search.
In the meantime I have been able to return to Zeeland and have spent more time with family than I have during all of medical school previously. Seeing grandparents for meals; going to Faith Reformed Church; enjoying coffee at LJ's; playing the piano for my teachers; getting doughnuts with the neighbors.
The time away from medicine has made me appreciate it for what it is (the best career in the world) and gives me excitement for July.
