Help!

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I'm a IMG w/o US clinical experience starting a Preliminary General Surgery residency program in a big city hospital next month.... needless to say, I need help!
I don't really know where to start.... I know the work is hard & am mentally ready for some a@# kicking!
How can I prepare myself for this residency? Where can I get info about the basic structure of the US hospitals (the hierarchy the night shifts etc)? Suggestions for educational prep in the month I have left: Should I read the ICU Book/ the Wash Manual? Where can I receive dictation advice? Should I review anatomy? Drug doses? Radiology, Cardio etc..???
My goal is to enter a Cat position in the same hospital so I need to excel...
I would also appreciate advice as to how to go about this goal. Should I let my supervisors know about my intention? Should I take the ABSITE exam? What else can I do??

Thanks!🙂

 

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