Monday, August 31, 2015

how to stand out as a medical student on rotations #1

1. know everything about your patient (when abx were started, what the new cxr showed).  also look far back in the medical history to see what old meds were tried, chemotherapy regimens (what cycle, etc)

2. jump in politely when the intern/resident can't remember a lab value off the top of their head

3. offer help with administrative stuff if you can (obtaining medical records, etc)

4. learning dumb criteria and eponyms makes you seem really smart even though you have 0 patient management knowledge

5. pretend you're the only doctor for the patient (follow up on everything), bring up changes in physical exam/mental status/etc

6. go to codes with your team

7. take call when you don't have to

8. check up on patients for your residents when they're busy.  it's great having extra eyes and ears

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