Category: Career

• Pregnant During Residency: How To Prepare

  

  You will be told that it is hard and exhausting and overwhelming. And those things are true too. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it, though. My husband and I felt like it was the right time for us to expand our family and I am so thankful that we did.

• A Hidden Resource In The OR

  

  My biggest piece of advice for residents is to utilize their relationship with their vendor.  Depending on the vendor, many companies have the ability to provide resources for education and sponsorships. Ask your vendors what medical education abilities they have.

• How To Write Notes Efficiently

  

  In all specialties, but especially in medical specialties, efficient (but not perfect) documentation will have an impact on your well-being and your overall success as a resident. If you are identified early in residency as having “difficulty completing notes on time,” it is challenging to later shake this reputation.