The document describes the introduction and first challenge of a reality TV show called "The Intern" that pits 6 medical students against each other for a guaranteed residency spot. The contestants are introduced and the first challenge involves performing a cardiopulmonary exam on a patient, during which one intern realizes he has forgotten what the exam entails.
This document presents an algorithm for interactively learning monotone Boolean functions from examples. The algorithm is based on Hansel's lemma, which states that the optimal number of queries needed to learn a monotone Boolean function of n variables is O(n). The algorithm learns the target function by finding its maximal upper zeros and minimal lower units, representing the borders of the negative and positive patterns, respectively. The algorithm is optimal in the sense that it minimizes the maximum number of queries needed for any monotone Boolean function.
This document provides an overview of various machine learning classification techniques including decision trees, k-nearest neighbors, decision lists, naive Bayes, artificial neural networks, and support vector machines. For each technique, it discusses the basic approach, how models are trained and tested, and potential issues that may arise such as overfitting, parameter selection, and handling different data types.
The document provides an overview of machine learning concepts including training, rote learning, concept learning, hypotheses, general to specific ordering, version spaces, candidate elimination, inductive bias, decision tree induction, overfitting, the nearest neighbor algorithm, neural networks, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning. It discusses how machine learning systems are trained using classified data and how different algorithms like concept learning, decision trees, nearest neighbors and neural networks can be used to classify new unlabeled data.
Return of the Imitation Game: 1. Commercial Requirements and ...butest
This document summarizes a paper that discusses progress towards achieving human-level artificial intelligence as envisioned by Alan Turing. It discusses:
1) Commercial demand for conversational agents is driving progress towards Turing's goal of machines that can pass the imitation game.
2) The author and a colleague developed a conversational agent for a science museum, finding that maintaining rapport through small talk was critical for effective communication.
3) While past programs focused only on small talk, the goals of information exchange and passing the imitation game require continuous maintenance of rapport.
This CV summarizes the professional experience and qualifications of Marc J Sobel. It lists his educational background including a B.A. in Mathematics and Philosophy from University of Minnesota in 1977 and a Ph.D. in Statistics from University of California, Berkeley in 1983. It also outlines his current position as an Associate Professor of Statistics at Temple University since 1992, and provides details on his teaching experience, research interests, and publications.
Este documento analiza el modelo de negocio de YouTube. Explica que YouTube y otros sitios de video online representan un nuevo modelo de negocio para contenidos audiovisuales debido al cambio en los hábitos de consumo causado por las nuevas tecnologías. Describe cómo YouTube aprovecha la participación de los usuarios para mejorar continuamente y atraer una audiencia diferente a la de los medios tradicionales.
This document presents an algorithm for interactively learning monotone Boolean functions from examples. The algorithm is based on Hansel's lemma, which states that the optimal number of queries needed to learn a monotone Boolean function of n variables is O(n). The algorithm learns the target function by finding its maximal upper zeros and minimal lower units, representing the borders of the negative and positive patterns, respectively. The algorithm is optimal in the sense that it minimizes the maximum number of queries needed for any monotone Boolean function.
This document provides an overview of various machine learning classification techniques including decision trees, k-nearest neighbors, decision lists, naive Bayes, artificial neural networks, and support vector machines. For each technique, it discusses the basic approach, how models are trained and tested, and potential issues that may arise such as overfitting, parameter selection, and handling different data types.
The document provides an overview of machine learning concepts including training, rote learning, concept learning, hypotheses, general to specific ordering, version spaces, candidate elimination, inductive bias, decision tree induction, overfitting, the nearest neighbor algorithm, neural networks, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning. It discusses how machine learning systems are trained using classified data and how different algorithms like concept learning, decision trees, nearest neighbors and neural networks can be used to classify new unlabeled data.
Return of the Imitation Game: 1. Commercial Requirements and ...butest
This document summarizes a paper that discusses progress towards achieving human-level artificial intelligence as envisioned by Alan Turing. It discusses:
1) Commercial demand for conversational agents is driving progress towards Turing's goal of machines that can pass the imitation game.
2) The author and a colleague developed a conversational agent for a science museum, finding that maintaining rapport through small talk was critical for effective communication.
3) While past programs focused only on small talk, the goals of information exchange and passing the imitation game require continuous maintenance of rapport.
This CV summarizes the professional experience and qualifications of Marc J Sobel. It lists his educational background including a B.A. in Mathematics and Philosophy from University of Minnesota in 1977 and a Ph.D. in Statistics from University of California, Berkeley in 1983. It also outlines his current position as an Associate Professor of Statistics at Temple University since 1992, and provides details on his teaching experience, research interests, and publications.
Este documento analiza el modelo de negocio de YouTube. Explica que YouTube y otros sitios de video online representan un nuevo modelo de negocio para contenidos audiovisuales debido al cambio en los hábitos de consumo causado por las nuevas tecnologías. Describe cómo YouTube aprovecha la participación de los usuarios para mejorar continuamente y atraer una audiencia diferente a la de los medios tradicionales.
The defense was successful in portraying Michael Jackson favorably to the jury in several ways:
1) They dressed Jackson in ornate costumes that conveyed images of purity, innocence, and humility.
2) Jackson was shown entering the courtroom as if on a red carpet, emphasizing his celebrity status.
3) Jackson appeared vulnerable, childlike, and in declining health during the trial, eliciting sympathy from jurors.
4) Defense attorney Tom Mesereau effectively presented a coherent narrative of Jackson as a victim and portrayed Neverland as a place of refuge, undermining the prosecution's arguments.
Michael Jackson was born in 1958 in Gary, Indiana and rose to fame in the 1960s as the lead singer of The Jackson 5, topping music charts in the 1970s. As a solo artist in the 1980s, his album Thriller broke music records. In the 1990s and 2000s, Jackson faced several legal issues related to child abuse allegations while continuing to release music. He married Lisa Marie Presley and Debbie Rowe and had two children before his death in 2009.
Popular Reading Last Updated April 1, 2010 Adams, Lorraine The ...butest
This document appears to be a list of popular books from various authors. It includes over 150 book titles across many genres such as fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, and novels. The books cover a wide range of topics from politics to cooking to autobiographies.
The prosecution lost the Michael Jackson trial due to several key mistakes and weaknesses in their case:
1) The lead prosecutor, Thomas Sneddon, was too personally invested in the case against Jackson, having pursued him for over a decade without success.
2) Sneddon's opening statement was disorganized and weak, failing to effectively outline the prosecution's case.
3) The accuser's mother was not credible and damaged the prosecution's case through her erratic testimony, history of lies and con artist behavior.
4) Many prosecution witnesses were not credible due to prior lawsuits against Jackson, debts owed to him, or having been fired by him. Several witnesses even took the Fifth Amendment.
Here are three examples of public relations from around the world:
1. The UK government's "Be Clear on Cancer" campaign which aims to raise awareness of cancer symptoms and encourage early diagnosis.
2. Samsung's global brand marketing and sponsorship activities which aim to increase brand awareness and favorability of Samsung products worldwide.
3. The Brazilian government's efforts to improve its international image and relations with other countries through strategic communication and diplomacy.
The three most important functions of public relations are:
1. Media relations because the media is how most organizations reach their key audiences. Strong media relationships are crucial.
2. Writing, because written communication is at the core of public relations and how most information is
Michael Jackson Please Wait... provides biographical information about Michael Jackson including his birthdate, birthplace, parents, height, interests, idols, favorite foods, films, and more. It discusses his background, career highlights including influential albums like Thriller, and films he appeared in such as The Wiz and Moonwalker. The document contains photos and details about Jackson's life and illustrious music career.
The MYnstrel Free Press Volume 2: Economic Struggles, Meet Jazzbutest
The document discusses the process of manufacturing celebrity and its negative byproducts. It argues that celebrities are rarely the best in their individual pursuits like singing, dancing, etc. but become famous due to being products of a system controlled by wealthy elites. This system stifles opportunities for worthy artists and creates feudalism. The document also asserts that manufactured celebrities should not be viewed as role models due to behaviors like drug abuse and narcissism that result from the celebrity-making process.
Michael Jackson was a child star who rose to fame with the Jackson 5 in the late 1960s and early 1970s. As a solo artist in the 1970s and 1980s, he had immense commercial success with albums like Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad, which featured hit singles and groundbreaking music videos. However, his career and public image were plagued by controversies related to allegations of child sexual abuse in the 1990s and 2000s. He continued recording and performing but faced ongoing media scrutiny into his private life until his death in 2009.
Social Networks: Twitter Facebook SL - Slide 1butest
The document discusses using social networking tools like Twitter and Facebook in K-12 education. Twitter allows students and teachers to share short updates and can be used to give parents a window into classroom activities. Facebook allows targeted advertising that could be used to promote educational activities. Both tools could help facilitate communication between schools and communities if used properly while managing privacy and security concerns.
Facebook has over 300 million active users who log on daily, and allows brands to create public profile pages to interact with users. Pages are for brands and organizations only, while groups can be made by any user about any topic. Pages do not show admin names and have no limits on fans, while groups display admin names and are limited to 5,000 members. Content on pages should aim to provoke action from subscribers and establish a regular posting schedule using a conversational tone.
Executive Summary Hare Chevrolet is a General Motors dealership ...butest
Hare Chevrolet is a car dealership located in Noblesville, Indiana that has successfully used social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube to create a positive brand image. They invest significant time interacting directly with customers online to foster a sense of community rather than overtly advertising. As a result, Hare Chevrolet has built a large, engaged audience on social media and serves as a model for how brands can use online presences strategically.
Welcome to the Dougherty County Public Library's Facebook and ...butest
This document provides instructions for signing up for Facebook and Twitter accounts. It outlines the sign up process for both platforms, including filling out forms with name, email, password and other details. It describes how the platforms will then search for friends and suggest people to connect with. It also explains how to search for and follow the Dougherty County Public Library page on both Facebook and Twitter once signed up. The document concludes by thanking participants and providing a contact for any additional questions.
Paragon Software announces the release of Paragon NTFS for Mac OS X 8.0, which provides full read and write access to NTFS partitions on Macs. It is the fastest NTFS driver on the market, achieving speeds comparable to native Mac file systems. Paragon NTFS for Mac 8.0 fully supports the latest Mac OS X Snow Leopard operating system in 64-bit mode and allows easy transfer of files between Windows and Mac partitions without additional hardware or software.
This document provides compatibility information for Olympus digital products used with Macintosh OS X. It lists various digital cameras, photo printers, voice recorders, and accessories along with their connection type and any notes on compatibility. Some products require booting into OS 9.1 for software compatibility or do not support devices that need a serial port. Drivers and software are available for download from Olympus and other websites for many products to enable use with OS X.
To use printers managed by the university's Information Technology Services (ITS), students and faculty must install the ITS Remote Printing software on their Mac OS X computer. This allows them to add network printers, log in with their ITS account credentials, and print documents while being charged per page to funds in their pre-paid ITS account. The document provides step-by-step instructions for installing the software, adding a network printer, and printing to that printer from any internet connection on or off campus. It also explains the pay-in-advance printing payment system and how to check printing charges.
The document provides an overview of the Mac OS X user interface for beginners, including descriptions of the desktop, login screen, desktop elements like the dock and hard disk, and how to perform common tasks like opening files and folders. It also addresses frequently asked questions for Windows users switching to Mac OS X, such as where documents are stored, how to save or find documents, and what the equivalent of the C: drive is in Mac OS X. The document concludes with sections on file management tasks like creating and deleting folders, organizing files within applications, using Spotlight search, and an overview of the Dashboard feature.
This document provides a checklist for securing Mac OS X version 10.5, focusing on hardening the operating system, securing user accounts and administrator accounts, enabling file encryption and permissions, implementing intrusion detection, and maintaining password security. It describes the Unix infrastructure and security framework that Mac OS X is built on, leveraging open source software and following the Common Data Security Architecture model. The checklist can be used to audit a system or harden it against security threats.
This document summarizes a course on web design that was piloted in the summer of 2003. The course was a 3 credit course that met 4 times a week for lectures and labs. It covered topics such as XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Photoshop, and building a basic website. 18 students from various majors enrolled. Student and instructor evaluations found the course to be very successful overall, though some improvements were suggested like ensuring proper software and pairing programming/non-programming students. The document also discusses implications of incorporating web design material into existing computer science curriculums.
Vicki Haugen McMaster is seeking a position in web design, front-end development, or digital photography. She has over 12 years of experience in front-end development using HTML and CSS, as well as expertise in Adobe Creative Suite programs like Photoshop. Her previous roles include web developer positions at Aquent and The Creative Group where she updated websites and assisted development teams.
Kyril Mossin is a web designer and Flash programmer with over 15 years of experience in graphic design, web development, and multimedia production. He has created websites for advertising agencies, photo agencies, and other clients. His skills include Flash, ActionScript, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and HTML. He has a background in print production and technical writing.
The defense was successful in portraying Michael Jackson favorably to the jury in several ways:
1) They dressed Jackson in ornate costumes that conveyed images of purity, innocence, and humility.
2) Jackson was shown entering the courtroom as if on a red carpet, emphasizing his celebrity status.
3) Jackson appeared vulnerable, childlike, and in declining health during the trial, eliciting sympathy from jurors.
4) Defense attorney Tom Mesereau effectively presented a coherent narrative of Jackson as a victim and portrayed Neverland as a place of refuge, undermining the prosecution's arguments.
Michael Jackson was born in 1958 in Gary, Indiana and rose to fame in the 1960s as the lead singer of The Jackson 5, topping music charts in the 1970s. As a solo artist in the 1980s, his album Thriller broke music records. In the 1990s and 2000s, Jackson faced several legal issues related to child abuse allegations while continuing to release music. He married Lisa Marie Presley and Debbie Rowe and had two children before his death in 2009.
Popular Reading Last Updated April 1, 2010 Adams, Lorraine The ...butest
This document appears to be a list of popular books from various authors. It includes over 150 book titles across many genres such as fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, and novels. The books cover a wide range of topics from politics to cooking to autobiographies.
The prosecution lost the Michael Jackson trial due to several key mistakes and weaknesses in their case:
1) The lead prosecutor, Thomas Sneddon, was too personally invested in the case against Jackson, having pursued him for over a decade without success.
2) Sneddon's opening statement was disorganized and weak, failing to effectively outline the prosecution's case.
3) The accuser's mother was not credible and damaged the prosecution's case through her erratic testimony, history of lies and con artist behavior.
4) Many prosecution witnesses were not credible due to prior lawsuits against Jackson, debts owed to him, or having been fired by him. Several witnesses even took the Fifth Amendment.
Here are three examples of public relations from around the world:
1. The UK government's "Be Clear on Cancer" campaign which aims to raise awareness of cancer symptoms and encourage early diagnosis.
2. Samsung's global brand marketing and sponsorship activities which aim to increase brand awareness and favorability of Samsung products worldwide.
3. The Brazilian government's efforts to improve its international image and relations with other countries through strategic communication and diplomacy.
The three most important functions of public relations are:
1. Media relations because the media is how most organizations reach their key audiences. Strong media relationships are crucial.
2. Writing, because written communication is at the core of public relations and how most information is
Michael Jackson Please Wait... provides biographical information about Michael Jackson including his birthdate, birthplace, parents, height, interests, idols, favorite foods, films, and more. It discusses his background, career highlights including influential albums like Thriller, and films he appeared in such as The Wiz and Moonwalker. The document contains photos and details about Jackson's life and illustrious music career.
The MYnstrel Free Press Volume 2: Economic Struggles, Meet Jazzbutest
The document discusses the process of manufacturing celebrity and its negative byproducts. It argues that celebrities are rarely the best in their individual pursuits like singing, dancing, etc. but become famous due to being products of a system controlled by wealthy elites. This system stifles opportunities for worthy artists and creates feudalism. The document also asserts that manufactured celebrities should not be viewed as role models due to behaviors like drug abuse and narcissism that result from the celebrity-making process.
Michael Jackson was a child star who rose to fame with the Jackson 5 in the late 1960s and early 1970s. As a solo artist in the 1970s and 1980s, he had immense commercial success with albums like Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad, which featured hit singles and groundbreaking music videos. However, his career and public image were plagued by controversies related to allegations of child sexual abuse in the 1990s and 2000s. He continued recording and performing but faced ongoing media scrutiny into his private life until his death in 2009.
Social Networks: Twitter Facebook SL - Slide 1butest
The document discusses using social networking tools like Twitter and Facebook in K-12 education. Twitter allows students and teachers to share short updates and can be used to give parents a window into classroom activities. Facebook allows targeted advertising that could be used to promote educational activities. Both tools could help facilitate communication between schools and communities if used properly while managing privacy and security concerns.
Facebook has over 300 million active users who log on daily, and allows brands to create public profile pages to interact with users. Pages are for brands and organizations only, while groups can be made by any user about any topic. Pages do not show admin names and have no limits on fans, while groups display admin names and are limited to 5,000 members. Content on pages should aim to provoke action from subscribers and establish a regular posting schedule using a conversational tone.
Executive Summary Hare Chevrolet is a General Motors dealership ...butest
Hare Chevrolet is a car dealership located in Noblesville, Indiana that has successfully used social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube to create a positive brand image. They invest significant time interacting directly with customers online to foster a sense of community rather than overtly advertising. As a result, Hare Chevrolet has built a large, engaged audience on social media and serves as a model for how brands can use online presences strategically.
Welcome to the Dougherty County Public Library's Facebook and ...butest
This document provides instructions for signing up for Facebook and Twitter accounts. It outlines the sign up process for both platforms, including filling out forms with name, email, password and other details. It describes how the platforms will then search for friends and suggest people to connect with. It also explains how to search for and follow the Dougherty County Public Library page on both Facebook and Twitter once signed up. The document concludes by thanking participants and providing a contact for any additional questions.
Paragon Software announces the release of Paragon NTFS for Mac OS X 8.0, which provides full read and write access to NTFS partitions on Macs. It is the fastest NTFS driver on the market, achieving speeds comparable to native Mac file systems. Paragon NTFS for Mac 8.0 fully supports the latest Mac OS X Snow Leopard operating system in 64-bit mode and allows easy transfer of files between Windows and Mac partitions without additional hardware or software.
This document provides compatibility information for Olympus digital products used with Macintosh OS X. It lists various digital cameras, photo printers, voice recorders, and accessories along with their connection type and any notes on compatibility. Some products require booting into OS 9.1 for software compatibility or do not support devices that need a serial port. Drivers and software are available for download from Olympus and other websites for many products to enable use with OS X.
To use printers managed by the university's Information Technology Services (ITS), students and faculty must install the ITS Remote Printing software on their Mac OS X computer. This allows them to add network printers, log in with their ITS account credentials, and print documents while being charged per page to funds in their pre-paid ITS account. The document provides step-by-step instructions for installing the software, adding a network printer, and printing to that printer from any internet connection on or off campus. It also explains the pay-in-advance printing payment system and how to check printing charges.
The document provides an overview of the Mac OS X user interface for beginners, including descriptions of the desktop, login screen, desktop elements like the dock and hard disk, and how to perform common tasks like opening files and folders. It also addresses frequently asked questions for Windows users switching to Mac OS X, such as where documents are stored, how to save or find documents, and what the equivalent of the C: drive is in Mac OS X. The document concludes with sections on file management tasks like creating and deleting folders, organizing files within applications, using Spotlight search, and an overview of the Dashboard feature.
This document provides a checklist for securing Mac OS X version 10.5, focusing on hardening the operating system, securing user accounts and administrator accounts, enabling file encryption and permissions, implementing intrusion detection, and maintaining password security. It describes the Unix infrastructure and security framework that Mac OS X is built on, leveraging open source software and following the Common Data Security Architecture model. The checklist can be used to audit a system or harden it against security threats.
This document summarizes a course on web design that was piloted in the summer of 2003. The course was a 3 credit course that met 4 times a week for lectures and labs. It covered topics such as XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Photoshop, and building a basic website. 18 students from various majors enrolled. Student and instructor evaluations found the course to be very successful overall, though some improvements were suggested like ensuring proper software and pairing programming/non-programming students. The document also discusses implications of incorporating web design material into existing computer science curriculums.
Vicki Haugen McMaster is seeking a position in web design, front-end development, or digital photography. She has over 12 years of experience in front-end development using HTML and CSS, as well as expertise in Adobe Creative Suite programs like Photoshop. Her previous roles include web developer positions at Aquent and The Creative Group where she updated websites and assisted development teams.
Kyril Mossin is a web designer and Flash programmer with over 15 years of experience in graphic design, web development, and multimedia production. He has created websites for advertising agencies, photo agencies, and other clients. His skills include Flash, ActionScript, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and HTML. He has a background in print production and technical writing.
1. MEDSHOW 2010 – MEDS13 CLASS ACT – “THE INTERN”<br />Lights down.<br />Static noise, clips from various television stations chatter.<br />Lights flicker on and off.<br />Sound cuts, spot lights on 6 “interns.” Loud noise- cut to silence.<br />Interns stand in semi circle, heads to floor.<br />Spot follows MC 1 and MC 2 from backstage centre to front stage centre.<br />OLIVIA: Good evening ladies and gentlemen- and welcome to... The Intern.<br />SCOTT: A new reality TV show, pitting 6 Senior Medical Students against each other, and against the odds.<br />OLIVIA: The prize? 1 wild-card CaRMS position. A guaranteed Residency spot for any specialty of their choice.<br />SCOTT: So without further ado, let’s meet our Interns!<br />Loud noises, lights flash.<br />Centre spot fades- lights up on the Interns.<br />Rusty: I’m Rusty Bones, drillin’ hard for a spot in Ortho!<br />Mal: It’s Alatet, Mal Alatet- and I’ve got a complex for Psychiatry!<br />SVT:<br />I’m Steven V. Thomson, but my friends call me SVT. My heart is set on cardiology.<br />Graham:<br />I’m Graham Reaper, and I’m dying for a spot in pathology.<br />Des:<br />I’m Des Flurane, dreaming of Anaesthesiology. <br />Jane:<br />I’m Jane Comfort, and I’m planning for family. <br />OLIVIA & SCOTT: Welcome, to THE INTERN!!<br />CUT LIGHTS, LOUD NOISE,<br />PLAY OPENNING THEME SONG!!<br />MCs now at Podium<br />OLIVIA: Welcome back folks, we’ve got a great show lined up for you tonight, as our interns out-examine, out-diagnose, and out-prescribe one another for that wild-card seat.<br />SCOTT: And before we get too far in to the out-prescribing, we should take a moment to divulge any conflicts of interest.<br />Play wacky music that is high tempo<br />OLIVIA: 3M pharmaceuticals, 3S pharmaceuticals, Abott labs, Alcon, Alkaloid, Allergan, Alphapharm, Amico Labs, Amgen, Apotex, AstraZeneca, Axcan Pharma, Avax Technologies ... (BREATH) ... Barr, Bargn Pharmaceutico Ltd, Bayer, Beximco Pharm, Bioav-----<br />SCOTT: I think they get the idea- and the rest can be found on One45... eventually. I swear MedTech is working on it right now. Promise.<br />OLIVIA: All those pharmaceuticals made me think, SCOTT, are we sure this show will be safe for all viewers? There have been reports of... side effects. You know- hilarity, uncontrollable laughter, incontinence, (trailing off/coughing) sudden cardiac death...<br />SCOTT: Yah you’re right—we’re going to make sure we have the proper professional support just in case something goes wrong.<br />OLIVIA: Do you suppose there’s a general internist in the audience?<br />SCOTT: No way- they’re probably all on-call right now anyway...<br />OLIVIA: Hmmm.... What about a radiologist? Dermatologist?<br />SCOTT: No no- those won’t do- we don’t want anyone to get hurt. What about....<br />OLIVIA: Of course! That’s it!<br />OLIVIA & SCOTT: (To audience) Is there a veterinarian in the house!?<br />OLIVIA (points to somewhere in the crowd) Good good- that’s taken care of then. If anything goes wrong, you’re the expert.<br />SCOTT: Alright, perfect—then let’s get started! As you know we’ve got 6 interns- Rusty, Mal, SVT, Graham, Des, and Jane. <br />OLIVIA: The challenges? I’m glad you asked! Not only will the interns have to live together, completely cut off from the outside world, in the on-call room—they’ll each have to complete a number of challenges on the wards!<br />SCOTT: I’m feeling palpitations just thinking about it, OLIVIA!<br />OLIVIA: Should I call the vet up here?<br />SCOTT: No, no- I’m not hoarse enough yet... <br /><<play horse sound effect>><br />SCOTT: Alright then- let’s get our interns into their new home and see how the action unfolds.<br />Interns come on stage, all dressed in blues with lab uOttawa coats, stethoscopes donned.<br />Enter Rusty, Mal, and Graham stage right- Jane, Des, and SVT from stage left.<br />The room has 4 gurneys angled towards back-stage.<br />The 6 interns pause, and then start “un-packing” or whatever.<br />SVT and rusty head to stage-front left.<br />Graham and Mal to back-centre.<br />Jane and Des to stage-front right.<br />SVT: Well, looks like this is the best competition they could come up with. I’m not worried- I’ll see all of you after the match.<br />Rusty: Don’t be so sure, “Steve”<br />SVT: It’s SVT, Bones.<br />Rusty: Sure- whatever, just remember that if your heart is set on winning, you’d better be ready for some serious competition.<br />SVT laughs this off, and goes back to unpacking.<br />Des (to Jane): Look at that- it seems Rusty already had a bone to pick to SVT.<br />Jane: Somehow I’m not surprised the wannabe cardiologist and surgeon are already standing off. I can’t see their hot heads getting them anywhere- when it comes to this game, it’s about keeping a level head about you.<br />Des: You think I disagree?<br />Jane: Just keep the nitrous flow on your side of the room, ok?<br />Des is insulted, and turns away.<br />Graham (to Mal): Get a load of this, Mal- everyone is already tearing into one another.<br />Mal: And, (analysing voice) how do you feel about that?<br />Graham: Don’t go Freudian on me, Jung Mal- I’m just saying that when the dust settles, we’ll be free to pick through the fallout and be guaranteed the final two.<br />Mal: Picking through remains, eh Graham. Somehow I’m not surprised- if the other contestants are as predictable as you are, I can’t see this being a challenge at all.<br />OLIVIA and SCOTT Enter from Stage front right, at the podium.<br />OLIVIA: Well, our contestants have barely unpacked and donned their scrubs, and the claws are already out! I’d say it’s nigh time to start the competition, isn’t it SCOTT.<br />SCOTT: That’s right. (to the interns) Alright interns- your first challenge will be easy- a full cardiopulmonary physical exam- don’t forget those peripheral vascular exams either- we’ll be watching.<br />OLIVIA: And who better to start than our budding cardiologist- SVT.<br />SVT walks to centre stage, as other characters slowly walk away, off stage.<br />Patient (JOEY D-P) is sitting on gurney—SVT approaches slowly, nervously.<br />SVT: Alright SVT, you can do this—you’ve done this a million times before... Just think... inspect, palpate, percuss... but- what’s that last one? Pull? Tug? ... (Pauses to think) ... I know there’s one other thing I *have* to do...<br />Lights up on singer/performer, front stage left.<br />Opening riff plays.<br />SVT: Of course—drag the heart around!<br />JOEY D-P/ALEX and FATIMA/JADE “Stop Draggin my Heart Around”<br />Lights down.<br />Lights up, with Rusty and Jane walking down a hallway.<br />Mal is stage-front-right. Looking at charts.<br />There are gurneys and IV poles for props.<br />Rusty: That last challenge was a doozy, didn’t you think Jane?<br />Jane: I suppose so- I’ve never heard of a DRE relay race before... sure caught me off guard.<br />Rusty: Me too- but I can only imagine how the patients felt.<br />Jane (motioning to Mal): Speaking of being caught off guard- who’d have thought our competition would, you know, be so cute.<br />Rusty: Please don’t tell me you’re planning on turning this into Grey’s Anatomy. <br />(Thinking for a moment, pausing to look at a chart- SVT joins Mal) <br />Rusty: Mal’s a head case, through and through. That SVT though- he’s got something to him.<br />Jane: SVT? He’s a headstrong, self-righteous jerk!<br />Rusty: It’s rare I find such competition.<br />Jane: (sigh) Specialists... all the same.<br />Rusty: Say what you want, Jane- but it’s tough to find a relationship when you’re in medical school. It’s always so busy—I wonder how people ever meet anyone!?<br />DATING TIPS / ANDRE’S VIDEO SKIT<br />MCs re-enter the stage<br />OLIVIA: Alright interns, time to step up or step out.<br />SCOTT: That’s right- for our next challenge, we’re getting you folks to make some diagnoses with electro-cardiograms.<br />OLIVIA: Rusty- you seem to be showing interest in cardiology—so you get to start.<br />Rusty walks to centre stage, as others drift off stage (right).<br />A patient on a gurney with an ECG monitor nearby is present.<br />Rusty: (while rolling up sleeves) Alright Rusty- you can do this. You don’t need a hammer and an iPhone to fix everything—you- can- do this. ... (Pauses for a moment... stares at the beeping machine) ... If only I could remember all those arrhythmias...<br />Sound of a “dream sequence” is heard, Julia shows up, carried on to stage (cloud or person).<br />Rusty: Who are you!?<br />Julia: Probably a figment of your imagination- but just call me Dr. A. Rhythmic.<br />Rusty: I knew those long hours were getting to me... Can you help me out?<br />Julia: But of course! Let’s start with the basics- ok?<br />Rusty: Lead on!<br />Julia: When you start, you first must know, Is it fast, or is it slow?<br />Tap slowly, bradycardic.<br />Rusty: That sounds like a real slow beat-<br />Julia: Brady hearts do sound so sweet!<br />Rusty: Learning sounds is sure a blast—<br />Julia: Just wait until we start up fast!<br />Increase to “tachy cardia.”<br />Rusty: This makes sense- but what’s up next?<br />Julia: For extra sounds, it’s more complex... <br />Start S3 sound.<br />Julia: What heart sound could this beat be?<br />Rusty: Oh my stars, that’s an ess-three! (S3)<br />Julia: And surely now there’s still some more-<br />Tap out an S4<br />Rusty: Yes of course- that’s an S4! <br />So what if my mitral valve’s a bust?<br />Julia:Then this murmur is surely a must!<br />Systolic murmur tap<br />Julia: Your lessons are done- there’s nothing we’ve missed,<br />So prepare yourself, and diagnose THIS.<br />Go nuts. End as “dead.”<br /><<flat line sound effect>><br />Light back to Rusty’s Patient.<br />Rusty: Uhh... Dr. Uhhh... Rhythmic?....<br />Lights down.<br />Lights up.<br />OLIVIA: Though our Interns are confined to the on-call room when not participating in challenges, they- like all medical students worldwide- always find time to socialize. As stated in the CanMeds guidelines for Roles of a Physician, our Interns have taken on the roles of person, collaborator, and communicator through the important medical education technology, known as Facebook.<br />SCOTT: Truly, a recent study found that during any given medical school lecture, almost 62% of medical students are utilizing the Facebook tool at any given time—with runners up being e-bay at 20%, and the lecture notes themselves at 7%.<br />OLIVIA: As part of our first elimination round- however- let’s check in on our Interns now- and see just how professional they are!<br />VIDEO OF FACEBOOK PROFILE<br />OLIVIA: See, Des and Rusty are clearly demonstrating the role of health advocate...<br />“don’t get 2 drunk 2nite!!! lol”<br />“kk. C u @ the bar! <3”<br />(Show “one of those dumbass quizzes”)<br />SCOTT: Mal seems to be using his facebook to learn more about psychiatry!<br />Show: JANE HAS DONATED 3 COWS TO GRAHAM’S FARM!<br />OLIVIA: Jane and Graham are showing their collaboration.<br />Show: SVT’s profile, which is remarkably appropriate.<br />SCOTT: But wait—what’s SVT got on his profile!?!? Outrageous!! Someone this poorly well-rounded doesn’t seem a good candidate to win “The Intern!” But we’ll have to have our first elimination to find out!! Interns, front-and-centre!!<br />Interns run onstage and assemble in a line.<br />OLIVIA: Alright, interns- for our first elimination, we’ll be bringing in a special guest- our chief of professionalism, Dr. Jalali. Dr. Jalali? <br />Dr. Jalali enters in an intimidating fashion<br /><<Play music theme from “The Apprentice.”>><br />Dr. Jalali: Ok- I have reviewed your behaviour so far—and I have found that each of you has engaged in behaviour that warrants dismissal from this program. But some, of course, have transgressed more than others. Steven Thompson- you leave me no choice. Your lack of networking and dry devotion to your career is simply not tolerable on The Intern. We have no more patience for you. I don’t know why you did this- you simply leave me know choice. SVT.... You’re fired.<br />Light down<br />Lights up on podium<br />OLIVIA: We’ve moved past our first set of challenges here on “The Intern.”<br />SCOTT: But heart sounds aren’t everything, OLIVIA.<br />OLIVIA: I couldn’t agree more. When looking at any type of medicine- one must always consider the ABCs.<br />SCOTT: Alcohol, BBQs and Clubbing?<br />OLIVIA: No, no, no—Airway, breathing and circulation!<br />SCOTT: Riiiiight. And that introduces our next challenge- intubation—maintaining a vital airway!<br />OLIVIA: And the Intern to go first- our very own wannabe anaesthesiologist Des Flurane!<br />Des: I’m ready! Now- before I intubate, it’s always important to make sure the patient is relaxed and comfortable. In the OR, I use fentalnyl and propofol—or was that propane? - but for an audience, I’ll use beautiful music!<br />EVELYN ACT<br />Post-act, Des looks agitated, and upset.(holding a dripping bucket or a horsewhip)<br />Des: Oh my goodness! I can’t wake up the patient!! I have tried everything!<br />Jane runs on stage<br />Jane: Don’t worry Des, I’ve got just the thing- a little bit of raw emotion should have that patient up in a jiffy!<br />JANE (MARIA) OPERA ACT<br />Patient remains asleep, Maria checks pulse, and thinks for a moment.<br />Jane: Well- if that wasn’t enough- how about something a little more lively-- Hit it Boys! Let’s show this young man there’s no need to feel down- this next act will pick him off the ground! <br />JERSEY BOYS ACT Followed by “YMCA” on Friday & Saturday<br />In would be beneficial if the second act began their music DIRECTLY when the first group ends.<br />Patient snaps awake!<br />Lights down<br />Lights up<br />OLIVIA: That last challenge got a little hairy—and now our contestants face the second elimination of the evening.<br />CUE SURVIVOR MUSIC<br />SCOTT: On the wards, your stethoscope means life. Without it, you have no authority, and no clout with the staff.<br />OLIVIA: As contestants, you each carry the power to dismiss one of your own from this service. It’s time to vote.<br />VOTING QUICKLY<br />OLIVIA: I’ll tally the votes- once the votes have read the decision is final, and the voted contestant will have to leave the on-call room immediately.<br />Reading votes<br />OLIVIA: Rusty ... Des ... One vote Rusty, one vote Des ... Des ... Two votes Des, one vote Rusty. (long pause) And the 2nd person voted out of The Intern is... Des Flurane. Bring me your stethoscope. The specialists have spoken.<br />Play music<br />Lights down<br />Lights up<br />OLIVIA: We’re back- after the loss of our 2nd Intern, with another challenge. <br />SCOTT: If this challenge doesn’t go to your head- none will.<br />OLIVIA: That’s right—for this next challenge we’re getting our Interns to really use their brains—to conduct a neurological exam!<br />SCOTT: Mal, our up and coming psychiatrist- we’d like you to examine the patient backstage, and give us your professional assessment.<br />Mal runs backstage—<br />OLIVIA: Now- as neurological exams can be complex, this might take a few minu—<br />Mal runs back on to stage<br />Mal: Their condition was obvious. Those are the illest patients I’ve ever seen- cuz they got them moves that be sick!<br />SCOTT: Fo’ sho?<br />Mal: No doubt. Please believe-<br />OLIVIA: Aight- let’s bring ‘em out!<br />HIP HOP followed directly by BELLY DANCE ROUTINE<br />SCOTT: That neuro exam certainly got my extremities tingling!<br />OLIVIA: But not all our interns felt the same way? Where did Graham get off to?<br />SCOTT: Knowing Graham, he’s probably run downstairs to do another unwarranted autopsy.<br />OLIVIA: He really should start checking with the families first....<br />SCOTT: Let’s check out closed circuit camera system, and see what he’s been up to...<br />BODY IS A WONDERLAND VIDEO<br />OLIVIA: Oh my stars! That was the creepiest serenade I’ve ever been turned on by.<br />SCOTT: Agreed- this type of behaviour must face repercussions! Interns- it’s time for an elimination round!<br />Interns run on stage- Graham is also there.<br />Interns stand on stage- and Dr. Moineau walks on with a very serious look, and a number of charts (3) in hand. She stops opposite the Interns, and addresses them.<br />MOINEAU: I have 3 patient charts in my hand. Three of you intelligent Interns will still be in the running towards becoming Ottawa’s next top Intern ... (Flip first chart) ... Jane ...<br />Jane walks forward, accepts the chart<br />MOINEAU flips second chart<br />MOINEAU: Rusty...<br />Rusty walks forward, accepts the chart.<br />MOINEAU: Would Graham and Mal please step forward.<br />They step forward.<br />MOINEAU: Two brilliant young medical students stand before me. Only one will advance to the next round. I only have one chart left ... Mal, you started this competition with an energy we could all feel. But the judges want more from you- you need to step it up. Right now, you’re riding your initial enthusiasm. We need more. Graham, you’ve grown a lot so far in this competition- but the judges feel you’re slipping away from the group- and frankly, that last number was disturbing. The one of you whose name I don’t call, will have to go to the on-call room, pack up your scrubs, and go home.<br />... ...<br />Mal, congratulations, you’re still in the running towards becoming Ottawa’s next top Intern.<br />Music<br />Lights down<br />Light up<br />Lights up at podium. Graham walks into light, saddened by his loss.<br />Graham: I’ve learned my lesson, and I’ve had enough with pathology—I’m going to dedicate the rest of my life to the living!! To begin this truly noble endeavour, I’m happy to introduce the official spokesperson for the Ottawa School Breakfast program... Mr or Mrs Spokesperson!<br />Make official message here. Discuss with director panel.<br />CHARITY SPOKESPERSON MESSAGE<br />-=-=-=-=-=-<br />!!! INTERMISSION !!!<br />-=-=-=-=-=-<br />OLIVIA: Welcome back folks- hope you all managed to get some goodies at the bake sale, and made some bids on the silent auction. <br />SCOTT: And before we get back to the competitions and eliminations, we’d like to welcome the Meds2013 Choir!<br />CHOIR NUMBER<br />OLIVIA: Thanks so much for that beautiful music.<br />SCOTT: And lets keep the music flowing with a piano-vocal duet by Caroline and Steph.<br />CAROLINE AND STEPH PIANO DUET<br />Mal, Jane and Rusty enter the stage, each with a Tim Horton’s coffee.<br />Rusty drags her heels.<br />Jane: Well guys- we made it to the final stretch—hopefully we’ll all do well. If we stick together as a team, we’ll make it through this.<br />Rusty: But only ONE of us can WIN.<br />Mal: She’s right- it IS a competition after all, Jane.<br />Jane: Be that as it may- we have to work together, if only for the well-being of our patients. <br />Mal: Your mind games won’t work on me! Betrayal may hurt, but it’s damn effective.<br />Rusty: Darn right- it’s game time!<br />Enter the MCs<br />OLIVIA: Hey guys.<br />SCOTT: Here we are- the final leg of this amazing race!<br />OLIVIA: And since you guys have been discussing teamwork in medicine- we’re making your first service rotation in Palliative care and the ICU—a critical environment for interdisciplinary teamwork.<br />SCOTT: Rusty, you’ll be heading to ICU to work with respirology. Jane and Mal, you’re on pain service with Palliative care.<br />Rusty to stage left, Mal and Rusty to stage right, Dr. Del Paggio is stage right with Dr. Fatima.<br />Rusty is stage left with Dr. Mario.<br />Rusty: Alright, doc- I’m ready for the challenge!<br />Dr. Mario: Hiiii everybody! It’s a me! Dr. Mario!<br />Rusty: You can’t be serious.<br />Dr. Mario: For this challenge, you must do a bronchoscopy on this’a’patient!<br />Rusty: I’ve never done one of those before- are you sure?<br />Dr. Mario: Don’t a worry- it’s just like a video game!<br />MARIO PIANO MEDLEY<br />When this is complete- lights shift to stage right- where Mal, Jane and the doctors are in mid conversation...<br />Mal: ...so there is nothing else we can do?<br />Jane: There has to be SOMETHING!<br />Del Paggio: You’re right, you’re both right.<br />Fatima: It’s true- even when medication isn’t enough- there is always a therapeutic option.<br />Jane: Well, what is it?<br />Del Paggio: (stated dead pan, seriousness) Neil Young.<br />Joey’s stare remains fixed- and a nurse/resident person walks out quickly, delivering a guitar to his outstretched hand.<br />JOEY’S NEIL YOUNG SONG<br />Del Paggio: And if you need to up the dose— combination therapy has proven effective in several clinical trials. Like my gramma used to say—a little Neil Young with a healthy dose of Sarah McLaughlin works wonders. <br />FATIMA’S NUMBER<br />Rusty: So- how did that go?<br />Jane and Mal: Great! <br />Rusty: Really? I felt a little Rusty<br />Slide whistle sound<br />Jane: Oh- I’m sure you did fine—it was just a bronchoscopy right?<br />Rusty: Yeah... well... a broncoscopy and then a chest tube placement.... and then getting in a central line.... It was a disaster.... By the time I left, they were suggesting Neil Young.<br />Mal and Jane look dismayed<br />OLIVIA and SCOTT enter on at the Podium<br />OLIVIA: I hope you Interns are still ready to go, ‘cause these challenges are only going to get more intense!<br />SCOTT: That’s right, OLIVIA- we’re sending you to the emergency room for some real life trauma.<br />OLIVIA: You’ll need more than Neil Young to make it through THIS rotation.<br />Enter two extras with a gurney with a body on it.<br />Extra1: We got a trauma coming in!<br />Extra2: We’ve got a bleeder here!!!<br />Interns run over- and GLEE CHOIR enters opposite.<br />JUST, STOP- THE BLEEDING<br />Interns sit down or look exhausted<br />Rusty: Man- this is just getting too intense....<br />Jane: We can make it, Rust- just keep it together.<br />Rusty: All these ups and downs- I can’t seem to stay afloat.<br />Jane: Sometimes, when the ocean of life seems too tumultuous, you just need to take those ups and downs, and turn them into something beautiful.<br />ALEX PLAYS OCEAN<br />OLIVIA and SCOTT enter at Podium. Mal joins Rusty and Jane.<br /> <br />OLIVIA: Well Interns, we’ve reached our second last elimination round.<br />SCOTT: We’ve been watching you throughout these challenges- and come to a conclusion.<br />OLIVIA: A team of medical professionals is only as strong as its weakest link.<br />SCOTT: Rusty Bones... you ARE the Weakest Link. GOOD BYE.<br />Rusty looks sad, and immediately runs of stage, cradling her construction helmet.<br />Mal and Jane look at one another- and then stand closer together.<br />OLIVIA: This brings us to our final two. Congratulations to you both. <br />SCOTT: A hard road still lies ahead... with the most intense competition EVER still remaining.<br />OLIVIA: But first- a message from our sponsors- Labatt 50.<br />All exit stage, as “50 boys” enter.<br />“50” NUMBER<br />Mal walks on stage with chart in hand<br />Mal: “My last rotation- my final chance to prove myself... and it’s... Paeds? ... (Looks around, hesitantly) ... Oh man... I’m no good with kids!<br />Enter Adam<br />Adam: (With excitement!) Hey! You must be the stupendous new intern that’s been assigned to work with me here- in the best place in the world ever ever ever! CHEO!<br />Mal: Uh... yes?<br />Adam: Great- cause there’s a whole lot we need to do!<br />Mal: Oh-<br />Adam starts juggling balls<br />Adam: You see- Paeds is more than just medicine with kids. It’s entertainment, professionalism, patient care, family care, parent care—it’s a juggling act of sorts.<br />Mal: I’m not sure what you mean? How does juggling relate to this at all?<br />Adam: Take for example neonate care...<br />Mal tosses Adam a stuffed animal- Adam drops a ball in the exchange.<br />Adam: In this situation, caring for the baby is your first priority.<br />Mal: Ok?<br />Adam: But there’s more to it- you need to keep the parents updated 24/7!<br />Start juggling a cell phone in place of ball #2<br />Mal: I see- I see... anything else?<br />Adam: All this, while trying to maintain energy-<br />Toss ball, and grab the juggle-roll-up-rim-cup.<br />Adam: And it’s even MORE fun when you’ve got a killer paediatrics team! Dr. McGee, can you help me out!?<br />Enter Heather, Elvin, and Team<br />JUGGLING SKIT<br />Mal: You know- I think I’ve actually got the hang of it!! <br />Light down<br />Light up<br />Jane rushes on stage, looking past the audience, saying:<br />Jane: OR3, OR5 ... aha- OR7. <br />She then walks into the “OR”<br />Dr. Gaga and the surgical team are around a gurney<br />Jane: Hello there Dr. Gaga, I’m Jane Comfort- the medical student assigned to your service today.<br />Dr. Gaga looks up.<br />A pager goes off.<br />Jane: Uh—do, do you want me to get that for you?<br />Dr. Gaga: I don’t think so. <br />Pager continues to go off<br />Dr. Gaga: I can’t believe they won’t give me a break—they’ve been paging all day long!<br />Jane: Maybe I should just take the page—maybe they’ll stop?<br />Dr. Gaga: They never stop— sometimes you just need to put your foot down- right Dr. Knolls?<br />Dr. Knolls: Yeah, damn right!<br />STOP PAGING NUMBER<br />Lights down<br />Lights up on Podium- OLIVIA/SCOTT<br />OLIVIA: Ladies and gentlemen, it all comes down to this.<br />SCOTT: After all the long hours, all the scut work... one final elimination will reveal our new Intern.<br />OLIVIA: Bring out the Medical Council Jury.<br />Ominous music ((From Survivor))- Rusty, SVT, Graham and Des show up, and sit down<br />SCOTT: Our Jury must now vote on which of you, Jane and Mal, deserves to be our final Intern. <br />OLIVIA: But first- you are given a moment to plead your case. Mal, we’ll start with you.<br />Mal: I feel that during this experience, I’ve really grown a lot. Together, my patients and I have experienced so much, and I survived. I’ve managed to get in touch with my feelings, and I have been sure to stay true to myself, and play this game fairly from the start. For these reasons, I feel I deserve your vote. Thank you.<br />SCOTT: And Jane- your case?<br />Jane:<br />Hey...<br />I am not a perfectionist, or a workaholic <br />I don’t live in the on-call room<br />Or eat caf food, or own a pager<br />And I don’t know Drs. Wong, Evans, or Thompson from radiology<br />Although I am certain that they really do exist.<br />I have a hospital administrator, not a PM<br />I speak English and French, not jargon<br />I pronounce it “Aescup ... aecuslplian society”, argh I can’t pronounce it actually<br />I can proudly sew my family name on my white coat<br />I believe in healing, not only treating<br />Prevention, not palliation<br />And that the orthopod is a truly proud and noble animal.<br />The headlamp is a hat,<br />The examination table is a couch,<br />And it is pronounced “Aescu;ap” ... nope, never mind, still can’t pronounce it<br />Physicians are the proudest professionals,<br />The first to follow CanMEDS, and<br />THE BEST PEOPLE IN THE UNIVERSE<br />My name is Jane, and<br />“I AM AN INTERN!!!”<br />OLIVIA: Well Jury, you’ve got a tough decision to make. <br />Rusty, SVT, Graham and Des begin voting<br />SCOTT: I’ll tally the votes. The player with the most votes is our winner.<br />First vote- Mal.<br />One vote Mal.<br />Second vote- Jane.<br />One vote Jane, one vote Mal.<br />Third vote- Jane.<br />Two votes Jane, one vote Mal.<br />... ... ... ...<br />And our first Final Intern is... Jane Comfort for family medicine!<br />SHAYDA’S FINALE<br />