BonJovi Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 A physician helped me a lot along the application process. They read over my essays, provided feedback and did a couple of mock interviews with me. I would like to give them a small gift to show my appreciation, so any suggestions? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellorie Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 I think a heartfelt card is the best gift. +/- some edible treat. Hokage777, BonJovi and LostLamb 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostLamb Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 A card with kind words including specific examples is what they will cherish most. No need to give them a Mont Blanc pen (yes, i know of residents who have done that ) BonJovi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamsterman11 Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 3 hours ago, ellorie said: I think a heartfelt card is the best gift. +/- some edible treat. A card and edibles. noted. BonJovi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambi Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 The best gift you can give is a sincere thank you and keeping this physician informed of your progress over the years. We all pay forward to some degree and you are lucky to have had such support. This physician expects nothing from you other than sincere appreciation and watching your development into a competent physician in the years ahead. BonJovi and Understandable 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shikimate Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 a card and box of chocolate would be good for this time. And good idea to keep in touch with them in the future, even if it's just sending a Christmas card every year. People forget about their old students they made before so nothing better than send your mentors a hand written Christmas card every year to rekindle their memories. LostLamb, BonJovi and Bambi 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostLamb Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 Totally agree with @shikimate For those who were extremely instrumental, I do keep in touch...like my master's supervisor. Even 10 years out if I am in town I try to connect with him even for a few minutes in the lab to show my appreciation and find out what's up in the old stomping grounds. Similarly, with those who have written me many reference letters...grad school, med school, residency...I am so grateful for so many supporters along the way. A card or email or if possible a brief visit or phone call means a lot. lovemedicinesomuch, Bambi, BonJovi and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understandable Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 On 12/5/2020 at 2:37 PM, ellorie said: I think a heartfelt card is the best gift. +/- some edible treat. Wow giving PO THC to physician mentors? It truly is 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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