An Amazing Fondue Dinner

Since Aaron and I got married, we have discovered our love of fondue! And all kinds too!- cheese, white chocolate, meat in broth, etc. Because of this love, it has become some what of a tradition for us to have a nice long fondue dinner when it comes to big decision making (especially when it comes to medical school/career decisions). With meat fondue, you wait so long for your pieces to cook in the broth that it provides prime opportunity for conversation. So, Aaron and I had our Rank Order List Fondue Dinner last week. Like I mentioned in the previous post, I am so thankful that the Lord has blessed us with unity in this decision. Aaron and I had been praying for quite some time about where He would have us go, and it was so refreshing to come to the (fondue dinner) table with the same expectations! I am so thankful!

So, we have made our decision.

We have also decided that since it is a personal decision, impacting our future and his medical career, and because although we love the input from our family and friends, we will not be sharing our rank order list. This a three-way decision between Aaron, me, and God.  Our preference list is in...now it is up to Him!

But, we would love for you to celebrate with us! We will find out on March 17th where He would have us go! Tune in on that day for a special announcement!


47 days until MATCH DAY! :)

Taken with our new DSLR camera! Just getting artistic documentation of the evening. ;)

And then there were three...

...Interviews that is! Between the end of December and the middle of January, Aaron had the privilege of interviewing at three final locations: Mercer University in Savannah, GA, Emory University in Atlanta, GA, and Greenville Hospital Systems in Greenville, SC.

Each of these locations is certainly unique and very very different from each other, which really required Aaron and I to decide what type of program and community we were interested in spending the next 5 years in. Mercer in Savannah is a university-affiliated, community based program centered in Savannah! That is absolutely a pro for me...despite the summer humidity, I have always enjoyed visits to Savannah!  Emory University is centered in the hustle and bustle of Atlanta, which Aaron and I both enjoyed (except for the traffic) in college. This general surgery program services 6 major hospitals, and there is definitely a large focus in trauma and the residents spend much of there time at Grady Hospital. Greenville Hospital Systems has a very unique feel, as a community based hospital, currently unaffiliated with a university. It is a hospital with almost 1000 beds, so the residents will be servicing only that hospital. Aaron is excited about the variation of each of the programs...and all the other programs that we have interviewed at.

Although I was unable to travel to Savannah or Greenville, Aaron kept an eye out for things that I would really enjoy or potential job opportunities for me...such a sweet and thoughtful husband! I was able to go to the Emory interview and loved getting to know some of the other applicants and meet some of the residents that Aaron got to know well during his away rotation in October.

So, that brings us to three words: WE ARE DONE! We have finally completed interview season! What a relief! We loved seeing what other programs had to offer, but it is nice to finally be able to weigh the pros and cons of each and make our decisions. I am thankful that the Lord has blessed Aaron and I with unity in this decision...how much more difficult it would be for us and our marriage if we weren't on the same page!

Until next time!


Anna

96 days until Graduation!!

 

Greenville Hospital Systems