2008 ALSO Course

As usual, I had a blast at our annual multi-residency ALSO Course, held in Baytown last week. I enjoyed working with both our residents and the others and working with my FMOB faculty colleagues from across the region.

I think the residents had fun too, or at least if anyone didn't, they didn't tell me! Several of you commented to me that you learned a lot and had a good time. And now you all have the basic tools you need for managing urgent and emergent situations in L&D. You just need some experience putting them into practice.

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new FM baby!

Drs. Hanan Hussein and Saleh Elsaid (both faculty) welcomed a new addition to their family today!!

baby Saad, 6lb and 6oz

Everyone is doing well.

More end of Block 1 photos

End of Block 1 Party - Galveston Country Club

updates on Edouard

Keep abreast of the UTMB emergency management plans re: Edouard here.

All residents should have received your individual assigments from Residency staff already. If you have questions or did not receive the message, contact me on my cell phone or staff at the office until 3pm.

Why Your Doctor Needs A Raise...

The good news: A year into our grand healthcare experiment, nearly everyone in Massachusetts has insurance. The bad: It's never been harder to actually get in to see a doctor. The fix? Pay primary care physicians more. Lots, lots more.

Sound interesting? Read the entire Boston Magazine article here.