Surgery rotations are one-of-a-kind experiences.
In some ways it resembles an endurance race, and in others ways, an audition.
How can you do the best you can on your surgery rotation? A thread. 🧵 ... /
In some ways it resembles an endurance race, and in others ways, an audition.
How can you do the best you can on your surgery rotation? A thread. 🧵 ... /
1.Pace yourself
It’s tempting to start with an all-out sprint but this is a marathon. It is potentially the rest of your life
Find a pace that allows you to feel challenged, but also leaves you some reserve to learn, feel content, and push harder when the opportunity comes
It’s tempting to start with an all-out sprint but this is a marathon. It is potentially the rest of your life
Find a pace that allows you to feel challenged, but also leaves you some reserve to learn, feel content, and push harder when the opportunity comes
2.Observe, pause, observe, then reach
My 1st surgical rotation reminded me of when I immigrated here.
I was entering a new community, with an open-mind.
Surgery has its own language, and culture. Observe them with all of the curiosity and respect it deserves.
My 1st surgical rotation reminded me of when I immigrated here.
I was entering a new community, with an open-mind.
Surgery has its own language, and culture. Observe them with all of the curiosity and respect it deserves.
3.Master the small things first
We want to impress others w/ fancy tasks, but there is nothing more impressive than someone who strives to perfect the basics, then build upon them.
No matter how small the task (e.g., placing dressings), give it your best. People will notice.
We want to impress others w/ fancy tasks, but there is nothing more impressive than someone who strives to perfect the basics, then build upon them.
No matter how small the task (e.g., placing dressings), give it your best. People will notice.
4.Show that you can grow
Surgeons care little about whether or not you’re naturally talented. Rather, we want to know if you can get better.
If someone tells you that you’re doing something wrong, don’t block it out!
Instead...
Surgeons care little about whether or not you’re naturally talented. Rather, we want to know if you can get better.
If someone tells you that you’re doing something wrong, don’t block it out!
Instead...
Write it down, and try your absolute best to get it right the next time.
When you show that you’re listening, more opportunities will follow.
When you show that you’re listening, more opportunities will follow.
5.Excellence in surgery is not loud
Surgery, at its best, is a silent choreography because everyone understands each other’s roles and needs.
The best kind of assistance does not try to stand out or race ahead. It seamlessly anticipates and responds. There is no ego.
Surgery, at its best, is a silent choreography because everyone understands each other’s roles and needs.
The best kind of assistance does not try to stand out or race ahead. It seamlessly anticipates and responds. There is no ego.
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