The prospect of starting residency has been both exciting and daunting at the same time. I feel that I knew a lot more medicine at the start of internship than I do ophthalmology going into residency. Our orientation week, if anything, has reinforced my realization that I know nothing about the eye. Compounded with a slew of scheduling issues and administrative snafus, the week has been exceptionally anxiety-provoking. We did have a 3-day weekend for Independence Day, which gave us a chance to enjoy dim sum with my new co-residents and even mooch from our friends’ holiday barbeques. Meanwhile, I’m also trying to read up on basic exam skills in ophtho. I expect my first shift in the ED this weekend to be a harrowing experience.