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Note: This is probably a repetitive thread, but I couldn't find a comprehensive thread upon searching. If moderators find it repeating then close it, but do guide me to appropriate thread please.
To all the students who honored most/all the rotations during 3rd year - what were your goals/strategies. Forget the shelf exams, I'm talking about on the wards attitude. What sort of skills should I develop? what sort of note taking ability? what sort of presentation plan to attending. What does it take for people to notice that you are not a total idiot and are actually useful as part of a team.
I am on psych rotation and the residents and attending are teaching us students really well, however, other than me catching a cocaine addict this past week, I haven't really DONE anything. I mean HPI, MSE etc are all fine, but all the students do that; nobody seems impressed. I mean really, a monkey can go down the list an conduct an interview but what else?
Essentially, I am not feeling that I am putting in enough work like I did to honor classes 2nd year on top of doing research - this past week looks like vacation and I dont like it. Should I follow the "come in early, and leave last" motto? It has only been one week on psych but its only a 6 week rotation so everyday counts. I am no gunner, but I want to learn the most and perform to the utmost of my ability
Thank you sdn posters
P.S. Should I start looking for attendings in particular fields I am interested in to do research with now? I think its a good time to do so.
To all the students who honored most/all the rotations during 3rd year - what were your goals/strategies. Forget the shelf exams, I'm talking about on the wards attitude. What sort of skills should I develop? what sort of note taking ability? what sort of presentation plan to attending. What does it take for people to notice that you are not a total idiot and are actually useful as part of a team.
I am on psych rotation and the residents and attending are teaching us students really well, however, other than me catching a cocaine addict this past week, I haven't really DONE anything. I mean HPI, MSE etc are all fine, but all the students do that; nobody seems impressed. I mean really, a monkey can go down the list an conduct an interview but what else?
Essentially, I am not feeling that I am putting in enough work like I did to honor classes 2nd year on top of doing research - this past week looks like vacation and I dont like it. Should I follow the "come in early, and leave last" motto? It has only been one week on psych but its only a 6 week rotation so everyday counts. I am no gunner, but I want to learn the most and perform to the utmost of my ability
Thank you sdn posters
P.S. Should I start looking for attendings in particular fields I am interested in to do research with now? I think its a good time to do so.