tired intern tips #1

Do hand sanitizer or wash your hands before entering a patient room, then make sure your patient sees you washing your hands inside their room before examining and after

Write down clinical questions as the day goes by so you can ask your attending/fellow and learn from them

Learn the sensitivity and specificities of each test you order

Ask your attending to review EKGs/Echos with you 

Hydrate first thing when you wake up and don't skip breakfast

Iron all your clothes to last you at least a week