Monday, April 21, 2008

ENT

So last week the kids were on Spring Vacation. Justin had to work and so did we. The kids and I are patient instructors and work with the Medical School students. This assignment we were to meet with the 1st years and they were to learn and perform a basic physical exam on the kids (check lymph nodes,ears, mouth, eyes, heart, lungs, and reflexes). They were asking questions to the kids, basically trying to break the ice. One med student was talking to M and wanted to know if she knew the name of what she was holding, M was being a tad shy. A chimmed in, "It is an otoscope!" The med students were amazed, he knew the name. They of course, turned their attention to him and wanted to know how he knew that. He responded, "My dad is a doctor." They said, "Oh that would explain why. What kind of doctor is he?" A says, "ENT". Med students, "Do you know what that stands for?" A amazes them again, "Ears, Nose, Throat." Then thinking they could stump him and curious they asked,"Do you know the long name for Ears, Nose, Throat." I was intrigued I didn't know if he knew it or not. He responded right away, "Otolaryngology!" Needless to say they think he is a genious. Way to go A!!!!!! Among other questions they asked if he wanted to be a doctor. He said, "No I don't think so, I want to create things and build things, maybe an engineer."

2 comments:

Sarah said...

Whoa, A is a genius!!! What a bright lad. Takes after his parents. And M is so clever at crafting that beautiful Sleeping Beauty dress/apron for you. At first glance I thought it was a real dress up dress. Your kids are fabulous.

Cammie said...

You have a fashion designer and a genius! I'm so jealous.