Issues with Surgery Rotation

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[Mr. Freeze]

Next time ask your residents for tips ahead of any formal eval they have to give on you. Gives yourself time to make adjustments and makes it at least appear that you give a crap how you are perceived, regardless of whether that is the case. But it shows that you do. I asked the 2's and 3's where I could improve and what I didn't need to worry about, halfway through each of my two blocks of surg, at a time that was convenient for them. I got some great tips, and I think this helped me look good not only on rounds and throughout the day, but I have a strong feeling this came up when the fellows and chiefs asked the juniors their opinions.

It may be moot at this point, and I may be inaccurate, but I write my notes such that nearly each "A" matches up with a "P". Granted, not always applicable, but you get the idea. So, it begs the Q, if your plans are good, what issues are you addressing? If you have a plan, you must have found something or learned something you need to correct/address, if that makes sense. Something to think about for your next note.

I think surgery residents are to the point. Some people are receptive to this. Others are not. You might blow it off as "my mean surg resident says X" but I'd be careful about that, especially if you keep hearing the same things. But largely, they don't have the time or the energy to bull**** you, so you are going to get an honest assessment.

Just my random thoughts...

 

[Droopy Snoopy]

...but I write my notes such that nearly each "A" matches up with a "P". Granted, not always applicable, but you get the idea.

This is great advice in general, and especially important when dealing with patients with 5+ problems. Also demonstrates your grasp on the whole patient and let's the residents know you know why the team is doing what they're doing.