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Anesthesia Elective Tips For Medical Students
It's often difficult for medical students to understand their role on an anesthesiology elective. Compared to many core rotations, there aren't pre-defined tasks (rounding, clinic, etc.), the workflow is much more variable, and students...
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Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship Interview Tips
Here's a list of areas I encourage anesthesiology resident physicians to inquire about when interviewing for adult cardiothoracic anesthesiology fellowship positions.
Educational allowance and what it can be used for (equipment, meetings, technology, subscriptions, exams,...
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Journal
Characteristics To Achieve Success
A few weeks ago, I did a Q&A and was asked a myriad of questions regarding COVID-19, study tips, etc. However, one question, in particular, stood out to me:
"What do you think are some...
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On Being An “Expert”
I've come to appreciate the paradox of medicine - the more one knows, the more one realizes how much is unknown about pathophysiology and the homeostatic mechanisms that govern our physiology. Over the years,...
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Medical
Progress Notes Are The Best “Scutsheets”
On a busy ward or intensive care unit rotation, new physicians beginning their intern years quickly realize that staying organized and balancing large patient loads with bedside patient care, preparing for rounds, signing notes/orders,...
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Education
Certification In Medical Quality (CMQ) Exam Process
The American College of Medical Quality (ACMQ) offers a Certification In Medical Quality (CMQ) designation which I was interested in pursuing. Anesthesiology is at the forefront of medical specialties when it comes to patient...
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Journal
Determine Your Fixed Monthly Expense
Besides focusing on ways to increase income, I think it's just as important to periodically evaluate one's fixed monthly expenses. In general, I try to place as many expenses on my credit card as...
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Medical
Thank A Resident Day!
The litmus test for my success has little to do with my achievements but rather those of the residents and fellows I have the privilege of training. They are why I went into academic...
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