The clinic is closed on Tuesday afternoons.  Contrary to public expectation, nobody is golfing.  Except maybe Chris.  We have a "dedicated" didactic block for the residents to attend lectures on pertinent topics in family medicine.  For me, being on medicine service for the past month, "dedicated" means make it when you can.  For everyone else, Tuesday afternoons are a great time to catch up with all the residents.  
    I caught up this past week in August.  The meeting was at the Community Rehab and Sports Medicine center across from CHE.  We got to see for ourselves where our patients go and what they experience when we send them for PT/OT.  Coming from training as an Osteopathic Physician, my philosophy on health is that the body is an integrated whole with an inherent ability for self healing. We are taught appreciation for the body's interrelation of structure and function.  I've used musculoskeletal manipulation of various forms to optimize the physiology of my patients.  At the rehab center this approach to healthcare happens daily.
The clinicians at Community were dedicated and impressive.  The treatment plans are very well thought out, and outcomes of each encounter are measured to improve overall care and to show objective results. The training facility is first rate. The talented people there complement our work in the clinics and give patients the consistency many chronic problems require.  Thanks for lunch and the impressive tour, your work is vital.

    Next, we returned to CHE for an interactive lecture on sleep apnea.  We were introduced to the various CPAP masks and machines.  It was a real eye opener (and nostril opener). 
    The day ended with an earfull of information from  Dr. Matthew O'Malley a neurotologist who recently joined the Midwest Ear Institute and specializes in ear, hearing, and balance disorders. He honored us with his expertise in this area and we are all grateful.  Welcome to Indianapolis.
     It felt good to meet up with everyone again, (there are actually eight of us interns!) I enjoy these Tuesday afternoons - they are a breath of fresh air.