2008年度の入学者はこんな感じです。
535 new enrollments.
199 international students form 43 countries.
336 US students from 32 states.
# of international students best 5 (by country)
1. Canada
2. China
3. India
4. Nigeria
5. Korea
# of Japanese students ... 12-13?
physicians...7?
others...6?
In a word, "diverse".
2008/08/28
Orientation Begins
月曜から始まったオリエンテーション、結構圧巻です。
Japanese colleges can change, if they truly notice the importance of “beginning.”
In my university, the orientation programs started this week. And I am really surprised by the well-considered programs. I can feel that our university truly recognizes the significance of the start.
Expectations
Our school repeatedly express that they are really expecting for the students. As we hear their anticipations over and over again, whether true or not, we start to believe that we are carefully “chosen”, and every student has a “meaning” to attend the school. Our university effectively makes use of “The Pygmalion Effect.” Consequently, we are motivated from the beginning.
Networking
They are truly committed to connect each student or students and faculty. Through various group works, games or social events, they give us numerous chances of networking. We are forced to talk to each other. We cannot continue to flock together with particular someone through the events. Accordingly, each of us becomes a “hub”. From Monday to today, I got to know, at least, 20-30 students. Though my friends are just 30, my friends’ friends would cover all the new students.
Safety Nets
They offer an assortment of safety nets so that we can set off smoothly. We have introductory workshops in Case Method, Math, Accounting, Time Management, Writing, Group Work, Statistics and US Health Systems. I was astonished by a fact that a lecturer, in Math Review, started the review from “Rounding(四捨五入)!” Well, we Japanese don’t need to be pessimistic about the decline in the academic ability of college students: at least math review in Japan starts from “junior high” school level, not “elementary”.
Future Visions
Though we just started to attend the school, they provide opportunities to think about “after graduation.” We had a session to discuss and imagine future responsibilities of our study areas. In addition, today, 10 alumni came to the school to have round tables. To think about an end at the start would definitely contribute to enrich our school lives.
We have 2 days remaining. Although I occasionally feel unconfident about my school life, the orientation programs surly help me to be confident.
I feel like I witnessed some part of the secrets of my university’s cycle of success.
Japanese colleges can change, if they truly notice the importance of “beginning.”
In my university, the orientation programs started this week. And I am really surprised by the well-considered programs. I can feel that our university truly recognizes the significance of the start.
Expectations
Our school repeatedly express that they are really expecting for the students. As we hear their anticipations over and over again, whether true or not, we start to believe that we are carefully “chosen”, and every student has a “meaning” to attend the school. Our university effectively makes use of “The Pygmalion Effect.” Consequently, we are motivated from the beginning.
Networking
They are truly committed to connect each student or students and faculty. Through various group works, games or social events, they give us numerous chances of networking. We are forced to talk to each other. We cannot continue to flock together with particular someone through the events. Accordingly, each of us becomes a “hub”. From Monday to today, I got to know, at least, 20-30 students. Though my friends are just 30, my friends’ friends would cover all the new students.
Safety Nets
They offer an assortment of safety nets so that we can set off smoothly. We have introductory workshops in Case Method, Math, Accounting, Time Management, Writing, Group Work, Statistics and US Health Systems. I was astonished by a fact that a lecturer, in Math Review, started the review from “Rounding(四捨五入)!” Well, we Japanese don’t need to be pessimistic about the decline in the academic ability of college students: at least math review in Japan starts from “junior high” school level, not “elementary”.
Future Visions
Though we just started to attend the school, they provide opportunities to think about “after graduation.” We had a session to discuss and imagine future responsibilities of our study areas. In addition, today, 10 alumni came to the school to have round tables. To think about an end at the start would definitely contribute to enrich our school lives.
We have 2 days remaining. Although I occasionally feel unconfident about my school life, the orientation programs surly help me to be confident.
I feel like I witnessed some part of the secrets of my university’s cycle of success.
2008/08/21
2008/08/01
Sweet Caroline
彼女との出会いは独立記念日でした。
A song which people sang enthusiastically at the Independence Day Festival came out to be a Red Sox fan's song: Sweet Caroline. Almost everyone in Boston can sing (enthusiastically). This video well captures Fenway park's atmosphere.
Oh! Oh! Oh! So good! So good! So good!
A song which people sang enthusiastically at the Independence Day Festival came out to be a Red Sox fan's song: Sweet Caroline. Almost everyone in Boston can sing (enthusiastically). This video well captures Fenway park's atmosphere.
Oh! Oh! Oh! So good! So good! So good!
Department of Salsa!?
明確なメッセージを感じますね。
By the way, a new dean of our school will be a Mexican!! Wow!! Salsa!! I've never thought that our university cherishes "diversity" to this extent.
A woman president, a Mexican dean, then, who's next!!
By the way, a new dean of our school will be a Mexican!! Wow!! Salsa!! I've never thought that our university cherishes "diversity" to this extent.
A woman president, a Mexican dean, then, who's next!!
Oh my Dice-K
負けよってからに、でも、いいよ、大ちゃん。
Daisuke Matsuzaka --- When I hear his name, I always recall two things. First, I belong to the Matsuzaka generation: a cohort of Japanese, born in the year 1980 (though I'm not a baseball player). And second, we both live in Boston, as foreigners, to challenge something.
The facts made me feel close to him. The facts pushed me to the Fenway park.
Though he lost the game while I was drunken and almost unconscious, I don't care. Everyone loses sometimes. The important thing is to continue to challenge, and he always embodies it. Thank you, Dice-K.
Daisuke Matsuzaka --- When I hear his name, I always recall two things. First, I belong to the Matsuzaka generation: a cohort of Japanese, born in the year 1980 (though I'm not a baseball player). And second, we both live in Boston, as foreigners, to challenge something.
The facts made me feel close to him. The facts pushed me to the Fenway park.
For the first time ever, I saw him, in this distance.
Though he lost the game while I was drunken and almost unconscious, I don't care. Everyone loses sometimes. The important thing is to continue to challenge, and he always embodies it. Thank you, Dice-K.
2008/07/25
One month
気付けば、渡米後1ヶ月です。
So far so good.
I'm enjoying my English program. The class is not demanding (at all). But, since a bunch of Fulbright sponsored students were gathered from all over the world, I'm experiencing the most diversified discussions I've ever had. And my speaking ability is getting better.
As for foods, I mainly eat organic foods. In Boston, we can get organic products much easier and cheaper than Japan. But... whole grain serials seem to be burden for my stomach. Maybe I'm taking too much fibers. Current health status is so so, but I wish I could sleep more!
Well, I have to prepare tomorrow's presentation. Bye.
So far so good.
I'm enjoying my English program. The class is not demanding (at all). But, since a bunch of Fulbright sponsored students were gathered from all over the world, I'm experiencing the most diversified discussions I've ever had. And my speaking ability is getting better.
As for foods, I mainly eat organic foods. In Boston, we can get organic products much easier and cheaper than Japan. But... whole grain serials seem to be burden for my stomach. Maybe I'm taking too much fibers. Current health status is so so, but I wish I could sleep more!
Well, I have to prepare tomorrow's presentation. Bye.
2008/07/15
A Blessing in Disguise
新しい下宿先が見つからなかったのはそういうことだったんですね。
Soon after I decided to leave Jamaica Plain, I started to search a next place to live. Everyday, for the past 2 weeks, I checked the craigslist and e-mailed to anyone who had the rooms I was looking for. But, all my efforts were in vain. Sometimes I missed these rooms by a hair.
Then, today, I knew the meaning, the reason why I couldn't get any one.
Today I received an e-mail from my university, saying its one of the dorms had a vacant room. What a blessing in disguise!!! Since I'd been on their waiting list for so long, from this spring, I hadn't taken into account their rooms. But, the best offer came last. I must appreciate the past misfortune.
What seemed negative all along the way was, indeed, a preparation of a happy ending. Can I apply this experience to my rest of my life? Well, at least, it is possible to say that we can expect our happy endings regardless of our present conditions. What if we failed after all? No problem, we would be unconsious at the very moment. No problem.
Soon after I decided to leave Jamaica Plain, I started to search a next place to live. Everyday, for the past 2 weeks, I checked the craigslist and e-mailed to anyone who had the rooms I was looking for. But, all my efforts were in vain. Sometimes I missed these rooms by a hair.
Then, today, I knew the meaning, the reason why I couldn't get any one.
Today I received an e-mail from my university, saying its one of the dorms had a vacant room. What a blessing in disguise!!! Since I'd been on their waiting list for so long, from this spring, I hadn't taken into account their rooms. But, the best offer came last. I must appreciate the past misfortune.
What seemed negative all along the way was, indeed, a preparation of a happy ending. Can I apply this experience to my rest of my life? Well, at least, it is possible to say that we can expect our happy endings regardless of our present conditions. What if we failed after all? No problem, we would be unconsious at the very moment. No problem.
2008/07/06
On Independence Day
ところで、日本って何年前に建国したんでしたっけ。
Yesterday, 4th of July, was Independence Day of America. Happy birthday America, now you are 232 years old.
On this memorial day, I went to the Hatch Shell Memorial to see Boston Pops and fireworks with my English class's friends. Unfortunately, since we didn't have tickets, we couldn't enter the hall. So we, as many did, sit on the grass, listening to the music and talks. The program was going smoothly. And there came the National Anthem. Then, surprisingly, almost all of the people, except us (international students), stood up. Although they didn't sing in loud voices, it was obvious for me that they cherished the song.
In this country, in comparison with Japan, people put much emphasis on patriotism. Some surveys revealed this tendency. For example, to the question asking "Of course, we all hope that there will not be another war, but if it were to come to that, would you be willing to fight for your country?," 72.7% of American answered "Yes," whereas 25.1% of Japanese answered yes. (World Values Survey, U.S. 1999, Japan 2000) In the recent presidential race too, the candidates' patriotism became one of the controversial issues. Because Obama seemed less patriotic than McCain. Poor patriotism may be associated with weak commitment to the country.
After WWII, in Japan, patriotism has always been an evil. It has been a symbol of war propensity. We have been told not to be patriotic. As a result, for many Japanese, National Foundation Day is just an ordinary holiday. We don't gather to celebrate, nor launch fireworks. But I don't think this custom is wrong, because it is not the issue of right or wrong. This is the way we are. Some says that the lack of patriotism led our loss of confidence. But is it true that patriotism is the necessity to be confident? Did we surely lose our confidence? Weren't we full of confidence when our economy prospered in the 80's - the post WWII era?
Honestly speaking, I didn't remember the Japan's National Foundation Day. I knew it yesterday, on Independence Day of America. Japan was formed on 11st of February. What year??? Yes, it was 660 B.C.!!! Incredible. Japan is 2,268 years old. Though it is said that the birth is based on ancient myths:-)
Yesterday, 4th of July, was Independence Day of America. Happy birthday America, now you are 232 years old.
On this memorial day, I went to the Hatch Shell Memorial to see Boston Pops and fireworks with my English class's friends. Unfortunately, since we didn't have tickets, we couldn't enter the hall. So we, as many did, sit on the grass, listening to the music and talks. The program was going smoothly. And there came the National Anthem. Then, surprisingly, almost all of the people, except us (international students), stood up. Although they didn't sing in loud voices, it was obvious for me that they cherished the song.
In this country, in comparison with Japan, people put much emphasis on patriotism. Some surveys revealed this tendency. For example, to the question asking "Of course, we all hope that there will not be another war, but if it were to come to that, would you be willing to fight for your country?," 72.7% of American answered "Yes," whereas 25.1% of Japanese answered yes. (World Values Survey, U.S. 1999, Japan 2000) In the recent presidential race too, the candidates' patriotism became one of the controversial issues. Because Obama seemed less patriotic than McCain. Poor patriotism may be associated with weak commitment to the country.
After WWII, in Japan, patriotism has always been an evil. It has been a symbol of war propensity. We have been told not to be patriotic. As a result, for many Japanese, National Foundation Day is just an ordinary holiday. We don't gather to celebrate, nor launch fireworks. But I don't think this custom is wrong, because it is not the issue of right or wrong. This is the way we are. Some says that the lack of patriotism led our loss of confidence. But is it true that patriotism is the necessity to be confident? Did we surely lose our confidence? Weren't we full of confidence when our economy prospered in the 80's - the post WWII era?
Honestly speaking, I didn't remember the Japan's National Foundation Day. I knew it yesterday, on Independence Day of America. Japan was formed on 11st of February. What year??? Yes, it was 660 B.C.!!! Incredible. Japan is 2,268 years old. Though it is said that the birth is based on ancient myths:-)
A Great Mamma Chari Culture
え、そういうの売ってないんですか、、。
Though Boston is called "the walking city," it is not realistic not to use the public transportation. But the problem is, as is often the case with all over the world except Japan, it is not punctual at all. Sometimes a 10-minute-interval bus doesn't come for more than 20 minutes, and it finally appears, followed by a next bus in a row. You're joking!!! One day, it took me 1 hour and 40 minutes to go to Charles river side by bus, the next day, I got there in 45 minutes on foot...
Consequently, I reached to a conclusion. A bike is the best. So I went to several bike shops. And soon I realized a strange fact: there is no "mamma charis" at all!!! They are all MTBs and road bikes... At first I thought it was just a coincidence, but I could not find any mamma charis in the bike shops in Boston. In addition, MTBs and road bikes are very expensive: the cheapest one is $220, and the average is over $400... Well, I have to search used bikes on craigslist.
By the way, as I was astonished by the fact, are Americans astonished by these following facts?? In 2007 Japan, 70% of the bike sales was mamma chari, and MTB was just 5%.
Here is a typical mamma chari. I miss you so much!!!
2008/07/03
In Pursue of Interest
学生としてこちらで銀行口座を開くと、おそらく多くの方が成り行きで学生用の口座を開設させられます。しかしこの学生口座、恐るべき低利なのです。ではどうすればいいのでしょうか---
As I opened my student bank account, I was shocked by its interest rate. It was just 0.4%... I felt as if I were in Japan. In the age of this drastic tuition raising, students' funds are yielding nothing... Indeed it is clear that students are not beneficial customers to banks, but what a cold treatment it is!!
I decided to negotiate. Since I had funds for the fu*kin' high tuition for the first year in my account, I had negotiation power to the certain extent. I told a bank officer that I was intending to close the account and open new one at another bank, with proper reasons: 1) the extremely low interest rate, 2) the bank requires $10,000 deposit to issue a credit card (my university credit union only requires $25), 3) international students cannot get any reward points at the bank.
Then, the officer showed me an interest rates table for a "general" person, not a student. And they finally offered me the general rates. My rates have risen to 2-3%, more than 50 times than the rates they first offered... What a difference!! It's worth a small trip, hundreds of bananas, thousands of Poland Spring water bottles!!
Well, my fellows, don't give up! Negotiate!
As I opened my student bank account, I was shocked by its interest rate. It was just 0.4%... I felt as if I were in Japan. In the age of this drastic tuition raising, students' funds are yielding nothing... Indeed it is clear that students are not beneficial customers to banks, but what a cold treatment it is!!
I decided to negotiate. Since I had funds for the fu*kin' high tuition for the first year in my account, I had negotiation power to the certain extent. I told a bank officer that I was intending to close the account and open new one at another bank, with proper reasons: 1) the extremely low interest rate, 2) the bank requires $10,000 deposit to issue a credit card (my university credit union only requires $25), 3) international students cannot get any reward points at the bank.
Then, the officer showed me an interest rates table for a "general" person, not a student. And they finally offered me the general rates. My rates have risen to 2-3%, more than 50 times than the rates they first offered... What a difference!! It's worth a small trip, hundreds of bananas, thousands of Poland Spring water bottles!!
Well, my fellows, don't give up! Negotiate!
2008/07/02
Harsh Reality
In Jamaica Plain, there are few or several murders every year. In Roxbury, just one mile away from my house, there are many... Although the number of crimes are declining for long-term perspective, we should not be off our guard.
Last night, a 7-year-old kid and other two men got shot in thug crossfire at Roxbury. Fortunately, all the victims are expected to survive.
Now the shadow of the incident lay across my mind... Blessed with peaceful neighborhoods in Japan, I had never sensed imminent danger in every day life. Though I've never witnessed any crime here, I hear gunshot-like sounds almost every night...
One of the reasons why I choose Boston, not Ann Arbor, was to feel American social disparities in daily life. For me, to become a public health professional, it was necessity. Ann Arbor was too peaceful. But as for this aim, I'm already fed up. As some men of experience advised me, I must invest in security. I have to find next place to stay...
Last night, a 7-year-old kid and other two men got shot in thug crossfire at Roxbury. Fortunately, all the victims are expected to survive.
Now the shadow of the incident lay across my mind... Blessed with peaceful neighborhoods in Japan, I had never sensed imminent danger in every day life. Though I've never witnessed any crime here, I hear gunshot-like sounds almost every night...
One of the reasons why I choose Boston, not Ann Arbor, was to feel American social disparities in daily life. For me, to become a public health professional, it was necessity. Ann Arbor was too peaceful. But as for this aim, I'm already fed up. As some men of experience advised me, I must invest in security. I have to find next place to stay...
2008/06/30
The Age of Uncertainty
When will there be harvests for each of us? Well, God only knows... Our future is always with uncertainty.
As I was looking for Japanese seasonings in an Asian supermarket in Chinatown, an Japanese woman in early middle age suddenly talked to me, in strong Hiroshima dialect. "What are you looking for? You must buy sushi vinegar! As for sushi vinegar, Marukan is the best. Don't buy Mi**kan!!"
After that, she wouldn't stop talking... At first, I was little bit surprised, but soon I realized that her stories were very interesting. I started to listen to her.
She, a scholar, talked about every efforts she made, numerous frustrations she faced and signs of success she felt these days.
Eventually, we (mainly she) had talked with each other for more than an hour in the supermarket's aisle.
The most fascinating story was about love. Yes, she, a single, is in love now. She talked about when she found her boyfriend, how she got him and how gentle/wonderful/funky/sexy he was, with her greatest enthusiasm. She said "I feel like the past 20 years of struggle were there to meet him. I think...he is an angel. I never imagined that I could meet someone like him in this age."
She was shining when she talked about him. And I was moved by the fact that we can fall in love regardless of our age, though we don't know "when." I recalled an old Japanese TV commercial; "Love is not fireworks of the good old days."
If you are 90 years old now, you can possibly fall in love when you'll be 99.
Cheers for uncertainty, for the necessity of hope!!!
As I was looking for Japanese seasonings in an Asian supermarket in Chinatown, an Japanese woman in early middle age suddenly talked to me, in strong Hiroshima dialect. "What are you looking for? You must buy sushi vinegar! As for sushi vinegar, Marukan is the best. Don't buy Mi**kan!!"
After that, she wouldn't stop talking... At first, I was little bit surprised, but soon I realized that her stories were very interesting. I started to listen to her.
She, a scholar, talked about every efforts she made, numerous frustrations she faced and signs of success she felt these days.
Eventually, we (mainly she) had talked with each other for more than an hour in the supermarket's aisle.
The most fascinating story was about love. Yes, she, a single, is in love now. She talked about when she found her boyfriend, how she got him and how gentle/wonderful/funky/sexy he was, with her greatest enthusiasm. She said "I feel like the past 20 years of struggle were there to meet him. I think...he is an angel. I never imagined that I could meet someone like him in this age."
She was shining when she talked about him. And I was moved by the fact that we can fall in love regardless of our age, though we don't know "when." I recalled an old Japanese TV commercial; "Love is not fireworks of the good old days."
If you are 90 years old now, you can possibly fall in love when you'll be 99.
Cheers for uncertainty, for the necessity of hope!!!
2008/06/28
Walking in the summer Wonderland
When I first saw a train which displayed its destination "WONDERLAND," I though it was a kind of American joke. I knew that there was Neverland in somewhere in the States, I couldn't believe that there was Wonderland in Boston. But, as I looked over the subway map, there actually was a station named Wonderland at the end of the blue line.
Bored with downtown walking, I decided to check how wonderful Wonderland is. In a 30-40 minute ride, I finally reached Wonderland. It was a... beautiful white sand beach, with its length of over 1km!!! I didn't expect Boston had such a scenery.
In addition, there was a small island offshore. It reminded me of Enoshima-island in Japan. Besides, a little bit deserted condminiums along the beach were just like Atami. I don't know if Americans feel these scenery wonderful, but for me, in a way, they were wonderful indeed.
Living in the downtown must be nice, but living in this laidback atomosphere is an attractive alternative. It's quite possible that I will move to this area in near future.
By the way, I noticed that the sea I was seeing was the Atlantic Ocean, not the Pacific Ocean I saw many times, but an unfamiliar ocean.
Bored with downtown walking, I decided to check how wonderful Wonderland is. In a 30-40 minute ride, I finally reached Wonderland. It was a... beautiful white sand beach, with its length of over 1km!!! I didn't expect Boston had such a scenery.
In addition, there was a small island offshore. It reminded me of Enoshima-island in Japan. Besides, a little bit deserted condminiums along the beach were just like Atami. I don't know if Americans feel these scenery wonderful, but for me, in a way, they were wonderful indeed.
Living in the downtown must be nice, but living in this laidback atomosphere is an attractive alternative. It's quite possible that I will move to this area in near future.
By the way, I noticed that the sea I was seeing was the Atlantic Ocean, not the Pacific Ocean I saw many times, but an unfamiliar ocean.
2008/06/27
Arrived at JP, Boston
My first days here in Boston are going smooth.
I started to live in a house in Jamaica Plain, the southwest area of the city. Some of my friends says that JP is safe, and some says dangerous. In my observation, it's between safe and dangerous. There is a quiet residential area near my house, and there are some beggars on the streets on the other side of the area. My house is just on the boundary of rich and poor.
As for my room, it was lying in the dust... I couldn't beleive that a former resident was living in this room in this June... So, today I got up at 6am and cleaned the whole room. Now it's totally clean and tidy! After I cleaned up, I noticed that the beige wall was really pretty. I've really taken to the wall. By the way, when I was cleaning, I found a passport of the former resident. I wonder if he could go back to China without his passport...Von voyage!!!
I still have several things to do, but as I wrote in the begining, the start is much smoother than I expected.
p.s.
Than you all of my friends!! I would never forget the words you gave me, the faces you showed me. I care for you, like you care for me:-)
I started to live in a house in Jamaica Plain, the southwest area of the city. Some of my friends says that JP is safe, and some says dangerous. In my observation, it's between safe and dangerous. There is a quiet residential area near my house, and there are some beggars on the streets on the other side of the area. My house is just on the boundary of rich and poor.
As for my room, it was lying in the dust... I couldn't beleive that a former resident was living in this room in this June... So, today I got up at 6am and cleaned the whole room. Now it's totally clean and tidy! After I cleaned up, I noticed that the beige wall was really pretty. I've really taken to the wall. By the way, when I was cleaning, I found a passport of the former resident. I wonder if he could go back to China without his passport...Von voyage!!!
I still have several things to do, but as I wrote in the begining, the start is much smoother than I expected.
p.s.
Than you all of my friends!! I would never forget the words you gave me, the faces you showed me. I care for you, like you care for me:-)
2008/06/16
2008/06/04
看護助手生活、終了
5月31日、
2ヶ月という短期間でしたが
看護助手生活を終えました。
はじめは、
現場のスタッフに受け入れられるか、
患者さんとうまくコミュニケーションを取れるか、
といったところが不安だったのですが、
そこは思ったよりもスムーズに行きました。
傍から見れば辛そうな業務も楽しくこなせたのは、
コミュニケーションの心地よさが
日々救ってくれていたからかも知れません。
また、「10％の利益率を出せる病院の繁忙具合・
多職種間での効率的な業務分担」を体感できたのは
大きな収穫でした。
（前職に就く前に経験しておくべきでしたが…）
後は、おむつ交換といったかなり実用的なスキルが
身についたのは何十年後かに僕を救ってくれることでしょう。
もちろん、いい事ばかりではありませんでした。
大事にはいたりませんでしたが、
私の無知から転倒事故を1件起こしてしまいましたし、
「急性期病院」というシステムに順応しきれずに
苦しむ老人を数多く見ました。
ただ、こうした、マイナスのこと、
心からショックだったことの中にこそ、
プラスに転じる力が内在しているように思えてなりません。
そういう意味で、この2ヶ月でようやく縮こまったバネ、
すなわち＝"I'm ready."な状態になれたのだろうと思います。
短期間での研修を受け入れてくださった病院の方々と
研修をコーディネートしてくれた知人には
将来の医療政策に今回の経験を活かし込むことで
お礼していきたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。
2ヶ月という短期間でしたが
看護助手生活を終えました。
はじめは、
現場のスタッフに受け入れられるか、
患者さんとうまくコミュニケーションを取れるか、
といったところが不安だったのですが、
そこは思ったよりもスムーズに行きました。
傍から見れば辛そうな業務も楽しくこなせたのは、
コミュニケーションの心地よさが
日々救ってくれていたからかも知れません。
また、「10％の利益率を出せる病院の繁忙具合・
多職種間での効率的な業務分担」を体感できたのは
大きな収穫でした。
（前職に就く前に経験しておくべきでしたが…）
後は、おむつ交換といったかなり実用的なスキルが
身についたのは何十年後かに僕を救ってくれることでしょう。
もちろん、いい事ばかりではありませんでした。
大事にはいたりませんでしたが、
私の無知から転倒事故を1件起こしてしまいましたし、
「急性期病院」というシステムに順応しきれずに
苦しむ老人を数多く見ました。
ただ、こうした、マイナスのこと、
心からショックだったことの中にこそ、
プラスに転じる力が内在しているように思えてなりません。
そういう意味で、この2ヶ月でようやく縮こまったバネ、
すなわち＝"I'm ready."な状態になれたのだろうと思います。
短期間での研修を受け入れてくださった病院の方々と
研修をコーディネートしてくれた知人には
将来の医療政策に今回の経験を活かし込むことで
お礼していきたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。
2008/05/29
ビニール傘の無くならない日
外出先で傘立てにビニール傘をいれるとき、
この傘はもう帰ってこないものと、
ほんの少しの覚悟を決めます。
今日は雨の中、2軒食べ歩き。
案の定、どちらのお店も
僕と全く同じビニール傘が
既に数本立てかけてあって。
店を出るだろう数時間後の、
やや暗いかもしれない未来に
落胆させられます。
でも、1軒目も、2軒目も、
僕の傘は僕が置いたところと全く同じ場所に、
そのままきちんと収まっていました。
置いてから何時間も経っていて、
その間に多くの人が似たような傘を持って
入れ替わったでしょうに。
そんな中、誰も間違えずに、
誰も盗まずにいてくれました。
それだけで何だか少し嬉しくなって、
まだ小雨の降っている夜の空に、
晴れ晴れとした気持ちでビニール傘をさしました。
この傘はもう帰ってこないものと、
ほんの少しの覚悟を決めます。
今日は雨の中、2軒食べ歩き。
案の定、どちらのお店も
僕と全く同じビニール傘が
既に数本立てかけてあって。
店を出るだろう数時間後の、
やや暗いかもしれない未来に
落胆させられます。
でも、1軒目も、2軒目も、
僕の傘は僕が置いたところと全く同じ場所に、
そのままきちんと収まっていました。
置いてから何時間も経っていて、
その間に多くの人が似たような傘を持って
入れ替わったでしょうに。
そんな中、誰も間違えずに、
誰も盗まずにいてくれました。
それだけで何だか少し嬉しくなって、
まだ小雨の降っている夜の空に、
晴れ晴れとした気持ちでビニール傘をさしました。
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