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[Aspiring Medical Pioneer]

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I am a 3rd year MS as part of a 6 year program. In about a month i'll be taking my very first clerkship/rotation/USCE in DR/IR. I have been studying tens upon hundreds of CXR's, Abd CT's, and brain MR's(in Medical school we've never been exposed to radiology which is sad). However, very superficially and not in depth as a resident might study. My level of knowledge about IR is also basic.

What must i do to impress my preceptor and to be granted a solid LOR? My concerns are with my level of knowledge.

 

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Get the residents coffee in the mornings. Stay off your iPhone/iPad. Be positive and generally only speak when spoken to. Don't ask questions and never touch the screen with your finger.

 

[DrBowtie]

I am a 3rd year MS as part of a 6 year program. In about a month i'll be taking my very first clerkship/rotation/USCE in DR/IR. I have been studying tens upon hundreds of CXR's, Abd CT's, and brain MR's(in Medical school we've never been exposed to radiology which is sad). However, very superficially and not in depth as a resident might study. My level of knowledge about IR is also basic.

What must i do to impress my preceptor and to be granted a solid LOR? My concerns are with my level of knowledge.

Unlike other rotations in medical school, very little of my assessment of a rotating student is dependant on radiology knowledge.

Personality, interest, knowing how to blend in within the reading room are far more important than knowing the answer to any random question I may ask.

For instance, if everyone is panicked and super busy and the list is long, don't ask a million questions. You gotta read the room.

 

[Aspiring Medical Pioneer]

Unlike other rotations in medical school, very little of my assessment of a rotating student is dependant on radiology knowledge.

Personality, interest, knowing how to blend in within the reading room are far more important than knowing the answer to any random question I may ask.

For instance, if everyone is panicked and super busy and the list is long, don't ask a million questions. You gotta read the room.

Thanks. Punctuality it is then

 

[shark2000]

If someone tells you to leave, just leave. They are busy and don't want any potential distraction in the room.

If they are busy, don't ask questions.

Ask them how you can be any help. Some residents and fellows may ask you to look at EMR for patients History. This can be very helpful.

Don't try to outsmart current residents and fellow. If a first year resident doesn't know something, don't jump in and answer the question.

Be a good team player. Don't be a jerk.

 

[Aspiring Medical Pioneer]

If someone tells you to leave, just leave. They are busy and don't want any potential distraction in the room.

If they are busy, don't ask questions.

Ask them how you can be any help. Some residents and fellows may ask you to look at EMR for patients History. This can be very helpful.

Don't try to outsmart current residents and fellow. If a first year resident doesn't know something, don't jump in and answer the question.

Be a good team player. Don't be a jerk.

Can you kindly elaborate on this: how can EMR's of patients be helpful?

 

[DrBowtie]

Can you kindly elaborate on this: how can EMR's of patients be helpful?

Getting additional history, lab values, etc

 

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I would know if there was a fever/elevated wbc and what the surgical/cancer history was.

 

[Radz123]

Based on your first post I can tell you that you're doing everything correctly regarding mental effort. You just need to combine that with a good personality and you're golden. Try not to get so stressed out on impressions that you forget to let your personality shine.

 

[Strawman123]

Don't refer to yourself as an aspiring medical pioneer.

 

[Aspiring Medical Pioneer]

Based on your first post I can tell you that you're doing everything correctly regarding mental effort. You just need to combine that with a good personality and you're golden. Try not to get so stressed out on impressions that you forget to let your personality shine.

Please define "good personality" in a rads setting. Their exists a plethora of interpretations for 'good'. thanks

 

[Radz123]

Socially competent, confident, possessing personal interests and hobbies, pleasant to be around, team player