Gabriel Cade, goat farmer from the mountains of North Carolina, graduate of the UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine (go Women's Soccer!), husband, father, and now, oddly, Emergency Medicine Resident.

Why Baystate? Two reasons. (1) Exposure. No one pulls any punches when they talk about Baystate - it's busy, and it's usually the serious kind of busy. In the ED here you will become equipped with the skill set to manage a steady flow of acute health and primary care needs, as well as a generous helping of hands-on trauma work. The confidence and competence that comes out of a training environment like this means that you step out of the hospital prepared to work in any ED in the world (provided you speak the local language). (2) Environment. I think I have one of the best jobs imaginable, and I love going to work, but I enjoy my time with my family and friends very much.
Springfield/Northampton offers easy access to pristine wilderness, a great community in which to raise your family, impressive local breweries, good music scene, and a great selection of restaurants.

Very best wishes to y'all with the match - look for the people you connect with the most and just try to enjoy yourself.