It’s that time of year again and our EM Over Easy hosts are back to discuss their holiday gift recommendations for the healthcare workers in your life!
Stocking Stuffers
- Trading Cards
- Rubik’s cube (Happy Birthday Rubik’s Cube!)
- Silly Putty
- Socks (Classic Andy Recommendation)
- Andy’s favorite – Bombas
- Yes stockings are socks
- Cell Phone Tripod
- Legos
Smaller Items
- Premade cocktail/mocktail
- Board Games or puzzle
- Sports memorabilia
- Spill-proof coffee mug – Fellow Carter Mug
Regular Items
- Cooking classes
- Food/drink subscription
- Personalized gift sweatshirt/throw
- Chacos
- Streaming service
Big Ticket Items
- Uma Sound Lantern
- Miniature drones
- Lounge access for airport lounges
- Adventures near the person’s home
- Here (cook, cleaning service)/near (something nearby)/fear (pushes them outside of the comfort zone)
- Patio or lawn beautification
Books
- Gnar Country by Steven Kolter
- I Didn’t Do The Thing Today by Madeleine Dore
- The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper
- Fairy Tale by Steven King
- Sibley’s Bird Books
We hope this guide sparks inspiration as you shop for the medical trainee in your life. From practical tools to thoughtful splurges, there’s something here for everyone to feel supported and appreciated during their demanding journey.
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