I suppose it is appropriate to share the good news on Thanksgiving, even though we do not really celebrate the holiday in South Africa: I passed my third year final examinations.
If you have been following this blog, you will know that I started the year with the will to be a “better student” and it did not always work out too well. Third year ended up being a little tougher than expected. Regardless, I am thankful that I get to enjoy my short summer holiday without studying for a rewrite, and I am thankful for the myriad of people who have supported me throughout this year.
When on holiday (or procrastinating), I like to pretend that med school hasn’t swallowed up all of my creativity. This was the product of my recent dip:
I am thankful for all those who stood by me and told me that no, I wasn’t an idiot.
And I am thankful that the first three years of med school are over.
Now, on to the next three.
Whispers Unto the Aether 
Congratulations. Celebrate every step of the way, and remember that there are a lot of people around you who also fear that they’re idiots. I’m in my sixth year of training, and I still often worry that I’m not smart enough to be doing this.