Intern year

[Guest]

Does anyone have any suggestions for how to succeed during intern year?

Any systems you use to keep track of data for rounds, and for keeping track of tasks to follow up on throughout the day?

What skills should I be expected to have by the end of intern year with regards to H&P and reading imaging for consults, management of floor and ICU issues, bedside procedures, OR skills, etc.?

Any lifestyle modifications like most comfortable shoes, pens, meal prepping, etc. also welcome.

[Guest]

(03-31-2021, 12:24 PM)Guest Wrote: Does anyone have any suggestions for how to succeed during intern year?

Any systems you use to keep track of data for rounds, and for keeping track of tasks to follow up on throughout the day?

Paper list with checkboxes.

What skills should I be expected to have by the end of intern year with regards to H&P and reading imaging for consults, management of floor and ICU issues, bedside procedures, OR skills, etc.?

Should be fami[b]liar with taking detailed H&P with neuro exam, interpreting cranial and spine imaging including DSA. Should be able to place radial arterial line, IJ/Femoral central line, EVD, lumbar drain. OR: open and expose spine, do basic trauma craniotomy, close scalp and spine fascia. [/b]

Any lifestyle modifications like most comfortable shoes, pens, meal prepping, etc. also welcome.

Compression socks, and if you live alone, outsource as much as possible including laundry, meals, cleaning service. No point wasting your precious time off on these tasks.