Hi, friends!! I hope everyone is having a good week so far and I’m happy to see that it’s warming up since our quite chilly first day of spring. It’s been a while since I’ve done a medical post and I’ve had a lot of questions about my new job so I thought I was overdue for an update!
First and foremost, it’s safe to say I LOVE my job!
I know it’s still early in the game, but I feel so thankful that I was able to get into my dream specialty straight out of school. There is definitely a learning curve when starting off in a specialty versus primary care (like family medicine or ER) but it’s not so bad when you’re passionate about the field. I feel comfortable seeing patients, performing histories and physicals but there are SO many different conditions and treatments to learn- not only medical but cosmetic as well. But not to worry, one of the doctors I work with gave me some light reading to do over the next few months. See giant book below. And the studying continues…
Your coworkers can make or break your job experience and this is truly something I always wonder about when starting a new position. Will people be friendly? Will I fit in? Will I be able to ask questions? Will I like the environment? I can honestly say that the providers and medical assistants have been super helpful and welcoming. They have made this transition a smooth one and are always available when I bombard them with questions. And I have a lot 🙂
I have been working about a month & a half and have seen tons of interesting things. The great thing about my practice is that we see a wide variety of dermatology. There are general derm conditions like acne and mole checks, cosmetic treatments like Botox and fillers, laser treatments (I think we have like 25 different devices), MOHS surgery for skin cancer, and even sclerotherapy and laser vein ablation. Phew… told you it was a lot!
For those that have been following for a while, you know that I have been SO ready for a job for so long. I’m finally getting the flow of things at the office and am establishing my routine. The EMR is making more sense and I’m slowly become more self-sufficient. Do I get a little overwhelmed at times? Yes. Mostly because I know I have SO much to study and just so much going on in life in general. My typical days lately consist of work, some kind of workout class after that, cooking dinner/going to a Hornets game, wedding planning/catching up on emails, and a little bit of reading. And now that warm weather is coming, all I want to do is be outside!
I know I have been a little MIA around here (and I hate it!) but once wedding planning comes to a halt, I plan to be back blogging 3 times a week like the good ‘ol days. I miss coming to this space every day but some major life events are happening right now!! Lots of fun wedding posts are coming your way and feel free to let me know if you’d like to see any dermatology-centered posts in the future.
Happy Wednesday!
ah love the update and LOVE that you're having such a good time at the job. so important! especially after all that hard work. really pays off!
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YAY! So glad the job is going well and you like the people you work with and your specialty. My derm is amazing and I can totally see you as being amazing too!
So excited for you!!! You must be so happy to be done with school. Can't wait for your wedding posts!
xo, Shelby
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I'm so so glad that you're loving your job, lady friend!! <3
So glad it's going well! I agree with Kerri — the hard work has really paid off!
Zelle
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Loved the update and so glad to hear that you're loving the new job!
So happy that you're enjoying your job and you're so right – you have a lot going on right now!! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Yay! Glad that you're enjoying your job so far and that it's been a perfect fit. I can only imagine how busy things are with your wedding coming up really soon on top of starting your first job. Hang in there!
Glad the job is going great! I do miss your posts but am happy that you have such fun life things happening right now!! XO
Love the update girl and glad you are happy at your new clinic. It sounds like such a fun and interesting field!
Derm is definitely a hard speciality and I'm so glad to hear that you are loving it!
That's wonderful that your loving your job and that's great that the people are welcoming!!! I'm so happy for you! =)
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Yay! I'm so glad you're loving your job and that both the specialty and office seem like a great fit! I'd love to read dermatology related posts – my mama has had several areas of skin cancer removed, so she has long stressed the importance of caring for your skin.
I'm so glad to hear that you are diving right in and enjoying your work! I had a horrible derm issue last year and the MUSC head of the department brought 2 residents in to see it lol. Private email regarding that (and it was on my face…brutal). Cheers to a great new career!
Definitely feel you on the specialty thing. I feel the same in ortho! I know all the textbook diagnoses but then there's how many degrees of angulation can you accept, the million different ways of casting, reductions in office, etc. etc. Glad you are loving it and can't wait to hear more about it in the future!
So glad to hear that things are going so well for you!
So glad to hear you're loving your new job!! A new job is always nuts in the beginning but it'll get better and soon, you'll be the one everyone comes to with questions! Having friendly co-workers definitely helps too!
Yay! Thanks for the update, so glad that you're loving what you're doing! Makes those days when you don't feel like you know what you're doing a little better, knowing eventually you'll get it and be great at it!
Yay!!! Loving the update, and can't believe how close you are to the big day! So happy you're so happy in your career <3
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So glad to hear you're loving your job! You're right, your coworkers can definitely make or break your job so it's great yours have been so helpful! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
So glad you're loving your job, that is so great! And don't feel bad about not being around blogland – you have tons of exciting stuff going on that is more important! We'll always be here!
So in love with your blog! You've got such a fresh style and it really is a pleasure to read it!
Would you like to follow each other on GFC? If yes just let me know once done and I'll be right back!
xoxo
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Yay! So glad to hear you're loving the new job 🙂
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So happy you are loving the new job! I am a PA student graduating this July and would LOVE to get a job in derm but heard it was extremely hard as a new grad. Any tips would be greatly appreciated 🙂 Congratulations again and thank you for all you do for this blog — its my saving grace during PA school madness!
Kristina, you're such an inspiration to me. I am applying to PA school again this April. I love hearing updates about your job, because I have been obsessed with dermatology since childhood. I hope to be like you in about 3 years.
I just discovered your blog – I'm in PA School right now and I want to be in your shoes! Derm has always been a serious interest of mine (I'm also thinking about ortho / sports med), but I just feel my heart called to dermatology. I'm interested in how you managed to land yourself a great specialty job immediately after graduation?
With that aside, congratulations! I'm sure you'll get the hang of things quickly. That's something good about us PAs right? We manage to adapt quickly 😉
Also, Happy wedding planning (I'm getting married next month) – I'll be following you on Instagram now as well!