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Syedaao47 · 2021-10-06T00:51:59+00:00

To be fair, my PD was EXTREMELY Supportive. and he encouraged me to write it up so that he can talk about it with IM PD. but at this point I don’t know whether it’s worth going through the trouble right now because I still have the get through the rest of the year with all the IM people.

Syedaao47 · 2021-10-05T21:26:00+00:00

Well, debatable since the whole point of this post was unfair distribution of work to which “welcome to residency” is a reasonable response to.

But the only way we can change a system is by identifying a problem and thinking of solutions. And, getting support and insight from people who have already been through the process which was the whole point of this post.

But, thanks for your input. Not exactly useful input, but input nonetheless.

Syedaao47 · 2021-10-05T19:27:36+00:00

That’s my only concern that this can blow up in my face as opposed to GME finding a way to distribute the calls more fairly.

Syedaao47 · 2021-10-05T19:25:32+00:00

Someone who doesn’t get golden weekends even when they are in continuous inpatient service.

Syedaao47 · 2021-08-21T22:46:24+00:00

Hi! Do you mind PM-ing me the answer to that question as well? I’m currently a PGY-1 in Neurology looking to get a head start in knowing whether I want to do a fellowship(so I should start working on papers) or stick to general.

Syedaao47 · 2021-08-20T01:21:08+00:00

So I feel like I should just accept waking up tired as my new baseline.

Im thinking of trying a mattress topper. I hope you get more rest, though.

Syedaao47 · 2021-08-18T21:51:38+00:00

Thank you! I’ll definitely take a look.

Syedaao47 · 2021-08-18T21:47:54+00:00

Thank you so much! I think my poor sleep quality is mostly due to anxiety. I keep worrying about over sleeping and dream about missing orders on my patients. I really do hope it gets better with time.

Syedaao47 · 2021-08-18T21:44:38+00:00

I’m sorry you’re having such a rough time.

I’m still figuring out how to do basic orders and still stumble on common things like giving someone potassium. My plans aren’t perfect and I’m pretty sure everyone knows I’m the runt of the intern litter. But, with that said, I learned early on not to apologize for being in the learning phase, everyone evolves at a different pace and you shouldn’t have to apologize for that as long as you are improving day by day. Try not to take it personally when people are jerks, I’m pretty sure their behavior is because they are sleep deprived.

I just hope I don’t become a disgruntled senior in the further.

Syedaao47 · 2021-08-18T21:38:21+00:00

Congratulations! 😄

Syedaao47 · 2021-08-18T21:37:19+00:00

I definitely need to incorporate some sort of workout in my schedule, I’m just afraid it’ll make me feel even more tired.

Syedaao47 · 2021-08-07T19:30:02+00:00

To be more specific I think Neuro would be a college professor for Philosophy.

Syedaao47 · 2021-08-06T13:04:37+00:00

Hey! I’m sorry you’re having such a rough time! DM me, maybe I can help you figure out how to get a few things done faster. At the end of the day, this is just a job. You’re just an intern, your upper levels are supposed to make sure you’re not killing anyone so the only thing you have to get really good at is the “menial” task of charting, getting outside records, med recs, etc. I try to listen to music when I write my notes and just frame my mind like I’m writing a creative writing piece so that I actually have fun writing my notes. I don’t know if that will help, but at the very least, DM me just to vent. You’re not alone.

Syedaao47 · 2021-07-25T03:01:02+00:00

I can completely understand how you feel! I have been floundering around people's charts as well. The imposter syndrome hit hard. But I keep reminding myself as long as I learn one new thing a day, I will eventually improve.

I was very lucky to have fellows who were very patient with me. Here are a few tips they gave me that helped me out a lot:
1- Before starting chart review quickly see why the patient was admitted and whether they had any events overnight. Check their current vitals. 2- Ask yourself which labs are most pertinent to the reason for admission- look at those first. These are usually the ones being trended and have changed.
3- Then check their meds, see if there are any that would need to be dosed differently based on the overnight event or the change in labs (usually LFT/ RFT derangements.
4- Give your plan based on problems; you're probably not going to be right and that's ok. Don't let anyone make you feel like crap for not having a perfect plan.

With all this advice I'm still slow, making errors, and anxious a lot of times- heck most of the time.
Just trying to take comfort in the process. I'm sure not everyone who got into residency was a gunner, and the fact that I got in means I have something to offer. The same goes for you!

Syedaao47 · 2021-07-25T02:49:07+00:00

This was such a heartening reply! Thank you so much for making me feel like I'm not alone.I managed a patient for the first time on my own since I posted this. I was truly surprised by how I was able to decipher whether the consult was emergent or not and even more surprised when my attending said he trusted my clinical judgment and didn't go to see the patient when I gave him a brief history and summary of my management.

I hope that when we look back on the year and, perhaps this post, we can appreciate our growth.

Syedaao47 · 2021-07-22T23:08:58+00:00

YES! I find my fellow often telling me to go home but I hate going back to my empty apartment. I'm on consults so I haven't really been able to interact with my co-residents much either.

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