1. Our ER "regulars" are not yet on a first name basis with us.

2. There is a sense of family in our program. Our program coordinator even claims 40 extra dependents on her income tax.

3. Our program is cheaper than cable TV and much more entertaining.

4. The attendings are very helpful and usually don't allow you to hang yourself.

5. The nurses don't let residents stand in the way of good patient care.

6. Cedar Point beats Disney for roller coasters any day.

7. At least 5 beers are made from Lake Erie headwaters.

8. Conveniently located between San Diego, Bangor, and Houston.

9. The only city where you can see MASH reruns 24 hours a day.

10. Working on Life Flight is a great natural "high."

11. Just when we think we have enough patients, another local hospital closes.

12. We have a Saint and a King for directors.

13. The MRSA patients still outnumber the VRE patients.

14. Psychiatric patients outnumber leather restraints two to one. This keeps life interesting.

15. Suturing and splinting lab is held after residency Broomball games with the attendings as subjects.

16. Ultrasound in the ED is a great way to get to know your friends from the inside out.

17. Our Top 10 list has 7 bonus reasons.