Tulane University School of Medicine - T Wave Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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The Crescent City: New Orleans - I. ■ ■:.- ■ ■::: fj;;;j;i;i;I!:U ri ' inilliiiil— ■ iiiiiMiiii:: ••■•■iiiiiiiia •■•lllllllli;3 •■iiiiiiiiiil ■■iiiiitiiiiV ••■■IIIIIMI •■■•iiiiiiii j iiiiiii «- i 1 1 1 ■ I — itiA. • I III III III III III III For those of us who were not natives, New Orleans became our home for four years. During that time, we participated in her customs and traditions, learned about her unique politics, ate her hot and spicy foods, and became part of her diverse population. Some arrived with the notion that the French Quarter was the only thing the city had to recommend her. But it did not take long to discover the variety of things that was available to the curious. You could IIIIIIII • I ' IMMII • ' iiiiiini Pictured clockwise in the box from above: Neigtiborhood shops on Magazine Street, Original city site on the Mississippi River, Above-ground cemeteries (a necessity). Vendor of an old-time favorite, Westfeldt House in the Garden District, Oal Alley Plantation, Familiar pastime in Audubon Park, and the world-famous St. Charles Streetcar.

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be it an emergency or a visit to continue long-term treatment. Yet it is also the hospital of choice for a crash or gunshot victim, or a wounded dignitary. As a result of the rollercoaster Louisiana budget, the hospital has, in recent times, fallen prey to shortages of both supplies and hospital staff, stretching them literally to their limits in the face of an ever- increasing patient load. For this reason, medical students have become almost ' M i i - .f M i Iplpalifr 1 1 1 p .: S i s, ijllilli i illlllli i g I i piiiii i I, I p 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 M V I,, 1 1? ' n I i I essential for the timely care of patients. From performing a simple blood draw or various other scut, to doing library research on a difficult case, students play an important role in the functioning of the Hospital, which has been a training ground for generations of physicians. As a referral center from clinics all over Louisiana, Charity has been the source of many of the most vexing and unusual cases seen during our medical training. In |l ' iii ' iiii iiii IIII nil III addition, the gross inefficiencies inherent in the operation of a public hospital have also made it the source of endless talcs told by medical students, residents, and staff alike. We will all carry memories of Charity, perhaps the smile of a mother after a dif- ficult delivery, or the pained look of a loved one informed of a patient ' s untimely death. But probably most important will be the feeling that we can make a difference in the sometimes insensitive world of Medicine. ZT ' v jcmn T-Wave

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browse on Magazine Street in search of that special poster or antique, wander through the Garden District admiring its many architectural treasurers, relax and enjoy a lazy afternoon in Audubon Park, or take a peaceful ride on the streetcar under a canopy of majestic oak branches, to name only a few. Of course many would regard eating as the most popular pastime of the Crescent City, and an abundance of restaurants, each with its own specialties and character, stood ready to satisfy just about any appetite. Whether it was Cajun blackened redfish, a shrimp po ' boy (dressed of course), or traditional Monday Red Beans and Rice, everyone had ample opportunity to discover his or her favorites. But the true flavor of the city was esta- blished by the people who call this place home. The laid-back attitude of the South that permeated daily life was slowly integrated into all of our routines until we learned to accept occasional inconveniences fsuch as the rather leisurely service at most fast food places, or someone making a left turn from the right lane, in front of, and just missing, your car; since little could be done about them. Still, our experiences here have inspired many memories. Yet, perhaps the fondest of these will be the ones that make us shake our heads (in delight or disbelief) and think quietly to ourselves, Only in New Orleans!