My last morning in Baker

Today I head back to Portland. It's been an incredible four weeks here, and I'll miss EOMA and Baker tremendously. I'm glad it's only about 5 hours away; I look forward to visiting during the summer and coming back next January for another rotation, which will include the medical mission to Honduras with Dr. Schott and company. :)

This morning I updated the whiteboard in my apartment. It's full of great recommendations already, but I added D&B Supply (love this place!), Inland Cafe, Paizano's, El Erradero, Chameleon Cafe, and Truck Corral (Dr. Schott tells me this is a cultural experience in itself. Cindy said the best time to go there is 1AM lol). I'll be heading to Truck Corral on my way out of town.


It was a wonderful last day at EOMA and St. Elizabeth. Dr. Schott and I rounded on our patients in the morning and then headed back to EOMA. Cindy took me out to lunch; we went to El Erradero. So good!! I can't believe I almost didn't go there this trip. Some of the tastiest Mexican food. Thank you, Cindy!!


Back in clinic, I joined Dr. Schott and saw three patients, one of which I have seen three times now. It felt apropros seeing him and his daughter on my last day.

A very special patient with whom I met a few times. :)
(Photo taken with patient's permission)

Dr. Schott and I worked on notes and then headed to the hospital to check on our patients. I said goodbye to the two I have been following as well as the nurses that worked on the Med-Surg unit.

James (RT), Jaimie (RN), Riley (RN) at Med-Surg

Shortly therafter, Dr. Schott and I joined Dawn and the boys at the Geiser Grand for their famous pasta night! It was a lovely dinner with the Schotts. I am so grateful for their hospitality and friendship! It's been awesome spending these past four weeks with them, and I look forward to seeing them in January if not sooner. :)

Dawn, Steven, Dr. Schott, and Alexander

After dinner, I went back to EOMA and gathered up my belongings and headed home. I was sad to leave EOMA; it's been such a home away from home. I think I spent more time there than at my apartment! Everyone at EOMA is so tight-knit; they truly are a family and I will miss them dearly!!

Well, I must get to packing. I've got a 5-hour long drive ahead of me. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for good road conditions!