Many years ago, in a place called Binghamton NY, there was this Doctor. He helped to pioneer the practice of pediatrics in the Southern Tier Region of NY. He was well known, and respected by both colleagues and patients. After he and his wife (a nurse) died in the late 1980's, the family helped to create a day of pediatric teaching for doctors, nurses, pa's, med students, etc. I've never been able to attend this. Christine has expressed interest in going, too. We're headed to the Finger Lakes this weekend, to help close up the cottage for the winter. But Dad got the boat put away for the winter this past weekend, freeing up our Friday. Turns out this year's talk is Friday, so I just told them we'd be coming. This Friday is the eleventh annual Dr and Mrs John Burns Pediatric Teaching day. They were my grandparents.
Grandpa actively encouraged all us grandkids to avoid going into medicine. He saw the issues of today coming 25-30 years ago, and didn't want any of us to have to deal with them. And all but one followed his advice, choosing paths other than healthcare. That one was me.