Phoenix, AZ

Finally I am done with interviews!!!!! I had my last interview in Phoenix. While I loved the program, I had a hard time "pretending" to be interested as this process has been going on sooo long. For every interview they have a dinner the night before where you are asked more than 100 times by every resident if you have any questions....and of course you must have some or you seem disinterested. The next day at the interview, you are again asked 100 times by those interviewing you as well as the residents if you have any questions. I would be happy to never again hear that phrase and I vow to never ask applicants if they have any questions! My favorite interviews were the ones where I talked to the residents about things other than medicine or the program. What I really want to know is how will I get along with the residents, not if they have covered parking!
The best part of the trip was I got to stay with my friends Mel and Dan, their dog Sheldon, and 4 month old Samuel. Samuel was a blast to play with. That is my favorite age, when they are cooing and giggling! He has the cutest giggle! I have included a picture of Samuel in the onsie Kelly and I made for him that says "I just got here and I'm already awesome!"
I had so much fun catching up with them, not to mention the 75 degree weather, and the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in! Thank you so much Miriovsky's. I think I may need an annual winter trip to Arizona if I do not end up in residency there!

Now the waiting begins until March!
PS Mel (as I know your Dan will not read my blog)- Dan is very interested in coming for spring training!!!! His first response was- the Mariners go there!