It’s late summer 2020. Anecdotally, the vast majority of people I know all look for answers by first searching online; decisions regarding their next electronics purchase all the way to medical information can be readily found by doing a search. As a physician in 2020, I am steadfast in my belief that doctors should do …
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 …
My Last Month of Wards as a Resident: Reminiscing Read More »
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 …
Learning During Residency – How to spot an effective teacher/mentor Read More »
I’m part of the “Millennials” class of physicians. Depending on the source you read, it’s generally characterized as people born between the years 1982-2004, give or take a couple years on either end of that date range. We’re learning a great deal from our senior medical professionals, also known as Attendings. These are our predecessors – …
