I'd tell them to choose their core department carefully, as the people you work with can make your day much better or much worse.

There are great maternity leave benefits but the pay is at market level or below. They talk all about how we promote from within but the reality is that once you have your position, you are locked in for several years. Promotions are hard to come by.

I believe this hospital is a great place to work outside of the surgical services department.