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 …
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 »
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 …
