I am definitely underway on my fourth and final year of medical school. The transition really wasn't all that glorious, as I had spent most of the entire summer revising my knowledge base. However, I am now full-on into an outpatient neurology rotation. Although I'm learning some tricks of the trade for developing an expedient neurological exam, the heavier process of learning comes in the form of very good debate and conversation on the current political landscape of healthcare, and the business of medicine in general. It does give me pause to consider the future of my profession, and how very little I know (or can prognosticate) of the changes that are forthcoming. These past few weeks certainly have been a great opportunity for thought-exercising, and I’ve come across some pretty good articles here and there in different journals. As if that alone weren't enough, the second to last public health class of mine that I am required to take this semester is on Health Politics and Policy. More information soon to follow.