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Benzopyrene

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So a lot of you guys know that Im in my fourth year of med school here in San Antonio, and I found out yesterday that I am going to be moving to Chicago in June to begin my internship at Rush. Ill be doing a surgery internship there and Im pretty excited. Ill be applying for an anesthesia position next year, as I made up my mind realy late this year and didnt have a chance to apply for them. Its great news for me, as I am now employed :), and at the same time Im a little nervous as Ive never spent any time in chicago, so if you got any tips lmk. I know my family is excited and sad at the same time because Ill be so far away, but I could use the change of scenery for a year. Off to Vegas on friday to celebrate with some of my friends! Cheers!
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You can call me Bro, I'm a Chicagoan and now live outside the city. Where you planning on living? Chicago is one of the best cities around and probably one of the most beautiful being on the lake and all, IT'S NICE! You will always have fun!
 

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So a lot of you guys know that Im in my fourth year of med school here in San Antonio, and I found out yesterday that I am going to be moving to Chicago in June to begin my internship at Rush. Ill be doing a surgery internship there and Im pretty excited. Ill be applying for an anesthesia position next year, as I made up my mind realy late this year and didnt have a chance to apply for them. Its great news for me, as I am now employed :), and at the same time Im a little nervous as Ive never spent any time in chicago, so if you got any tips lmk. I know my family is excited and sad at the same time because Ill be so far away, but I could use the change of scenery for a year. Off to Vegas on friday to celebrate with some of my friends! Cheers!
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Congrats!

Are we doing Casa Fuente on Friday?
 

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You can call me Bro, I'm a Chicagoan and now live outside the city. Where you planning on living? Chicago is one of the best cities around and probably one of the most beautiful being on the lake and all, IT'S NICE! You will always have fun!
He will have time to do nothing but sleep and work. As I understand it 100 hour weeks are not unusual.
 

Benzopyrene

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I know should be fun right! Yes we are going to hit Casa Fuente on Friday and Ill call you when I get in to town. I dont have any idea where Im gonna live yet, but when I come up there to look Im going to call you Terran!
 

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Chicago? Damn, that's like the total opposite of San Antonio! LOL

It'll be great, but damn cold in the winter for your South Texas blood.
 

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Congratulations! My wife is a Chief Resident this year (OB/GYN), so I know how great it is to get a good match! Starting with a year of general surgery is a great way to go, and it will pay off in spades when you get into the Anesthesiology program.

Although Chicago has it's downsides, it will certainly be a great experience. You'll get a lot of cases there that you might never see again, depending on where you practice.

Way to go, bro!
 
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Congrats dude!

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