"Recruitment Day"

OK, OK, so my life as a resident is not all bad. I had a "recruitment day", i.e a Spa Day today. It is a way for the women in the department to encourage one (me) to come to Regina. We went to Essence of En Vogue (so nice!!) and each had two treatments. We had lunch at this cute little restaurant near the hospital just before. All in all a lovely day!! I could definately get used to that!! The women are so nice in the department. The nurses this time around have been great. And, I have gotten to do some pretty incredible cases while I was here. Sure, there is stress, and some of it never quite goes away, but there are good things too. It is really nice to be desired, wanted, needed. It is also nice to know that I will fit in here. They have all been so welcoming, now I know why Jurgen was willing to leave Saskatoon so quick.

The following are some pics:

This is Allison Crichlow. She did her training in Calgary. Her husband is a Cardiologist here in the city. She is one of the ones who has encouraged me to come to Regina since the beginning.

This is Joy Dobson (right). She did her training in Calgary as well. She also does ICU. She was the first person to be candid with me and tell me not to do a fellowship (she didn't find it that useful). On the left is October McAllister. She did her training in Saskatoon. We have been friends with her for years.

This is Rhonda Zwack. She also did her training in Saskatoon a few years before October did hers. Her husband is an Emergency physician her in the city. I love her sense of fashion.

This is me and Joy. I am showing off my pretty toes. I think this should become a new tradition! Once every few months we should all go to the spa together! What a good reason to come to Regina! HHHhhmmmmmmmm... definately something to think about.