Authored during my third year of internal medicine residency (PGY-3).
It’s extremely helpful and interesting to know the origin of words. People working in medicine are delineated, in part, by their title. It assists patients and professional colleagues in knowing who to trust when information is needed. A key member of the medical team is the doctor, also known as physician. Where does ‘Doctor’ come from? …
This weekend has been really relaxing and re-energizing. Weekends are rare during residency, and are exceedingly sparse during the first and second years. This year, my third and final of residency, has ushered in more weekends. It’s been awesome for organizing and cleaning at home. Today, I’ve been able to vacuum, clean the kitchen, and …
Writing my 2017 year-end article as a third year resident (PGY-3) is truly something. I find myself reflecting on a myriad of things; vying to be a competent physician, enjoying my first wedding anniversary with my wife Claudia, bringing home our Cavalier King Charles puppy, and finding my niche within the ever-changing landscape of healthcare. …
Life in residency is always busy. Time flies by. I am nearly three months into my third and final year of residency (PGY-3). I was scrolling through social media earlier today, and noticed a familiar big announcement: Today ACGME residency programs start receiving applications. #ERAS2018 pic.twitter.com/ScKRMXMt2r — ERAS (@ERASinfo) September 15, 2017 The start of …
In this section, I’ll outline important facts about Acute Pancreatitis and Chronic Pancreatitis that most residents and hospitalists should be aware of. Acute Pancreatitis Hospitalists, listen up! This is the #1 GI cause of hospitalization in the States. Clinically: c/c severe epigastric pain 80% are classified as “Mild Pancreatitis” Recovery within few days …
