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Jennifer T. Tattenbaum, '98, although not a pre-med, watches the show avidly, and remarks on the "bonding" which the show creates. For her the show is interesting because of the "E.R. culture" that's arising. "There is definitely a bonding that goes on about the show. On Friday everyone is talking about it, and even though we all saw it, we still have to go over every tiny detail." She believes that the show's popularity stems from its pseudo-intellectualism, which makes people feel smart when they watch it. Unlike those who watch the "totally frivolous...
...lifelong desire to become a doctor. "There are some things in E.R. that definitely make me excited to get on within the medical career. You see the major decisions [doctors] have to make, but it also opens your eyes to the other side, the huge responsibility that they have." Tattenbaum, a very humanities, social-science-oriented student says that the show does make her think about becoming a doctor, but not enough to go through all the years of med-school...
Although no one was willing to say which character they would most like to be, most seemed to respect Dr. Ross, E.R.'s pediatrician. The womanizing, misogynistic doctor, who can't have a solid relationship, according to Tattenbaum, gains his respect from the sensitivity he displays towards his patients and his strong character. Resident Susan Lewis, one of the show's two major women doctors (as opposed to nurses), also seems to have a large following because she's not perfect. Joanie M. Daya '98 likes her because she is not yet confident in herself. "She reminds me of myself...
...walked around looking for a BGLSA booth twice," said Jennifer T. Tattenbaum '98. "Imagine how this would be for someone closeted...