37: Celebration

“It’s been a splendid day, and I hate to say this, but today is your last training at the St Louis hospital,” Imoh said to the five of us that started clinical ten weeks ago. She held a bright look on her face as she stared at each of us.

“However, I’m glad to have aided on your journey of becoming a medical doctor. We will release your performance results in the next week, but I want to say congratulations to all of you. You were outstanding, to say the least. From the hospital and my humble self, I say thank you.” She shook our hands one after the other before taking her leave.

Ten weeks have gone by so quickly, I thought to myself. It felt like yesterday when all I wanted to do was come home from university and see everyone I cared about and loved. Today, I counted down the days left, which were only four more days.

I took Jordan’s advice and decided to live. I pulled myself out of my shell and did a little engagement in the last few days I had at work with my fellow clinical stu