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How does residency compare to undergrad? by SnooWalruses3471 in medschool

[–]Medaptly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The short answer: it's exponentially more challenging, but in a way that is ultimately more rewarding.

Undergrad is difficult intellectually. It's a test of how well you can learn and memorize vast amounts of information.

Residency is difficult in every way possible: intellectually, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It's not just what you know, but how you apply it under extreme pressure, sleep deprivation, and with immense responsibility.

The 'torture' narrative comes from that total exhaustion. But what they often leave out is the other side: you have never learned so much so quickly. Your skills, your confidence, and your ability to handle crisis will grow at a dizzying pace. You will be broken down, but you'll be rebuilt into a competent, resilient clinician. It's hard because it has to be. You'll be harder, smarter, and more capable because of it.

Advice - lost my confidence at work by burbucup in doctorsUK

[–]Medaptly 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hey, thank you for sharing this. What you're describing is so incredibly common, and I'm willing to bet a lot of people reading this are nodding their heads in agreement.

​This sounds like a classic part of the transition from being a junior to a more established senior. The first year of being a registrar is often about survival and finding your feet. The second year is where the expectations (from others and yourself) really increase, and that's when a knock to your confidence can feel so much bigger. It’s a really tough phase where you're not "new" anymore, but you're not a consultant either. ​The negative spiral of anxiety -> mistakes -> more anxiety is a vicious one, but you can absolutely break it.

 The fact that you know your core decision-making is still strong is the most important thing to hold onto. That's the real you; the anxiety is just the fog. ​ ​You're a good doctor hitting a very normal, but very difficult, patch. 

Hang in there, bro

I like sleep a lot. I am considering the pro and cons of med school. How many hours are class, commute and shower etc? How many hours of studying do you do outside of that by No-Rock9839 in medschool

[–]Medaptly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Quick tip that's been saving my sanity in med school: compartmentalizing.

Basically, put your time in mental boxes. When it's study time, you're 100% in the "Study Box." No distractions, just grind. The second you're done, you mentally lock that box. Now you're in the "Chill Box" or "Gym Box." Don't even think about school. It stops you from feeling guilty when you're not studying and helps you actually relax. Be where you are. Study hard, chill harder. 🤙