Block 2 approaches

Well it's getting close, and stress this block is MUCH higher than last! Last block, we had behavioral science instead of pharm, which was MUCH easier. And, on top of that, the behavioral exam was the week after the block, so we really only needed to study for two classes max at a time. Now, we have started pharm, and it's HARD! Not so much hard as just a ridiculous amount of drugs to memorize. In just one powerpoint, we have 23 drugs to remember - and that's only covering the antibiotics which affect bacterial protein synthesis, and it's not including the less common ones that we also have to at least have some idea about. And, we have that on our regular block schedule. So basically, twice as hard this block as last. Not to mention ICM forgetting that they're not the only class at AUC and scheduling almost the entire semester of ICM for this block. As you might imagine, I've got a lot of studying to do

One good piece of news...i was finally able to accomplish something that actually makes a difference as class rep! Starting next Wednesday, we no longer have double pharm classes on Thursday! Instead, classes will be 60 minutes long (they're usually 50), accomplished by adding an extra 5 minutes onto both ends of the class. The pharm department was VERY against the idea for some reason, and it was very difficult to change their mind. But, fortunately (after getting 100% of the class to agree to a petition), they eventually came around. Thanks to Dr. Yoshida for pushing so hard for us. Even though she's only acting dean, I really hope they don't replace her. I doubt we'll get anyone who cares as much about the students as she does. She's been acting for a couple semesters now, so hopefully she'll at least stick around until the end of next semester, when I"m out of here!!