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    Gift ideas for attendings

    Anybody got any ideas for gifts for the attendings at the end of a fellowship? We have (actually HE has, but you know how these things work....) 6 people to recognize in some sentimental fashion. I've managed 4, but I have 2 people left. Both men, both fairly unknown in terms of hobbies etc. The gifts are given out at a formal dinner--DH has to say something of thanks and give them each a gift. It is so hard to get these kind of presents!!! I know most gifts of this kind are just viewed as clutter, but its tradition and formal. Any ideas?

    Angie
    Angie
    Gyn-Onc fellowship survivor - 10 years out of the training years; reluctant suburbanite
    Mom to DS (18) and DD (15) (and many many pets)

    "Where are we going - and what am I doing in this handbasket?"
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    Wine? A dinner certificate?

    One of the attendings we had would have appreciated a stripper- but perhaps that doesn't hold true for all...

    Jenn

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    • #3
      : )

      Strippers? I like it. It would stop my husband from hoping I will take care of these things for him..... Funny, but when I was looking up engravers in the phone book to have something engraved, the next page was erotic entertainers. This answer has been staring me in the face for so long!!!

      Seriously, the event has that formal Bostonian feel. Everyone previously has given out things like handmade gifts from their home country, pieces of art, etc. It is a very nice formal dinner, but DH and I are choking under the pressure of the gift "ceremony".

      Angie
      Angie
      Gyn-Onc fellowship survivor - 10 years out of the training years; reluctant suburbanite
      Mom to DS (18) and DD (15) (and many many pets)

      "Where are we going - and what am I doing in this handbasket?"

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      • #4
        That's tough. Kind of hard to find 6 unique items for people you don't really know. I like the wine idea- you could go to a nice wine shop and ask them to pick out 6 bottles that aren't really well known. Maybe Italian or Spanish sparklers- they're usually a better value than champagne.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by goofy
          : )

          Strippers? I like it. It would stop my husband from hoping I will take care of these things for him.....

          Yeah, that would pretty much nip it in the bud! Unless that was the best received gift.....

          I am fresh out of suggestions -- I have a tough time coming up with gifts for that sort of occasion. (btw, these are the attendings who schedule non-emergency surgeries over the weekends, no? My money is on them having no hobbies).

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          • #6
            btw, these are the attendings who schedule non-emergency surgeries over the weekends, no? My money is on them having no hobbies).
            You got it!!! I like to give them the benefit of the doubt, though!! Also, kind of hard to thank the people who have driven you so hard for the past three years. Not that he didn't learn a lot, but ...... His idea was pieces of antique medical equipment. Tough for me to pull that together in a week--as I know NOTHING about antique medical equipment. Apparently, many of them have collections of antique surgical tools. As it is, we are going generic. Stuff for the office--leather bound journals, bookends, an antique clock, etc. I'm just glad I don't have to make the speeches. I already went through that this past week in my "room parent" role at one of my children's schools. Stop me before I volunteer again

            Angie
            Angie
            Gyn-Onc fellowship survivor - 10 years out of the training years; reluctant suburbanite
            Mom to DS (18) and DD (15) (and many many pets)

            "Where are we going - and what am I doing in this handbasket?"

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            • #7
              re: the room parent volunteer.....I hear you. I just did the class gift too. Collecting money, cashing checks, buying gifts, and generally running around. I do appreciate the teachers and their dedication but I think it's someone else's turn next year!

              How much time do you have? Sometimes EBay can be a good source for antiques. Not sure it that gives you enough time though.

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              • #8
                The Cranial Nerve Watch is a fine gift for an atttending

                As you all know, whether the attending is an Internist, Pediatrician, Family Practitioner, Neurologist, they all have to know and teach Cranial Nerve Anatomy. The Cranial Nerve Watch is: medically relevant
                useful
                colorful
                a great conversation piece
                quality (5 year warranty) Seiko and Citizen Versions Watches B and C
                can be engraved with personal comment on the back

                Your attendings or residents and med students can enjoy it.

                It can be seen at: www.cranialnervewatch.com

                I developed the watch as a tool to visually reinforce cranial nerve anatomy, and have now seen physicians in the US (lower 48 and Hawaii), Canada, and Europe order and enjoy the watch as a great way to proudly "wear their profession on their sleeve", so to speak.

                Please reply if any questions,
                Richard C. Loria, M.D.
                Founder, Nervous Tic Enterprises

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                • #9
                  The gurgling cod pitcher at Shreve, Crump and Lowe in Boston is a great gift and isn't very expensive. They come in a couple of different sizes. My DH works with like 10 attendings - I wonder if he'll have to get all of them gifts next year!

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