All Comments on 'Maria'

Loved it, but glad I'm not a med student, or intern, or resident, or surgeon. I don't think I could be that patient. Thanks for an interlude

of good entertainment. Oh, I wish I could meet Maria. jesse

This looks like it could be quite a saga. Lots of stories to tell and I'll look forward to them.

Then I rotated onto the Chief's service. I hated him violently. "What's the origin of the middle thyroid artery?" "Uhh." "There is no middle thyroid artery." I also thought surgery was deadly dull -- clamp and tie, etc., and I saw it would be years before I ever got to do any of the fun stuff. I was inspired by cardiologists, and had the great luck to train with some renowned people, instrumental in advancing the field. I don't think I was ever yelled at and found almost everyone to be kind and helpful. I learned clinical from endless discussion, and invasive/interventional by imitation, and I've had a wonderful career. But I never had a Maria. Your story is great, and it brought back wonderful memories. Thanks

Thank you.

Your protagonist was exceptionally lucky in his mentors. I would have loved to have known someone like Maria when I began my career.

Crisp writing. Very well done.