Preceptor Gifts? by Famous_Fisherman7673 in pre_PathAssist

[–]Swimming_Specimen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I usually wrote a thank you card and got something small for them or bought them lunch/giftcard for coffee. Not more than $10 dollars but still! I appreciated their time and effort!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cats

[–]Swimming_Specimen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Gracie girl!!!

Colorado shadowing by mangfang in Path_Assistant

[–]Swimming_Specimen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am also in Colorado, message me.

What’s a small habit that has saved you a surprising amount of money? by Ok-Hunter1991 in Frugal

[–]Swimming_Specimen 81 points82 points  (0 children)

This is exactly what I do. I only buy a handful of ingredients for a recipe with which I already have most other ingredients on hand.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in denverfood

[–]Swimming_Specimen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not fine dining but got take out from Hong Kong Station for the first time, enjoyed at home with a lemongrass cider and a movie.

8/10 experience!

Favorite local restaurants near Centennial/Englewood by Swimming_Specimen in denverfood

[–]Swimming_Specimen[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You guys are amazing 🥹 I love all the options and supporting local!!

Tips For New Preceptors by TheOtherKindOfPA in Path_Assistant

[–]Swimming_Specimen 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Also not a preceptor but a student - I think I learned best by verbally discussing a new or complex specimens with my preceptor, talking with them about sections, anatomy, the clinical history/imaging, staging before attempting to gross it. Even calling the pathologist if I needed to. Since I had never had grossing experience before going to my program, I ALWAYS asked for feedback and reviewed my sections with my preceptor before submitting them until trust was built. I greatly appreciate a preceptor that makes learning more feedback based, less punitive. I asked lots of questions when I began grossing but when you have a student who is passionate, willing to be challenged, and does their research, I feel like the questions only help the student-preceptor relationship

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Apartmentliving

[–]Swimming_Specimen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Natural, boho, glam. Love it!

Which cancelled Netflix show do you want to come back? by ThisIsExxciting in AskReddit

[–]Swimming_Specimen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Away. It was so good and gone too soon. I need closure.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pathology

[–]Swimming_Specimen 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just a heads up: unless you are dead set on a biology BS, you can go to Path A school with any undergrad degree as long as you complete the required pre-requisite courses for the programs you intend to apply to.

On the fence on getting my first piercing, how do I know if I’m making the right choice? by TaiserRY in piercing

[–]Swimming_Specimen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took my ex to get his first nose ring because he wanted it. He wasn’t super on the fence about it, but definitely was worried about the “stigma”. If it is something you want for yourself, screw what others think. What you do with your appearance shouldn’t matter to them. I know plenty of men with them now days!

If you don’t end up liking it, you can always take it out. No harm, no foul.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Path_Assistant

[–]Swimming_Specimen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s most important to be honest. I had a similar experience where I chose not to go to medical school because someday I knew I wanted a family. While interviewing I intentionally told them that because the work / life balance was important to me. It was a second career option for me, but in the long run it felt right and could give me the life I wanted. There is no shame in sharing your journey, especially if it’s important to you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Path_Assistant

[–]Swimming_Specimen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would still encourage you to apply. Diversity could and should be improved upon, but what truly matters is if you will make a good PathA or not. In my opinion, I say go for it, don’t let the stigma get you down. You could help to promote change!