Name: Earl Bueno
Class Year: 1993
Organization Name: Woodland Anesthesiology Associates
Title: Attending Anesthesiologist (MD)
1. In one sentence, what does your job entail?
I am an MD specializing in Anesthesiology, working in the hospital and ambulatory settings.
2. What planned and unplanned events connected you to your industry and your first employer after Holy Cross? How did you learn/decide it was a good fit for you?
I attended medical school after completing the pre-medical program (Biology major) at Holy Cross. Through HC’s externship program, I was able to work at UMass Medical Center as a 4th year student, and that experience reaffirmed my interest in a medical career.
3. What were you involved in when you were on campus?
SPUD, intramural sports, Eucharistic minister, student life (RA), work study (Biology department TA)
4. What was your major and how did it affect your career decisions?
Biology – great foundation of study for a career in medicine/academic research.
5. What are one or two skills that you developed at Holy Cross that you use in your work?
Critical thinking (able to read and analyze scietific/medical publications) and public speaking skills (chairman of Department of Anesthesiology, advocacy on state and federal level, board of directors for hospital groups and medical/professional organizations.
6. What advice do you have for students on campus today?
Connect with alumni in the field you are interested to reaffirm your interest in that career path. There is nothing wrong in realizing that the fit is not there, but the sooner you figure it out, the better it is for realigning your plans.