Unique moment in time

In the med school right now, our paths have temporarily diverged: the fourth-years are graduating, and their families are here and everybody is celebrating; the second-years are deep in the middle of national board exam studying; the third-years are continuing rounds into the summer, going about business-as-usual; and the first-years are studying for our last final, ready for two months of summer vacation -- in a pattern reminiscent of college. Everyone is very busy. But because we are all in close quarters, we are reminded of what others are doing and of the excitement, anticipation, or dread felt by those around us.