So much for blogging after each rotation… 6 months have past since I have written something. Let me give a bit of a recap – since my public health rotation, I have completed:
People were not exaggerating when they stated that internship was an emotional roaster coaster. Over the past 8 months and 5 rotations, I have felt everything from extremely accomplished and proud, to extremely unprepared; as if everything that I had ever learned somehow disappeared. That’s the thing about spending 4-6 weeks in a certain specialization; you start out knowing near nothing, and by the end of it you are (somewhat) competent. But then you start that loop all over again with a new rotation, with a new preceptor, in a new establishment or new unit of the hospital, with a new focus. This constant rollercoaster has been a rough go, but it has also been an opportunity for professional growth. All this change, all the time, has allowed me to demonstrate flexibility, determine more effective stress management tactics (and no that does not include stress-crying in the hospital cafeteria – promised myself that was a one time deal), and figure out how to form close relationships with preceptors and other health professionals in order to better serve the clients I work with. During these past 8 months I have been able to narrow down my future career goals. I know with all my heart that I DO NOT want a career in food service management. After the (very very) long 6 weeks I spent in that rotation, and many situations that tested my coping abilities, I do not plan on looking back. I did however, have the opportunity to work on my “conflict and difficult conversations at work” approaches – guess in a way that’s a plus! Glass half full right? On a more positive note, I have begun to recognize my passion for outpatient counselling and assisting individuals in recognizing triggers for certain food/eating behaviours, and working with them to make healthy sustainable changes. I love motivational interviewing and intuitive eating principles, and fully plan on utilizing these in my future practice. Looking ahead at the months to come – three to be exact - I am excited. Excited to be starting my Aboriginal Health rotation on Monday. Excited to be leaving the Sault for a short period of time. Excited to continue to grow my skills as a health professional. And excited to be a step closer to a career in the field of dietetics that I love (oh and to making money finally).
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Sara FriedrichCanadian Registered Dietitian
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