Dr F: Supposed to be a 15 min interview. Shows me the keychain I'd given him last year. Says 'look I still have it'. Asked me how the dinner was the night before, how the day was going.
Spends next 7 minutes telling me how:
-The staff and residents here are pulling for you
-Across the Board, people are vouching for you
-You have impressed everyone here during your rotation
-I have not a single bad thing to say about you or your applications
-Do you have questions?
I had none. I told him I understood the program. I know it well.
-Well ok then. I have nothing more to say. Excuse me while I run downstairs and pick something up from my wife.
Walking out the door: Nothing but good, nothing but good. Nice seeing you again, goodbye
Dr H:
-I would be comforted and reassured by having you in my residency. I would pick you in a heartbeat. I was impressed by your work during the rotation. Your clinical skills, your patient interaction and they way you carry yourself is impressive. I look forward to having you here next year.
Dr Y: talked about the neuro case we did together. And travelling.
Dr D: He said the staff really wanted me on the team. Then we talked about his plans to go into private practice.
the coordinator said 'everyone already loves you'
I met Dr Vee and Dr Pee and they were both so have to meet me! They all said I have a sure shot of getting into LSU. All of them were so loving and so supportive. They asked me the other places im interviewing at, they were pleased at the number of interviews I had.
Dr P: Ran into her at the gym on the tour. She got off the cross-trainer and talked to me. Said 'you did good'. When I thanked her she said 'you deserve this'
Dr S: wanted to chat with him, I had a chance to duck into his office between interviews but he seemed busy. 'I don't recognize you all dressed up in that suit'. After the interview/lunch etc, I tried to talk with him but he wasn't in the office. I left with everyone, texted him on the way down: Hi, I wish we'd had more time to catch up, but I guess you're in the OR. He replied: I'll be in my office in two minutes. Wait for me there.
I told the shuttle to leave without me (awkward!). Walked back to anesthesia.
Sat down with Dr Saus. He whispered to me: We had a discussion earlier before interviews started. They already love you. I can't tell you this but you're in the top 10.
I was shocked.
Top ten!
We talked about what I'd done in the past few months and what my plans are in India before I start residency. I told him I wanted to work in the ER for a bit just to keep in touch clinically. He was impressed, said it would be great experience for me.
I told him all the other places I interviewed at and he made a list on a piece of paper. I could tell that he wanted to support me the whole way.
I tried to find the right words to thank him, but everything seemed so inadequate. I told him how he was my strongest advocate, a great teacher, and my most cherished mentor. He replied saying 'I was impressed. You demonstrated that you were interested and learned quickly, then performed well. It was a pleasure to work for you'
I told him how it was so nice of him to give me all the chances to prove myself. He let me intubate several times, he taught me how to start art lines, and let me do them on my own on 3 occasions. He taught me the single handed surgical crossed knot (reefing) using IV tubing (my idea, which he really liked). He let me play with the TEE after a heart case was induced and while the surgeons were getting ready to start.
If he hadn't given me multiple opportunities to try things, I would have never been able to shine.
He told me again that 'he hopes to see me here soon' and that 'If you're ever in the area I should like you to come home and meet my wife and dogs'
He hugged me on the way out. Left in a hurry, paged to the OR.
SIGH....
After I left, I chilled at the Hilton bar for a few hours, just reveling in this feeling of being desired.
I texted the residents I hadnt met during that day and they all replied saying 'we KNEW you were coming today but I am post call/I am at the VA/I am sick' and 'i'm sure you did great, I hope you match here. Good luck'
God I felt so loved.
PROS:
-I'm already part of the family
-Research is being revamped. Chairman is well connected. 13 presentations at ASA, and growing every year. Book chapters all the time, case reports all the time.
-New machines coming in
-Starting a sponsored MBA position
-Chairman very forward looking, talks of training in perioperative management
-Didactics now include enrollment in the START program online
-Trying to set up liver transplant away elective
-Ditto for a private practice away rotation.
CONS:
-NO H1B
-Shreveport
-Used to be on probation (7 years ago), currently have a warning status. PD explained, they have asked for a report that we are writing and processing. Annual inspections force them to stay on their toes.
I am reasonably certain that with the current leadership, this program is going to get better and better.
CURRENT RANKING:
0. Uni of Iowa Anes, Iowa City, H1B, categorical
1. Metrohealth Anes, Cleveland. H1B possible, requires prelim
1.5 LSUHSC Anes, Shreveport, J1 only, categorical
2. Henry Ford Anes, Detroit, H1B possible, categorical
2.5. UF-Jacksonville Anes, Jax, J1 only, Advanced with linked Surgery prelim
3. New York Methodist Anes Brooklyn, out of match, H1b only if already sponsored, req prelim
4. Metrowest TY, Framingham, only J/ Griffin Hosp, Derby Int Med, H1B possible
5. UIC MGH Surgery, Chicago, only J
6. St Agnes, Baltimore Int Med, H1B possible
7. Uni at Buffalo Sisters of Charity, Buffalo Int Med, J1 only
8. Hurley Med Ctr, Flint TY. H1B possible
9.Bronx-Lebanon, NYC, Surgery H1B possible
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