Seven

[ieter_amumon]

Among the great things about working at a teaching hospital are the stable hours, the renown, and the pay isn’t too shabby either. Among the downsides, however, are the hotshot medical students. Well, I suppose I shouldn’t be too harsh on them-I used to be one, after all. On the other hand, that’s exactly why I know just how bad they can be

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[sprangforth]

The ones at my hospital do the same thing. Though no one ever wants to do rounds with me because they think I'm a bit scary.

[ieter_amumon]

You? Scary? Perish the thought, dear lady! They just haven't gotten to know your sparkling personality.

But, I suppose medical students are the same all over, aren't they?

[sprangforth]

I'll grant you that you clearly know how to flatter a woman. Though I'm not sure sparkling is the word I'd use.

They seem to be. Too cocky and wanting to outdo the other ones. It's all competition when you're that young.

[ieter_amumon]

Mind mentioning that to my ex-wife? I'm sure she'd appreciate it. But, no, seriously. You're a fine woman, Athena. They should be proud to have you.

And, for some, the competition never quite goes away. For better or worse.

[yourbane]

We're not all inane egotists.

[ieter_amumon]

No, not all. And not all the time. Most medical students will, in fact, become perfectly respectable physicians at some point. It does tend to happen to most of them, though, at some point or another, to have a moment where they are.

[yourbane]

True, but then again, I'm not like most medical students. Where do you teach?

[ieter_amumon]

Maimonides Medical Center. Where are you studying?