I walked through the muddy streets reminding myself with every step the reasoning behind this trip. I wasn't here on vacation or to visit friends, no I was here to break an imprint.
"Remember these are small communities, it will take time for them to trust you fully however they need the help and we are going there to provide it" stated Dr. Charles McGillon, Program Director for Emory University Family Medicine program. It was the first time I had met him as I was not apart of the family medicine program, however when the call for volunteers went up my program director approached me. She suggested that it was the perfect opportunity to gain experience for me to gain confidence in my clinical practice.
"This is going to be the longest 2 months of my life, I really should have picked research over this crap" Micheal, the only other pediatric resident whispered into my ear, as he filled through the brochure. I supressed my oncoming giggle as Dr. McGillon shot Micheal a disapproving glance, before he quickly started handing out the assignment packaged.
"La Push, Washington? Was that even an option" Micheal questioned as he read over my shoulder. "No, I'm a hundred percent certain it wasn't" I looked back at him with a confused and shocked look on my face.
I got up quickly and approached Dr. McGillon "Dr. McGillon there must be a mistake, I specifically picked Wikawi, Michigan."
McGillon smiled widely " Well actually I was speaking to a friend of mine, over in Forks, Washington. When I told him about the program he insisted that we set up a program reserve near Forks, and oddly enough he asked whether you were apart of the program, stating that he had been your professor over at University of Washington. Once I confirmed that you were taking part, I thought this would be a great placement for you since you already know people. Isn't it wonderful?"
I couldn't respond as I knew what he thought was a coincidence was really a planned and calculated event.
Not a huge Twilight fan, gave up on the books after finding out that Jacob imprints on a half-vampire. However I love reading Wolf/Oc stories and feel like this place needs more stories where Jacob and the cast are older than 25.
Some explanations of the above:
Residency: After medical school you must enter a residency program for 3-7 years. You are paid a small salary to go through the program.
Resident: Graduated medical school, have MD and is currently enrolled in a residency program.
Program Director: They are in charge of the residency program. Each program has their own program director.