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Medical Specialties as Alcoholic Beverages:
IM- Vodka
The essence of medicine distilled to its purest form. Nothing they can’t do, this is the workhorse and standard bearer. Reliable and trustworthy, you can turn to them in a pinch. Works well both alone & with others.
IM- Vodka
The essence of medicine distilled to its purest form. Nothing they can’t do, this is the workhorse and standard bearer. Reliable and trustworthy, you can turn to them in a pinch. Works well both alone & with others.
FM- Beer
All around favorite with endless variety and adaptability. Always there for you; can find them virtually everywhere. Elitist status is not a priority- people are. Easygoing, they’re a friend to all and especially to the blue collar worker.
All around favorite with endless variety and adaptability. Always there for you; can find them virtually everywhere. Elitist status is not a priority- people are. Easygoing, they’re a friend to all and especially to the blue collar worker.
Gen Surg- Whiskey
The drink of the confident. Not for the faint of heart, but time proves just how valuable they can be. Frequently turned to in a crisis; a safe harbor in a storm. Bold but ultimately approachable. A few can have a sharp edge but most are warm at heart.
The drink of the confident. Not for the faint of heart, but time proves just how valuable they can be. Frequently turned to in a crisis; a safe harbor in a storm. Bold but ultimately approachable. A few can have a sharp edge but most are warm at heart.
EM- Tequila
For those who love a rush & may possibly be short on patience. Mixes well with many but no stranger to rowdiness. Gatekeeper to your evening. Strong, passionate, rarely tamed. Does not back down + will fight for patients.
For those who love a rush & may possibly be short on patience. Mixes well with many but no stranger to rowdiness. Gatekeeper to your evening. Strong, passionate, rarely tamed. Does not back down + will fight for patients.
Plastic Surg- Gin
No nonsense in the OR, appreciates the beauty found in simple & clean done well. Known for a refined and delicate finish, as well as for a refreshing nature. Endlessly popular with the glamorous.
No nonsense in the OR, appreciates the beauty found in simple & clean done well. Known for a refined and delicate finish, as well as for a refreshing nature. Endlessly popular with the glamorous.
Ob/Gyn- Champagne
There to celebrate some of life’s biggest moments with you. Effervescent individuals with deep wells of enthusiasm and stamina- will only pop off when you threaten the rights and health of women.
There to celebrate some of life’s biggest moments with you. Effervescent individuals with deep wells of enthusiasm and stamina- will only pop off when you threaten the rights and health of women.
Psych- Mead
Sweet individuals powered by warmth. Chosen by those who tend to the soul for thousands of years. Prides itself on the diversity it both embodies and embraces, celebrating a wide spectrum. Has a mutual love affair with literature.
Sweet individuals powered by warmth. Chosen by those who tend to the soul for thousands of years. Prides itself on the diversity it both embodies and embraces, celebrating a wide spectrum. Has a mutual love affair with literature.
Neuro- Chartreuse
Very complex with an involved secret recipe for success that intimidates the rest of us. But unknowable secrets are kinda their whole gig- for which they deserve their many accolades. Sensitive souls that shine when left to their own devices.
Very complex with an involved secret recipe for success that intimidates the rest of us. But unknowable secrets are kinda their whole gig- for which they deserve their many accolades. Sensitive souls that shine when left to their own devices.
PM&R- Brandy
Sweet by nature, while still the life of the party who cheers you on. Immensely useful and helpful to those who partake. Pushes you to take it to the next level and might leave you sore the next day....but worth it.
Sweet by nature, while still the life of the party who cheers you on. Immensely useful and helpful to those who partake. Pushes you to take it to the next level and might leave you sore the next day....but worth it.
Derm- White Wine
Sophisticated and refined but still primarily kept in business by summer mishaps, middle aged women, and teenagers. If you go beyond the surface, there’s a complex world waiting for you that requires lots of knowledge and discernment.
Sophisticated and refined but still primarily kept in business by summer mishaps, middle aged women, and teenagers. If you go beyond the surface, there’s a complex world waiting for you that requires lots of knowledge and discernment.
Urology- Vermouth
Straddles two worlds with dual medical and surgical ability. Pleasant and charming, you won’t realize how much you need them until you try and go without. Full of personality and a zest for life. The field can be a bit of an acquired taste.
Straddles two worlds with dual medical and surgical ability. Pleasant and charming, you won’t realize how much you need them until you try and go without. Full of personality and a zest for life. The field can be a bit of an acquired taste.
Optho- Mezcal
Devotees adore it but the rest of us have no clue and are a little scared. Should be given a chance because truly a wonderful delight. Maintains a close association with myths and mysticism which checks out because that’s what eyeball fixing sounds like to me.
Devotees adore it but the rest of us have no clue and are a little scared. Should be given a chance because truly a wonderful delight. Maintains a close association with myths and mysticism which checks out because that’s what eyeball fixing sounds like to me.
Ortho- Moonshine
Did someone say DIY? Loves to design and use their own tools to get the job done. Despite a reputation based on sheer brute strength it takes quite a bit of brains to make the magic happen. You absolutely cannot keep up with them at a party, please don’t try.
Did someone say DIY? Loves to design and use their own tools to get the job done. Despite a reputation based on sheer brute strength it takes quite a bit of brains to make the magic happen. You absolutely cannot keep up with them at a party, please don’t try.
Peds- Hard Cider
Doesn’t get any friendlier than this- can woo even the most adverse. Slightly underrated, but more than capable. Full of pep & enthusiasm, they’re here to be a safe space for the newest additions to this world.
Doesn’t get any friendlier than this- can woo even the most adverse. Slightly underrated, but more than capable. Full of pep & enthusiasm, they’re here to be a safe space for the newest additions to this world.
Pathology- Red Wine
The house of pink & purple stains. No rush can be involved in the proper enjoyment of this field- requires time and patience to savor. Very appreciative of small details, and proud of distinguished history. Probably everyone has needed them at one point.
The house of pink & purple stains. No rush can be involved in the proper enjoyment of this field- requires time and patience to savor. Very appreciative of small details, and proud of distinguished history. Probably everyone has needed them at one point.
Radiology- Absinthe
They’re seeing things the rest of us could only hope to. Best suited for dark lounges full of mystery. Can be a bit of enigma but is a long time friend of the arts. Knows how to have a REALLY good time.
They’re seeing things the rest of us could only hope to. Best suited for dark lounges full of mystery. Can be a bit of enigma but is a long time friend of the arts. Knows how to have a REALLY good time.
ENT- Rye Whiskey
A small but mighty group. Bold & unafraid, has a little spunk- quite necessary for their line of work. That being said, not pretentious or snooty in the least and happy to welcome you to the gang. Extremely passionate about their niche.
A small but mighty group. Bold & unafraid, has a little spunk- quite necessary for their line of work. That being said, not pretentious or snooty in the least and happy to welcome you to the gang. Extremely passionate about their niche.
Anesthesia- Bourbon
Most likely to be involved in deals with devil. They’re thrilled to share about their passion but it also might go over your head. Serious and even-keeled when at work, delighted to unwind later. Useful in nearly every situation; steady hands critical.
Most likely to be involved in deals with devil. They’re thrilled to share about their passion but it also might go over your head. Serious and even-keeled when at work, delighted to unwind later. Useful in nearly every situation; steady hands critical.
Rad Onc- Sake
Precision excellence in a class all their own. Most likely to be involved in complex rituals. Happiest when involved in a team effort and enjoys confronting mentally channeling problems requiring creative solutions.
Precision excellence in a class all their own. Most likely to be involved in complex rituals. Happiest when involved in a team effort and enjoys confronting mentally channeling problems requiring creative solutions.
Neurosurg- Scotch
Frequently accused of being pretentious; truly just dedicated to a flawless finish by dedication to small details. Slow & steady is the name of the game. Takes a really long time to make a good one but worth the wait.
Frequently accused of being pretentious; truly just dedicated to a flawless finish by dedication to small details. Slow & steady is the name of the game. Takes a really long time to make a good one but worth the wait.
CT Surg- Rum
Truly as well suited for rollicking good times as they are for serious situations. Usually laid back individuals who stay relaxed even when everyone else may be extremely stressed. Have a long and wild history filled with innovation and ingenuity.
Truly as well suited for rollicking good times as they are for serious situations. Usually laid back individuals who stay relaxed even when everyone else may be extremely stressed. Have a long and wild history filled with innovation and ingenuity.
I picked who to include based on the specialties one may enter through the Match coming out of medical school. We can do subspecialties by cocktails perhaps.
As always- love and respect for all fields.
As always- love and respect for all fields.
