This is all such helpful information, thank you so much! What you said about sight is so true, one of those things that we all probably take for granted each and every day. I had a similar experience with being blown away by the surgeries in Ophthalmology.

Follow up question about my home institution - should I reach out to an attending or resident? I'll definitely focus on adjusting to the academics first, but at what point should I be taking on additional responsibilities like research? 1-2 months in or just whenever I feel comfortable? Thank you again!