I just sat through my second viewing of The Terminal with Tom Hanks and Kumar Pallana. I've discussed this particular film in a previous blog, so I won't do that again here. It's a lovely film though. I got teary-eyed the second time around (just like the first with Ryan and Janelle). It was fun to sit on the sofa with the fire burning in the background, mom on the next sofa, and Parris at my feet. It feels like home.
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. This is of course my second favorite holiday behind Christmas. Actually, I probably like it so much, because it is the beginning of the Christmas season as I see it. And since I have such a great affinity for the winter season, Thanksgiving couldn't occur at a better time. The Cowboy's play the Bears tomorrow, and the Aggies play the Longhorns on Friday. What could be better than food, football, family, and friends? (seriously, I didn't mean to do the "f" thing)
Today was the last day of my required outpatient internal medicine rotation. I was with Dr. Alan Friedman, who was a tenured professor with UT's Department of Rheumatology before he decided to make some money as a private physician. Dr. Friedman is a lovely New York Jew who is very liberal. He isn't afraid to let you know it either. Actually, he isn't afraid to talk about anything. And don't think because you're a patient he won't go toe to toe with you if you can't support your argument. I respect this guy. I agreed with a lot of his arguments and I certainly disagreed with a lot more, but his arguments were always consistent and well backed with information. It was kind of refreshing to spend the month with such a character. I actually learned quite a bit of rheumatology as well, so who can fault that. His office staff is delightful. I think I sort of bonded with them over the month, and they gave me a very cute going away present today. Last month, Nick mentioned that the people at Bextra (an anti-inflammatory medication) make an insulated coffee mug, which actually has a battery-operated fan at the bottom of the cup that stirs your coffee for you. I thought that was the coolest thing ever, so I told Dr. Friedman's staff to keep an eye out for the Bextra rep to get me a mug. Well, behind the scenes they did just that. Apparently this mug is almost impossible to get, and there aren't any in Houston. But today right before I left, they presented me with the mug. It was the coolest thing. I sort of love moments like that, and it is exactly why I'm in the doctoring business. I truly love good people, and Dr. Friedman and his staff reminded me of what good people are and what good people do. So love and kisses to Carrie, Anastasia (or Jay-Lo as I call her), Janet (who got me the mug), Elaine, and Connie for being such awesome people. They certainly made the office a fun and interesting place to learn rheumatology.
Finally, it should be noted that I interviewed at my first surgery program last weekend. However, I can't talk about it here, because someone with one of these programs might stumble across this here blog and read my thoughts. And while that is highly unlikely, I don't want to take any chances that this blog might adversely affect my rank list with the surgery match. I'll still be blogging the experiences (along with all the pictures), but I can't post them quite yet. When everything is all said and done in February I'll post everything for you to see as I travel the country in search of the general surgery program that fits my personality. It's going to be an interesting two months.
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. This is of course my second favorite holiday behind Christmas. Actually, I probably like it so much, because it is the beginning of the Christmas season as I see it. And since I have such a great affinity for the winter season, Thanksgiving couldn't occur at a better time. The Cowboy's play the Bears tomorrow, and the Aggies play the Longhorns on Friday. What could be better than food, football, family, and friends? (seriously, I didn't mean to do the "f" thing)
Today was the last day of my required outpatient internal medicine rotation. I was with Dr. Alan Friedman, who was a tenured professor with UT's Department of Rheumatology before he decided to make some money as a private physician. Dr. Friedman is a lovely New York Jew who is very liberal. He isn't afraid to let you know it either. Actually, he isn't afraid to talk about anything. And don't think because you're a patient he won't go toe to toe with you if you can't support your argument. I respect this guy. I agreed with a lot of his arguments and I certainly disagreed with a lot more, but his arguments were always consistent and well backed with information. It was kind of refreshing to spend the month with such a character. I actually learned quite a bit of rheumatology as well, so who can fault that. His office staff is delightful. I think I sort of bonded with them over the month, and they gave me a very cute going away present today. Last month, Nick mentioned that the people at Bextra (an anti-inflammatory medication) make an insulated coffee mug, which actually has a battery-operated fan at the bottom of the cup that stirs your coffee for you. I thought that was the coolest thing ever, so I told Dr. Friedman's staff to keep an eye out for the Bextra rep to get me a mug. Well, behind the scenes they did just that. Apparently this mug is almost impossible to get, and there aren't any in Houston. But today right before I left, they presented me with the mug. It was the coolest thing. I sort of love moments like that, and it is exactly why I'm in the doctoring business. I truly love good people, and Dr. Friedman and his staff reminded me of what good people are and what good people do. So love and kisses to Carrie, Anastasia (or Jay-Lo as I call her), Janet (who got me the mug), Elaine, and Connie for being such awesome people. They certainly made the office a fun and interesting place to learn rheumatology.
Finally, it should be noted that I interviewed at my first surgery program last weekend. However, I can't talk about it here, because someone with one of these programs might stumble across this here blog and read my thoughts. And while that is highly unlikely, I don't want to take any chances that this blog might adversely affect my rank list with the surgery match. I'll still be blogging the experiences (along with all the pictures), but I can't post them quite yet. When everything is all said and done in February I'll post everything for you to see as I travel the country in search of the general surgery program that fits my personality. It's going to be an interesting two months.
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