#year5

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Year 5 officially started roughly 2 weeks ago. Not gonna lie, it has been pretty hectic, with all the online lectures. On the other hand, I am feeling really bummed out by the fact that hospital ward rotations have been reduced to just 2 weeks, this semester. I do understand that this is for our own good, as well as for the public’s safety. But being in my final year, I don’t get to practice my history taking or examinations on any patients. Seems like this is going to be the case for a prolonged period of time. And this just breaks my heart. 

I am trying my best to be as optimistic as possible, in this very unpredictable time. But with everything going on, I felt myself going down a mental spiral. Being stuck at home didn’t help at all. But after having some important conversations with my loved ones, I felt so much better. I guess it is important to share our feelings once in a while, so that we don’t crack under the pressure. 

This is a difficult time for all of us, in one way or another. Some days, all you do is take a shower, have your meals and talk to your friends, without having done any work. And that is alright.