Next Steps

So, a lot has changed since the last time I wrote in this, which might be obvious since it's been two years. What, you might ask?

- I graduated from my MPH program.

- I got a job as a research assistant on a longitudinal research study about 16-20 year old men who have sex with men in October of 2009. I've worked under that same doctor ever since and love it.

- I'm also going to start working at a low threshold shelter for young people, which I'm super excited about.

- I'm applying to medical school in June 2012.

Phew, guess that's the very, very, very short version. I'm back to writing a personal statement for medical school, which is tough. My experiences with transitioning have shaped my view so extremely that I find it difficult to not discuss it when writing about why I want to go into medicine. However, I am applying to some rural health programs because my ideal job would be part-time at a research university/hospital/clinic and part-time travel to neighboring counties to see patients. We'll see how it goes, but a lot of the things I've discussed before in this blog are coming to my mind yet again. I'd love to hear from anyone with any insight into this. Alright, that's it for me! Hope everyone is doing well.