Experiences That Shape Us
There are an infinite number of moments – experiences – that shape our lives. I was fortunate to have many educational moments at ORMC during internal medicine residency. A great institution. Even better people.
Internal Medicine Residency
“Residency” is a training period that follows medical school. Every licensed, practicing physician in the U.S. must successfully complete three or more years of residency training. This section includes posts authored during or about my time training as an internal medicine resident physician.
The Art of Remembering Your Role
From the very first day of medical school, doctors-in-training (residents) are molded into competent practitioners. TV glamorizes this as a nearly overnight process, when in reality becoming a physician with the wealth of knowledge patients expect and deserve takes nearly a decade to cultivate. Ten years are just the start, because I’m only referring to medical …
Walking
Walking is man’s best medicine – Hippocrates We’ve all been there. You get home after a full day at the hospital or office, pull out the apartment door keys, and change into comfortable clothes. You know you should get at least 30 minutes of exercise in, but your couch or home office beckons you. Stopping …
My Last Month of Wards as a Resident: Reminiscing
With only one week remaining in my final month of Wards (adult inpatient medicine), I’m finding the moment bittersweet. Undoubtedly, there’s a sense of nostalgia. I remember my first day of Wards, not knowing the answer when an RN asked me, “Can the patient in room [632] eat breakfast?” I remember hours spent answering the …
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Learning During Residency – How to spot an effective teacher/mentor
I love Internal Medicine residency training. I am blessed to be at a fantastic program. For the past several years, my medical practice – and career – has been molded by attending physicians. I often sought out the “best” teachers/mentors to help. Here’s my guide to pinpointing an invaluable teacher-mentor during inpatient and outpatient clinical …
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