3 Years in Training

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CONGRATULATIONS to Felicia Lewis who married Claude Bailey on September 2nd! The wedding was beautiful and the reception was at the Botanical Gardens. The happy couple just got back from a week long honeymoon to Hawaii (would like to have some of those pics, girl). If you don't know, Felicia and Claude are proof that a long-distance relationship during residency can work- he lives in Dallas. Felicia will be moving there in the spring to join him, as she will be finishing her last year here. We're happy for you and wish you all the best.

Below: Classmates Anna, Felicia and Rande

Jerry Gilless in a recent match->
If you are interested in helping set up a tennis league/tournament for our department for residents/med studs/faculty, please leave a comment below or email me (pre-chiefs@hotmail.com).

I know there are lots of athletes out there- many of the interns have been playing tennis, cricket, volleyball, and running- let us know if you are interested in getting in on the action or send me pics of events to post on the site!

We have found a new site for the Holiday party this year- the Vine on Madison. The party will be on Dec. 15th, so mark your calendars and prepare for a good time. Get your dancing shoes out!

If you have any ideas for the video, let us know by email to

pre-chiefs@hotmail.com

The pre-chiefs definetly have some good ideas and we will be needing you soon to be our movie stars... talent not required as you may notice from previous videos.

Just wanted to let you know that we were able to donate $125 to our UT Internal Medicine Heart Walk team from the money that we made from polo shirts.

If you haven't paid for your shirt yet, please give money to any pre-chief. The rest of the proceeds will go to paying for the costs of the shirts and any money left over will go towards the Party Fund.

Thanks!

A small group of people (me, Sarah Gish, and perhaps a special guest appearance by Frank-the-Tank Allan) will be getting together to run the Wet-Nose 5K Run and Walk at the end of the month. This benefits the Guardian Angel Pet Rescue. If you are worried about being slow, once again, I will tell you that my only goal for a 5K is to finish...
Also, you can walk the 5K with yourself or your pet if you wish.


Check out the website for more info and to register:

http://www.guardianangelpetrescue.com/5k/index.html

We can meet at the site that morning! Add a comment below if you are interested.

If you are looking for something to do this weekend in Memphis, try the Cooper-Young Festival. There are lots of mechants, bands, food, and it's family friendly.
Try this link for more info:

http://www.cooperyoungfestival.com/

There is also a 4 mile race tonight for those who need some Friday stress relief.

We have a winner for the "Patient of the Month." Congratulations to "Stan-the homeless, crack-head, long distance runner man." This story comes from David who writes:

55 yo white guy presents with right great toe cellulitis and extension to his ankle. Developed fevers, chills the day prior to admission. The cellulitis started as a blister on his great toe that he developed while running. He runs4-6 miles/day regardless of the weather. Oh yeah, he is homeless and was checking into a rehab facility for his alcohol and crack addiction and came to the hospital from there. So basically he is a homeless, crack abuser who is also a long-distance runner. He says that he runs so he can stay in shape and he has a resting heart rate in the 40s Just thought he was worthy of mention.