Just around the corner

Last night was the rheum department's graduation dinner for the departing second-year fellows. I hear you saying, "But, Beth, you're just a first year. Why are you telling me this story?"

Because I had an epiphany. I have been in school for my entire life. My entire life. I know that technically they pay me, and I am board-certified and personally licensed. But if I'm really honest, I'm functionally still in school.

For one more year.

That's it. Just one year until I call the shots. This terrifies me. I sure hope I'll be ready.