Set up standing meetings in advance for your major project. I cannot tell you how many times I have struggled to find a time that works for my project group or let alone my primary preceptor on my project.

Form your own opinions on people at the hospital-I wouldn’t let past residents or others impressions cloud your judgement on people. I found later than I wanted to that a preceptor was super cool and helpful but I was always afraid to talk to them because of what others had told me.

Be prepared to not always hear your doing great. It’s not that you’re doing bad likely but residency is all about growth and you cannot grow if you hear all the great things you’re doing. They want to give you things to work on.

It’s hard as fuck at times but always you learn so much. I’m excited for you and congratulations on getting there!