This white coat has gone through a whole lot. Four years ago, Ben attending the first White Coat Ceremony of A.T. Still University - School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (SOMA).
And since then, he has worn this coat to many different offices, trying all sorts of specialties. This coat has been washed, ironed, hemmed, lost buttons, restitched and still did it's job. It has held important tools like stethoscopes, little books, badges, name tags, pens, electronic tools and possibly even food. It has been hauled to and fro, and dropped on the ground many times.
It has been there through the questions and answers and tests. It has been there to surgeries and routine visits. And most importantly, it has been there as Ben figured out what specialty he wanted to go into: OB/GYN.
It's permanent residence was on a hanger in Ben's truck, always there when it was needed. Now it hangs in the closet. It's job is done and will soon be replaced with another.
Ben is officially done with all his rotations! What a strange feeling to be done and to have accomplished so much: a lifelong goal. It has been a long road, but now this one is coming to an end. He's not completely done yet. He still has a few odds and ends that he needs to finish up, but the white coat is being retired. We are looking forward to Graduation Day - June 3, and then Ben will be officially Dr. Richardson!
4 comments:
Congrats to Ben! So happy for him on graduating med school and finding his passion in medicine!
Good luck in El Paso...residency is a beast!
I love this post! What an accomplishment for both of you! Congratulations on Ben's graduation, and your first choice residency! Texas will be so lucky to have you guys!
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YAY Ben!!! What an accomplishment! I know Ben will be a great Dr. He has chose such a wonderful speciality where many women will be comforted by his knowledge, care and compassion. Way to go Ben! hope you and your family are doing well, think about you guys often! Be safe on your new journey and enjoy El Paso!!!!
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