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Welcome! Welcome to our newly matched colleagues.
Congratulations on matching into this specialty. It's fun, rewarding and engaging. I can't say the same to your future job search. But I would like to pass on my wisdom to you so that your residency experience will be less tumultuous.
1. Notes come first. In the era of declining reimbursement notes must be done promptly. And please be specific in diagnosis ,laterality and staging !
2. The sun must never set on contours. Dosimetry and physics are overworked. We have to be fast because otherwise plans won't get done quickly.
3. Templates in EPIC. Use these, a lot. It'll help.
4. Keyboard and mice, get good ones. They will be worth it throughout your 4 years.
5. Learn the treatment planning system's tips and tricks
6. Have a truce with co-residents. Yes, the job search sucks but you'll need one another to pass your boards. The ABR is out to get you. Nuff said
7. Have fun in your research year. I'm serious. You'll never get another chance like this. Ever.
8. Never tell your attendings you're set on a career path when it comes to academics vs pp but also don't lie
9. Have a side hustle plan. Don't believe me? Read this point in 4 years
10. Know systemic therapy advancements cold. Your stock portfolio will thank you. It'll also make you seem smarter when talking to those med oncs. 2 in 1 !
Best,
Fat "Rad" Man
Congratulations on matching into this specialty. It's fun, rewarding and engaging. I can't say the same to your future job search. But I would like to pass on my wisdom to you so that your residency experience will be less tumultuous.
1. Notes come first. In the era of declining reimbursement notes must be done promptly. And please be specific in diagnosis ,laterality and staging !
2. The sun must never set on contours. Dosimetry and physics are overworked. We have to be fast because otherwise plans won't get done quickly.
3. Templates in EPIC. Use these, a lot. It'll help.
4. Keyboard and mice, get good ones. They will be worth it throughout your 4 years.
5. Learn the treatment planning system's tips and tricks
6. Have a truce with co-residents. Yes, the job search sucks but you'll need one another to pass your boards. The ABR is out to get you. Nuff said
7. Have fun in your research year. I'm serious. You'll never get another chance like this. Ever.
8. Never tell your attendings you're set on a career path when it comes to academics vs pp but also don't lie
9. Have a side hustle plan. Don't believe me? Read this point in 4 years
10. Know systemic therapy advancements cold. Your stock portfolio will thank you. It'll also make you seem smarter when talking to those med oncs. 2 in 1 !
Best,
Fat "Rad" Man