This week has been quite a week. I have been more than excited about my cdc work and classes, but a little overwhelmed also.
Two days ago that cdc had a meeting (~25 people of which i was invited). We sat around a round table, with Geneva and Kenya WHO and GAP people calling in conference call. As we went around the table, i realized that I was the little man in the group. No MD, No PhD, No Project Director, Coordinator, Chair, etc, etc. It was a bit intimidating and all i did was listen in anticipation. They had to make a very serious decision on an FDA advisory that just came out on a drug being used in their Kenya trial (yes, the trial that I am supposed to be joining this summer). It was an intense conversation on morals and values. interesting to watch the government hash out the repercussions and cost benefits of their decision.
Since then I have been asked to serve as the interim project coordinator for our NY/ DC study. It's a big role being given to a small person...i think they might be desperate. I'm very excited, but a little scared about school and this.
Other than this, tim is doing great (missed a little of his class this morning..sleeping). He loves his classes. We're going to go to a wine tasting at frogtown this weekend, i'm very excited!
Hi Ari and Tim,
All of this sounds very interesting and yes scary. Ari you are beginning to sound like a real professional health worker. Keep up the good work and keep us informed.
DAD
very cool ari... hope everything goes smoothly for you and keep up the good work!
Ari and Tim,
So nice to read your blog. I think that the cdc knows that you are committed, smart and can do the job and they are trying to mentor you. It's always important in organizations to "build depth". And I think that they think you would be able to do this work.
Looked at the "Frogtown" website. Looks neat! We'll need to go sometime when we're us there. Love you both, Mom
Posted by: susan poston at January 29, 2005 5:15 PM