Her last day of work will be March 31, 2024; she was first hired on March 31, 1980.
Fiscus has been an integral part of the department’s residency program, said Curtis Wright, MD MBA, the Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program.
Whether it was assisting residents, coordinating schedules, or simply supplying fresh brewed coffee, Fiscus has been a staple of the administrative team within the county hospital (first named Wishard and later Eskenazi) that aids the internal medicine residency program and its more than 250 residents.
“Throughout her tenure, Rose’s impact has been immeasurable,” Wright said. “She has been a bedrock of support for countless generations of students, residents, chief residents and faculty. Her kind and compassionate approach has left an indelible mark on our department’s educational mission.”
“It is difficult to comprehend or put into words what a positive impact Rose has had on our department and our important educational mission,” said department Chair Dave Aronoff, MD. “There are literally generations of physicians who have benefited from her kind and caring approach to her role. I wish her all the best in her well-deserved retirement.”
Colleagues describe Fiscus as being generous, kindhearted and funny. David Crabb, MD, a Professor Emeritus of Medicine and former Department of Medicine Chair, said Fiscus always seemed to be in a good mood.
“… When I would stop in, she enjoyed my lame jokes, for which I was grateful,” Crabb said.
But more memorable than her sense of humor is the way Fiscus kept her team informed, organized and moving forward.
“If the residents or itinerant medicine attendings needed to know something, you went to Rose. She was one of those people who provided the glue for so many people. Her retirement is well deserved, and we hope to see her around from time to time.”
A reception will be held to celebrate Rose's retirement on Wednesday, April 3 from 3:30 to 5:30 at Eseknazi.
A Q&A with Rose Fiscus, Administrative Assistant
What do you enjoy most about your work?
Getting to know new people on a yearly basis. I have had thousands of medical students and physicians come thru my office, and I enjoy getting to know them and their families.
How do you like to spend your time when you're not at work?
I spend a lot of time with my six grandchildren. I love being a grandmother. They keep me busy with all kinds of activities.
Please share a bit about the people at work who inspire, challenge and motivate you.
My favorite group of physicians would have to be the hospitalist group at Eskenazi. My favorites would have to be Steve Gerke, Ginger Reed and Khurram Siddiqui. I have really grown close to these three individuals. It is like a family.