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  • 1.  Current show you're watching/favorite fictional doctor?

    Posted 07-12-2024 09:19:00 AM

    Happy Friday everyone! One way I like to wind down and get ready for the weekend is to watch a good show. What shows are you all watching this summer, and (for any medical drama fans), who is your favorite fictional doctor and why?



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    Hermela Dereje
    Digital Engagement Intern
    Association of American Medical Colleges
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  • 2.  RE: Current show you're watching/favorite fictional doctor?

    Posted 07-12-2024 02:53:00 PM

    I know my wife hates watching medical shows because they aren't believable - EXCEPT for Scrubs - she said it reminded her of residency. Which worked out, since it was one of my favorite shows. And, fun fact for Ted Lasso fans, Bill Lawrence created both shows (and Zach Braff even directed one of the season one episodes of Ted Lasso).



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    Penny Schnarrs she/her
    Director of Community Relations and Strategy
    Association of American Medical Colleges
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  • 3.  RE: Current show you're watching/favorite fictional doctor?

    Posted 07-15-2024 09:09:00 AM

    I have heard the same thing about Scrubs - that it's the most realistic.  (As a lawyer, I like Dr. House as a warning to stop and think - if you think Dr. House would do it, stop. Ask another doctor for their thoughts before proceeding.) 


    At our house, we loved Ted Lasso. We also record and watch Jeopardy every night. 


    Friday nights at our house are forced family fun nights, with pizza and a movie. This week, we watched Descendants, the Rise of Red (our 12 year old picked it) and it was similar to the other Descendants movies. Last week, we saw The Sleepover, which was enjoyed by all. 



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    SIU School of Medicine
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