New Year New Rotation

Today marks the first day in my Internal Medicine rotation. As 2009 starts, I get to start in a new department. I will be scheduled to have my first duty in Internal Medicine this coming Saturday. So who are the patients under this department.

Internal medicine handle almost every patient except those under 18 years old. Even surgical patients, they usually past by IM (Internal Medicine) for clearance prior to doing a surgical procedure. Pregnant patients who have high risk pregnancy are also sometime co-managed by people from the IM department. So basically internal medicine covers a really broad area that's why there are a different subspecialties under this broad department. From cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, hematology and many many more. Recent medical developments have also given rise to subspecialties within the subspecialties. In this department, I m also planning to start my review sessions for my coming exam August of this year. My expectations, hmmm hopefully I could add to my knowledge as I rotate in this broad department, knowledge which could help me and guide me in my future endeavors. Pleasant Day.