What a medical student should be equiped with...

[protonMD]

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http://medicineformedicalstudents.blogspot.com/2010/12/what-medical-student-should-be-equiped.html

It seems quite philosophical and not really practical but at the end of the day it seems to be right...

 

[DrBowtie]

On the wards, a pack of gum/mints goes much farther than all of those things.

 

[alwaysaangel]

Thats the most useless list I've ever seen.

 

[protonMD]

Yea the list is obviously philosophical and the title a metaphor. I wish med students in my school had a few of these and not simply aiming to gain grades and money later on their life...

 

[BigRedder]

In case you want a real list of what to be "equipped" with on the wards.

1. Stethoscope (duh)
2. Reliable pen
3. Penlight (residents/attendings always ask for one on rounds)
4. Reflex hammer (again, residents/attendings never carry their own)
5. Some sort of pocket reference (smartphone will suffice)
6. Gum/mints (patients don't like bad breath)
7. Some sort of quick snack (e.g. granola bar). Rounds are PAINFUL if you miss breakfast, right when you need to be showing off that "interest" and "patience".

Just about everything else is never going to be useful except on certain services. If it seems like you are pledging a fraternity, it's because you are.

 

[235009]

2. Reliable penS

i've heard residents/attendings have been known to borrow your pen and never give it back

wouldn't shewing gum on the wards be sortof unprofessional?

 

[DrBowtie]

i've heard residents/attendings have been known to borrow your pen and never give it back

wouldn't shewing gum on the wards be sortof unprofessional?

Sure if you are chomping on it with your mouth open loudly. If you chew gum like a normal human, it isn't a big deal. Just cheek it for patient presentations.

 

[45408]

i've heard residents/attendings have been known to borrow your pen and never give it back

wouldn't shewing gum on the wards be sortof unprofessional?

Carry decoy pens to give away. Don't ever give your nice pens to someone else.

 

[Jolie South]

Carry decoy pens to give away. Don't ever give your nice pens to someone else.

If I see crappy pens laying around, I pick them up. The best are those clear bics that never want to write.

 

[Jolie South]

Sure if you are chomping on it with your mouth open loudly. If you chew gum like a normal human, it isn't a big deal. Just cheek it for patient presentations.

Personally, I think stank coffee breath is much worse that chewing gum.

 

[235009]

Sure if you are chomping on it with your mouth open loudly. If you chew gum like a normal human, it isn't a big deal. Just cheek it for patient presentations.

i guess what i was asking was more along the lines of "would mints be a better choice than gum?"

 

[apoptosisisfun]

i guess what i was asking was more along the lines of "would mints be a better choice than gum?"

http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/candy/6b77/

(I think these are actually pretty awful and don't recommend them for the best-smelling breath)

 

[Forthegood]

Carry decoy pens to give away. Don't ever give your nice pens to someone else.

You all do notice! 😉

 

[Jolie South]

http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/candy/6b77/

(I think these are actually pretty awful and don't recommend them for the best-smelling breath)

I used this to stay awake through hours of lecture at AF officer training.

The bad news: When you're tired enough, no amount of caffeine will keep you awake.

http://www.amazon.com/JOLT-Hyper-Caffeinated-Gum-Spearmint-Packs/dp/B000FTYQOM

 

[DrBowtie]

i guess what i was asking was more along the lines of "would mints be a better choice than gum?"

I don't think it matters all that much except for maybe tic-tacs or mints that make an annoying rattle. Just offer pieces to your team whenever you eat one and it gets good brownie points and keeps coffee breath at bay.

 

[deleted263296]

You need a THICK skin and the ability to bite your tongue with a big smile on your face.

 

[protonMD]

You need a THICK skin and the ability to bite your tongue with a big smile on your face.

😉

 

[MLT2MT2DO]

http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/candy/6b77/

(I think these are actually pretty awful and don't recommend them for the best-smelling breath)

Do people not completely think when coming up with a product. Do they really expect people to put "bawls" in their mouth?

 

[jeffro1080]

the ability to delete threads.

 

[MossPoh]

Do people not completely think when coming up with a product. Do they really expect people to put "bawls" in their mouth?

It has been the gamer drink of choice for a LONG time. A bunch of video game tournaments are sponsored by them and everything.

 

[MediCynical]

http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/candy/6b77/

(I think these are actually pretty awful and don't recommend them for the best-smelling breath)

"Each mint contains about 1 milligram of caffeine (via Guarana & pure caffeine). Contains real sugar (each mint has about 1.3 calories and a quarter gram of carbs)."

1 mg of caffeine?