TOURO UNIVERSITY

TOURO UNIVERSITY
I had an interesting experience today. Bunny, a friend of Reva’s, and a teacher at Touro University in Vallejo, asked me if students of hers could interview me, and do a physical exam. I agreed, feeling that if I could contribute anything to the medical field, I was certainly willing to do so.
Locally, Touro University has two campuses on Mare Island and one in Vallejo. The school specializes in the medical field - a College of Osteopathic Medicine; a College of Health Sciences and a College of Education.
Bunny introduced me to my student - interviewers, Brian and Kevin, and we were off to our Quail Creek first floor Family Room. I enjoyed their youthful enthusiasm and dedication to the protocol that they had prepared. I respect them for treating me the same demeanor that they would show with a much younger patient. I feel honored to be an interviewee.
I admire them for choosing a field of work where there will be much need - with 70 million “Boomers” in the pipeline for medical care. Too, it is a sacrifice - a very costly career, with many years of difficult study.
Their medical interrogation was a rewarding experience. (I particularly liked his question, “Are you sexually active?”). My recalling of my medical history reminded me of what a wonderful “being” the human body is. I am always amazed, by what little concern for their health, that “abusers” have.
Their physical check-up reminded me that it isn’t too late to pay attention to what is going on in my body. The session lasted longer than I expected - two and a half hours! But it was time well spent, and I am glad that I had the experience.
I wish Brian and Kevin well in their future careers. The world will be a better place with their contributions.
Ray L’Amoreaux
October 15, 2009.