juicyprunes Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 As the title says, I'd love to get some general tips for success ...It's a broad question, so hopefully, lots of different perspectives... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCTulip Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 1) housing, parking and administrative stuff - get them over with asap 2) call stuff - make sure you know how deal with them cuz you'll be making independent decisions and advising med students what to do ACLS, chest pain, sob, fever, sepsis, shock, headache, stroke, pain, electrolyte abnomalities, ECG, chest xray, abdominal xray etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNA Doc Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Don't be afraid to ask for help. In fact, ask for help even if you don't think you need help. Don't be afraid to "bother" anyone. And don't cut corners. Bad habit to get into before you know what the heck you're doing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juicyprunes Posted July 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Great advice. What are seniors/staff looking for in a great junior? How much do people read when they're off service (for both the off-service topics and their specialty)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lactic Folly Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Keenness, even when (and particularly when) off-service. Hardworking, pleasant, competent. You read as much as you can fit into your schedule. Everyone is different here, but in residency, it becomes more clear that studying is not just about passing exams.. you only have a finite number of months to learn and ask questions until you will be admitting patients as the Most Responsible Physician! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JewelLeigh Posted July 4, 2010 Report Share Posted July 4, 2010 I agree with my colleagues who have posted above. I would also add another tip: don't be afraid to ask to do procedures. While this is likely more applicable to non-tertiary rotations, I would guess it's also true sometimes in academic centres. It's amazing how often a preceptor won't ask if you want to do the procedure, but will say "oh yeah, sure!" when you ask nicely. Also include a brief but description of your experience with that procedure...eg. "Do you mind if I stitch the perineum? I have repaired 3-4 second degree tears in the past and think that, with some guidance, I could handle this one." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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