Hokies in the Hollow: Memphis

Back in March, I had a great opportunity to go to Memphis with one of my collegues for an osteopathic pediatric conference. The conference was good and I have definitely incorporated many things I learned into my practice, but the best part was the people!

My collegue, Hope was a great roomie, that was a wonderful travel companion. We drove from VA to Memphis together, then roomed together at the Peabody hotel. The Peabody is an old historic hotel and is know for it's ducks.... live ducks in the lobby! It was pretty crazy, but they were very cute :)

I met up with several of the now 3rd year OSU pediatrics residents, now pediatricians! So proud of those girls, they are all wonderful and will be such great pediatricians!! We had a great time catching up, I was amazed how much their children changed in such a short time and there were even new editions! One of my dear friends, Nicole was there with her hubby and we had all kinds of fun catching up and shopping ;)

I also got to catch up with one of my favorite pediatricians, that was very influential in my path to become a pediatrician. Whitney and Benji Latham with their little boy Atticus. It was my first time to meet Atticus and it was such a pleasure. Isn't he adorable!!

Not to mention that I got to see many of my old attendings and catch up. I am so very thankful for the excellent training they provided me with during my residency.

The ducks in the lobby of the Peabody hotel. They sleep on the roof (in a special room), then ride the elevator, yes elevator down to the lobby where they spend their day swimming in the fountain! They even have their own little bodyguards :)