internal med rotation

[lata]

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can anyone tell me what to except in this rotation?? 😕

are there any online resources i can look up? i've googled and i get a lot of int med residency info.... 🙁

help please ... 😳

 

[njbmd]

can anyone tell me what to except in this rotation?? 😕

are there any online resources i can look up? i've googled and i get a lot of int med residency info.... 🙁

help please ... 😳

Hi there,
Pick up or order a copy of First Aid for the Wards. This book can give you an introduction to the common clerkships and is easy to read.

njbmd 🙂

 

[lata]

thank you... will do.... 😀

 

[NNguyenMD]

expect to be more proactive in patient management for this rotation. Contrary to clerkships like OB and Surgery where you just stand there and watch, in medicine you will be asked to flex your intellectual muscles. Get used to the SOAP format presentation. Get used to utilizing the signout to your advantage (signout is a census of patients on your team with a list of important info on each of them). Check lists of what you need to do for each patient you're following/managing is very helpful too.

For example, to preround I will do the following,

1. Check in with the nurse and/or nightfloat for any overnight events
2. Check the orders to see what new meds/labs/films have been ordered
3. F/U with new labs and daily vitals
4. Talk with the pt if possible and ask if there are any new issues/problems
5. Quick 5 minute pertinent exam
6. Figure out on your own what should be done today in order to complete your diagnosis, continue with treatment, and most importantly what needs to be done to eventually discharge your patient.

Start your note if there is enough time before morning rounds.

Peds will work similarly as well. Goodluck

 

[lata]

thank you for your advice!! i'm finding out that i have to be careful how i am with the group! all of us are students so i don't understand with the gossip, etc!! why?
😀 oh well... i guess i'll just learn what i can and keep away from the rest!

 

[seansoutherland]

That's pretty much what I try to do, but there were a few things that are great ideas in your post.