The drone of alarms becomes like the white noise of the rain on your roof. Who knows if the alarms are new, or if they are even accurate. You hardly hear them anymore. But then you realize, beyond the background noise, the department is quiet. The 10th busiest ED in the country. Is quiet. Though we are still full.
If I were to sum up residency so far, it's this... I've been stretched, humbled, and grown more in the last two months than in the four years that preceded it. And I know that stretching, humbling, and growth will only continue.
This is not a long post, I have a party to get back to. But for the first time on the internet, I can actually introduce myself as Kyle Blomgren, DO. Photo Credit: Tyler Reinhardt I could not have done this without my amazing wife, kids, in-laws, parents, and friends. You all are amazing, and … Continue reading Introducing…
One week from today, I graduate medical school. I will officially be Kyle Blomgren, DO. Even writing that still feels like some form of stolen valor or hopeless imitation. I've received many questions about what the next phase of my career is, how it looks, and what it all means. Well, hopefully this will help. Enjoy.
In my first look at lessons I've learned in the ED, we looked at life-changing pearls, like never knowing when bad things will happen, enjoying the moment, and not doing meth. But, of course, these aren't the only lessons I've learned in the ED. Here are more lessons learned in the Emergency Department.
This post isn't a happy post. It isn't about medical school. It's a chance for me to process grief. If that makes you uncomfortable, turn back. I don't mind. But for those who really want to know what goes on inside my head, tread with caution.
This post is bitter-sweet to write. This morning I learned that I matched and get to find out where this Friday! But I'm not going into PM&R. Don't get me wrong. I loved my rotations this Fall. The role of a rehab physician is one that is so underappreciated and underutilized in our modern medical … Continue reading I (Mostly) Matched!
It's Match Week! This is what it all comes down to. All of the hours of study, miles of travel, bloody gloves, and countless hours faking a smile during video interviews comes down to this ONE WEEK.
This is my last required rotation of medical school: Emergency Medicine. I've learned more the last two weeks than many other rotations combined. Let me show you a little what I've learned.
One thing I can say for sure, however, is that 2021 will be a year of lots of changes for me and my family... on March 19th, we'll learn the results of the sorting hat's decision.
Blue Hat to White Coat 