Tips to do Well in my Internal Medicine Rotation

[deleted1053216]

I am about to start my internal medicine rotation, some of the things that I have noticed among other residents who have had this rotation is that it is extremely time consuming. What I mean by that is these residents come by 6:30 and leave by 7:30 or 8 pm (max), they always look stressed. What are some ways I can shine during this rotation and also maximize my learning (UWorld, AAFP Board questions and such)?

I want to work in hospitalist/clinic (as an academic attending) and I wasn't the strongest either third or fourth year in wards, what can I do to change that.

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[deleted87716]

The first thing you need to do is to stop calling it an "internal medicine rotation." It's hospital medicine, and you're a family physician.

Some good tips here:

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As for references, in addition to UpToDate, I recommend Gomella.

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[Dr. Rafiki]

and you're a family physician.

Actually they are a resident physician training in family medicine. Since semantics seem to matter to you.

 

[VA Hopeful Dr]

Actually they are a resident physician training in family medicine. Since semantics seem to matter to you.

Which makes them a family physician...

 

[Dr. Rafiki]

Which makes them a family physician...

Ok. Good to know I can call a 2020 medical school graduate who is 1 month into residency a neurosurgeon, if that's their program of study.

 

[VA Hopeful Dr]

Ok. Good to know I can call a 2020 medical school graduate who is 1 month into residency a neurosurgeon, if that's their program of study.

Of course you can, though I'm quite flattered that all it took was my say so to get you to realize it.