So it looks like I have some great options where my research is concerned and I've realized once again, that PI support much more than project interest, should be driving my PhD goals. Normally, students complete 3 rotations before deciding on a group, so I'm chalking this up to completing my first rotation, and keeping things moving.
A HUGE part of keeping things moving is going to be looking at ALL my options for my dissertation project. Including completing it at a major gov't agency through a joint program my school has with said agency. The big advantage to that would be that I would be paid at a higher rate because of the time I already have with the gov't. But that would also require a relo back to the East coast. Hmmmmmmm.
Other news is that I'm finally starting to get back to normal where my shoulder is concerned. And that's big because I'm still trying to get caught up in my classes. Speaking of that, it's been pretty cool to reflect on how much I feel like I've "grown" careerwise, learning more about clinical care than I ever thought I would outside of being a medical student/resident/physician. And what's really nice is that the work is just so darn interesting and necessary if the goal of improving health for everyone is going to met. I still have my SES based doubts about how "everyone" is going to benefit, but it is nice to know that what I'm learning/doing now is going to make me that much better of a Clinician. :)
Today, I'm leaving you with one of my all time favoriite gospel records. I especially like the line "God's gonna work it out, you gettin' ready to smile":
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