Between the Old Fart Administrator and DKS, I think I've heard that phrase a thousand times. Interestingly, they are both very good communicators, extremely diplomatic and so exciting to work for. My boss must be a man!!!!!

So DKS and I discussed this book he gave me to read "An Excellent Financial Life" and talked about mutual funds, IRAs (traditional and Roth) and 401(k)& 403(b), Apparently, Roth IRA(s) are my best options cause I am young (ha! ha!) and they do not have as many limitations as the other IRA. And you invest in this AFTER you have maxed out your contributions to your 401(k)plan.

One thing I just found out, the number of years you have to be vested in a company to leave with your 401(k) contributions + the company's contribution differ from company to company. Wow!!! I did not know that.

Well after that enlightening conversation, I walked into the conference room and Jeopardy was on! The P4 students and a few residents were starting in, as well as the preceptors. So I joined the female team appropriately named "the hormones" and the guy team were "the chromosome Y" Okay we were not too original but what the heck?

Man, the chromosomes Y whooped us! The calculations, the trivia, they were rolling. We lost so bad, it was not fair. But we learnt a lot ... Lucentis is a new drug for macular degeneration, alendronate in the bone hangs around forever. Pepto-Bismuth can turn your tongue grayish-black. Interesting.

I got one question right. I have been beaming all day :) Fanconi's Syndrome can be caused by outdated tetracyclines. Coincidentally, DKS asked me that same question later that day.

I have been out of the loop with the prospective residents interviewing at our hospital but I have seen a few candidates come through the VA. They handle theirs a little differently even making lunch for the candidates (read: the VA will not pay for the lunch!) I thought that was hilarious

Reminds me of a phone conversation DKS had one day when his secretary had gone to lunch and he was manning the phones
DKS: Hello, this is DKS, how may I help you
Person: Hi, can I speak to Dr. R?
DKS: Sorry, he's not available, can I take a message
Person: You may not know me but I was calling to give Dr. R my match number
DKS: Oh, I know you. You are from St. Louis
Person: Oh!
DKS: Yes, I remember you. You had a very strong interview, the buzz is on about you here
Person: Oh thanks
DKS: Ok, I'll give your match number to Dr. R and hope to see you soon
Person: Bye

And he barely spent 5 minutes with this girl! He has an excellent memory. So scary

posted by lala @ 8:05 PM

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