The week of December 16 -20 was the final exam week for the second rotation of fourth- and fifth-year medical students at the University of Malawi College of Medicine. Then the students had two weeks off for what Malawians call The Festive Season and then they return for a week of Integrated Exams on January 6 (the exams that determine whether they will move up/graduate or need to repeat the year).
Here are some of the fourth-year students waiting outside the classroom, studying the last few minutes before taking the exam. A sight familiar to students everywhere!
Some of the medical students stopped by my office for selfies with me after their Ob/Gyn exams, before leaving on their holidays.
My sister Sheryl Ballard and niece Cassandra Ballard arrived December 19. My daughter Jessica flew in after her final exams at CSU-Long Beach on December 20. Two days later, we would start our very busy safari vacation. But first, we enjoyed Blantyre and posed for a selfie.
A Physician Educator in Malawi 
Great pictures. I hope you had a great tour/safari. Gene
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Thank you, Gene. Happy New Year!
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Hello Cathy,
Thanks for the update, must be lots of fun to reconnect with your family!
That second picture made me think of this song:
no offense, just a catchy tune.
Bob
On Sun, Jan 19, 2020 at 9:42 AM A Physician Educator in Malawi wrote:
> drbakermalawi posted: ” The week of December 16 -20 was the final exam > week for the second rotation of fourth- and fifth-year medical students at > the University of Malawi College of Medicine. Then the students had two > weeks off for what Malawians call The Festive Season and the” >
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Hi Bob! I like the song, too. You aren’t the only one to notice (haha). JZ and my students pointed out that I was the only one who is not wearing a white coat! Happy New Year!
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So nice that your daughter, sister and niece came to visit! I hope you post some safari photos at a later date. 🙂
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I’m slowly working on the posts. I have too many and this requires editing.!
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Loved all your pictures and your family look really happy and excited to be with you. Looking forward to the safari pictures with your family and the places y’all adventure to.
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Thank you!
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Great pictures Cathy! So glad your family was able to come for the holiday
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