Fundus Reunion

Back in Med School, Aaron had a great study group. It took a little while to find people who were compatible in personalities and study styles, but a group was formed, trust established and friendships were made. It's fair to say that Aaron, Scott, Anthony, and Kelly spent more time together than apart... the FUNDUS was formed (there's a lengthy explanation on how they got their name, something about them being the "fundus" (funnest) study group).

We have all gone our separate ways during residency: Aaron doing pediatrics in Little Rock, Arkansas, Scott doing emergency medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Anthony doing radiology in Shreveport, Louisiana, and Kelly doing family practice in Traverse City, Michigan.

We haven't seen each other since graduation 3 years ago in New York, so it was time for a FUNDUS reunion. We started planning about a year ago, so everyone could get the same vacation month. Stars aligned and plans were made. We decided that Arkansas was a pretty central location for everyone to travel. We ended up renting a big cabin in Eureka Springs. It was a perfect location for all of us nature lovers.

Although the weather did not cooperate and it rained most of the time we still had a good time. We were able to pick up where we left off and it felt like we had been together all along. Adventures and stories were swapped, friendships rekindled, good food was made, and all the kids had a BLAST being together. When the skies cleared we were able to see the quaint town shops, go hiking, and hang out skipping rocks at the river. It was a nice laid back weekend. We all had a good time. We have already talked about places for the next reunion, something more extravagant when we are making more money. Did I hear Bali? Maybe...just give us all a few years to finish residency, fellowships, and save up $$.

(of course I forgot my camera, but fortunately Scott and Laurie both had theirs, so I just need to wait for them to send me pictures and I will post them.)