I really like Pathology; in fact, it is one of my better classes. Of the "hard sciences" this is the subject that just makes sense to me. Don't get me wrong, I still have to work my tail off, but the study of disease is just more fun than some of our other subjects. Moreover, I feel like I retain the information well after I study, which is always nice. No one wants to spend hours reviewing then not be able to recall the information the next day, which unfortunately, happens to the best of us occasionally. Currently, we are studying pediatric pathology--the professor is one of my favorites (and he is--without a doubt--Farley's favorite professor). Maybe I like pathology so much this semester because intellectually, I love pediatrics, hematology/oncology, and reproductive health (Obstetrics/Gynecology). We've covered three of the four in the last month, but I don't think that is why I like pathology so much. I think I like it because is feels like we are really learning something important, something that could, perhaps, save someone's life. I do know one thing, I don't want to actually be a pathologist. I like the subject, especially the human aspect of the disease and conditions, but I do not like the microscope enough to spend my life devoted to pathology. And no, even the pretty, shiny and pink Hello Kitty microscope isn't enough to make me change my mind--I want to spend my days a physician with folks not scopes!
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