For several years now I’ve set some goals for the upcoming year. These are not resolutions per se.

Last year I didn’t set too many goals because I knew I’d be starting PA school. This year my list is perhaps even shorter. But here goes.

• Finish my didactic year of PA school. I’m two semesters down, one semester to go. It won’t be easy, but I think I’ve got it.
• Start my clinical year. I have a total of 10 four-week clinicals I have to do. They’ll extend until April next year. This will be difficult and involve a lot of travel, but I think I’ve got it. But ideally at least one or two will be local to Albany.
  • Related to this one: Going to South Africa. I applied for both an international rotation in South Africa (with a focus on procedures) and a small scholarship. I received both. The scholarship doesn’t come close to covering the additional cost of the rotation, but it helps take some of the sting away.
• Last year I mentioned seeing friends. While always a goal, I don’t think I’l have too much time for that.
• Biking – I’ll definitely continue doing this because I need the physical activity and it helps my mental health.
• Beyond that, not many goals this year. Only a few goals, but they’re big ones.