Monday and Tuesday:
Internal medicine. Lots of sick old people. The two days included a lot of visiting patients rooms to check on them (one man got moved from a higher care floor to the internal medicine floor because his state improved) and checking on medications of hospitalized patients in other areas of the hospital. I was in the infectious diseases ward, so most of the patients had some kind of strong bacterial infection that wasn't extremely contagious but some highly resistant to normal treatment. I also got to go into the Bacteriology lab, but I didn't get to see much of what they do. After the hospital both days was a lot of relaxing and dinner with friends and attempting, but failing) at going to events/concerts as part of the fiesta. Oh and maybe possibly rolling my ankle. (Don't worry. I'm fine.)
Wednesday: gynecology. The doctor I was with was extremely nice and willing to let me see what his work (yes his) entailed. Lots of pregnant women and lady parts. Interesting, but not necessarily the most glorious job in the world. I also got to see a natural birth. Dads with newborns are still so adorable, but definitely makes me want to wait to have kids, and take advantage of all the drugs I can when I do.
Our afternoon adventure was to one of the local hot springs that they turned into a spa along the river. It was relaxing and a beautiful place, definitely a one time experience for me.
Thursday and Friday: more gynecology. Thursday I was with residents because they had a shortage of doctors. Saw my first actual surgery as well as two more births, both with assistance like vacuum or tongs. It was eventful, to say the least. They are very efficient about deliveries. Friday was not as eventful, and I got shuffled around a lot of places. Nurses got mad because I didn't understand them and I finally ended up just leaving. Both evenings were good. Relaxing dinners, good food, great company. Last night, Friday, we got a special treat of sangria and fruit and custard cake to celebrate one of our coordinators birthdays. A couple of us walked the medieval market after dinner before meeting up with more friends to watch a Police tribute band and have a nice drink to end the day.
Saturday: today, after struggling to decide, I stayed in Ourense to wander around a bit more. A friend and I walked to ding the river and ended up getting lost a bit, but found our way back. We met a nice man at the medieval market where I bought a new backpack (my othe r me got a hole) who gave me a discount because We started talking to him about America and why we were in Spain. After a rest, we finally made our way to the river to climb the arches of Ponte do Milenio (Millennium Bridge). It was hot, but totally worth it.
More adventures to come. Will see what the last week in Spain brings.
Until next time
Kallie
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