clash_of_ideas Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 Will be starting an elective soon and I’ve been told by others to make sure to be the right amount of keen but what does that mean practically ? im a pretty shy person normally so I would never step any boundaries or anything like that im also pretty nerdy tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded frog Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 Be attentive and interested, volunteer to do stuff, but don't be overbearing and annoying, basically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clash_of_ideas Posted June 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 Is it naive of me to assume that’s what everybody does anyway ? In what way are people overbearing ? Like asking to be taught things or in what way ? Sorry if I’m missing something obvious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatisgoingon Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 make your presence an asset to your team. Have things prepped before rounding, know your patients, know your list, even the patients you signed off on. Offer to do things, be proactive, dont wait to be told things. An example, you do a consult you think the patient will be admitted, have the orders and any paperwork ready before you even review. On a personal level, be positive, don't complain, show sincere enthusiasm, don't be a suck up, be a good team player, don't screw anyone over, don't step on people's toes, be respectful to everyone from every level, and don't be in people's faces. Another example is students who ask too many questions ni the OR - read the room, it might not be the best place. Hope that's helpful. Don't stress though, just be nice, be a hard worker and try your best to be proactive and it'll be great! clash_of_ideas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clash_of_ideas Posted June 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 18 minutes ago, whatisgoingon said: make your presence an asset to your team. Have things prepped before rounding, know your patients, know your list, even the patients you signed off on. Offer to do things, be proactive, dont wait to be told things. An example, you do a consult you think the patient will be admitted, have the orders and any paperwork ready before you even review. On a personal level, be positive, don't complain, show sincere enthusiasm, don't be a suck up, be a good team player, don't screw anyone over, don't step on people's toes, be respectful to everyone from every level, and don't be in people's faces. Another example is students who ask too many questions ni the OR - read the room, it might not be the best place. Hope that's helpful. Don't stress though, just be nice, be a hard worker and try your best to be proactive and it'll be great! Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shikimate Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 To be brief: get done what you are assigned to do, and do it well, don't leave potholes behind. when there is a chance, offer an extra hand, but don't go poaching other people's work. respect everyone, don't boast your publications or awards in front of everyone. don't embarrass a resident or jump on the bandwagon, even if the attending or the senior is the one doing it. futuredoc43 and dooogs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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