My first week of work

I have been at work for a week now (actually, I have been here almost 2 weeks, but the first week was all orientation, and I didn't actually get my hospital privileges until noon last Friday (then I got to take call for the weekend).

Things are definitely different here in Asheville - for one thing, the clinic is about 3 times the size of the clinic in Dallas, and I see about 12-14 patients per day. I am either in clinic or on the inpatient service 4 days/week, and the other day alternates between an "administrative day" or a day off (in the middle of the week).

Here is a picture of the outside of the clinic building - it is not physically part of the hospital (which I am not too fond of, but not too far away)

Since I couldn't actually see patients during my first week, I have actually already unpacked my office (I have even hung up my diplomas) - believe it or not, I have no boxes, and no "sleeping arrangements" in my office.




Best of all is the view from my office window - a little better than the Rail Station.

That's all for now - I need to get to work - more to come soon.

Doug