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MexicanDr

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Hello everyone! It’s a pleasure to be part of this group.

As an APP and clinical instructor for both NPs and PAs I would like to gain some insight from all of you into a few basic questions: The answer to these questions could help new grads and soon To be new grads as well as experienced APPs transitions to different specialties.

1 - As almost to be new grads or new grads starting new jobs; where do you feel there is weakness in knowledge when applying it to real world/real patients. Is it ABX stewardship? Diagnostic testing (imaging and labs) (what to order and when to order)? Specific med classifications, dosing?

2 - If you could have an extra month or two as a transitional phase/training/studying what would your curriculum include and focus on to make this transition smoother? Think of a “mini” residency focused on didactic. This would be for new grads or APPs moving into working in outpatient (internal/family, EM, urgent care or peds)

3- Most common chief complaints (let’s say top 10-20) that you feel soon to be or new grads struggle with the most in the outpatient setting?

4- If you could tell yourself when you were a new grad or recommend to this population on some tips/tricks; what would they be? What advice would you provide, what should they study/review and what should the always be open to ask for a better transition?

Looking forward to read all your comments and advice though your experience!

Thank you!