“You Are Going Where? You Are Wearing What? Day #1 of ?” 1/4/2023

by reissmd, posted in Los Angeles

Today was the start of a new chapter in the career of Robert Reiss, M.D. My loyal followers failed me miserably so it looks like I won’t be able to make blogging, a full-time career. I just asked them to each sign up 4,000 new followers. Since that time I have added a number of new followers but overall it is trending in the wrong direction. When I asked my devotees to add new members I was at 297. As of last night, that number dropped to 294. With that in mind, I will need to continue working as a doctor.

Today was my first day as a doctor at the UCLA Health office in Palos Verdes. After 43 years and 4 months working with the Westchester Medical Group, it was time to move on. UCLA offered me more hours and for less money. As Mario Puzo would say, “They made me an offer I couldn’t refuse”. With that in mind, I wanted to get off on the right foot. So I got up early and got dressed and ready for work. I wanted to look my very best so I asked Patrice to inspect my outfit and render an opinion. See below and let me know what you think.

Dressed with my stethoscope in place and all ready to head to the UCLA office.

Patrice inspected me and said “Absolutely not! Change into something else. Jeans are not acceptable!” Okay, okay, I changed the pants and took off the USC gear. I headed up the hill to my new digs. The drive was comfortable in spite of the rain. It did take me about 10 minutes longer than my previous commute to work. Although a longer distance the drive was very pleasant.

I was greeted by the staff and office manager and given a tour of the facility, I didn’t have any patients to see since today was only supposed to be a training day. I spent about 6 hours learning the electronic medical record used by UCLA. It is an amazing system with lots of capability. Unfortunately it will take a lot more time before I feel comfortable making my entries. In the meantime, hopefully no one will die of a misprint (old joke, but I still think it is funny. Okay, mildly humorous).

Tomorrow I start seeing patients. Wish me luck.

“Assistant Clinical Professor” Reiss, signing off.

31 thoughts on ““You Are Going Where? You Are Wearing What? Day #1 of ?” 1/4/2023”

  2. Your picture and the description below had me laughing so much, even got Karen to laugh.. signed up today for the UCLA portal so I guess I’m officially back in your hands!!! Let’s have lunch!

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  3. How exciting! I don’t see what’s wrong with the first outfit though 🤷🏻‍♀️

    On Wed, Jan 4, 2023 at 9:39 PM Robert Reiss Travel Blog and Other Ramblings

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  4. Happy New Year! A fine way to start it off. As you know, I’d follow you anywhere. You are the best! A change can be good and rewarding. I’m already a part of the UCLA portal. I’ll see you in the next few months.

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  5. Robert, So much to unpack here. Good for you for not retiring with all of you experience and skills, that is a benefit to the community. Also I loved the humor of the USC get-up at the UCLA office, that should show them who’s boss. And I’m sorry about the medical records.. Good luck and I love you,

    Samir

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    1. I will now go on record with something I’ve said to numerous individuals, you are the nicest doctor I’ve ever met. Your words are special to me for that reason.

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    | | | Robert, Love the outfit. But, I can understand Patrice’s advice to change.  Good luck in your new endeavor.  Does this mean no more travel blogs?Love,Linda |

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  8. And you were my doc most of those 43 years! Thanks for that. Good luck! You’ll be great as always! Bill’s new cardiologist is in the system.

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  10. Lots of luck in your new career I loved the outfit you selected but I do think Patrice was right.
    I love your blogs. I missed what you had for lunch. Was it awful.
    UCLA is very lucky to have you. They will love you.
    Again I wish you lots of luck and happiness with your new career
    Love you so much
    Annette

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  11. Happy New Year Robert! I love the uniform you chose for your new employer they will love you and throw you off the roof!
    I look forward to seeing you and hope you had good holidays.
    Best wishes
    Dominic

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  13. Congrats on the next step of your career!

    Question though… We’re those actually jean shorts? Would’ve been a power move to rock those! Haha.

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  14. For Maureen and Mike, the only acceptable part of your outfit was the jeans!!!!!  Do wish you a lot of luck.  Your new patients are most fortunate. The Blue Jays!!!

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  19. My computer died and I had to get a new laptop and am trying to catch up to the last 3 weeks of my email messages.
    Again a heartiest welcome to the Bruins family. Enjoy the new chapter of your career and as for UCLA, they got it right on this one and are lucky to have you, Dr. Reiss.
    I have yet to sign into the new portal but plan on seeing you in March.

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