Thread by @DrHarithaReddy1

Confidence goes a long way in Medicine. In Our Phases of Training ,Whether as Medical Students or Residents ,We find Ourselves in an Interesting Place. We are eager to learn as much as Possible from every Clinical experience, yet because of Our titles ( or Perhaps insecurities ),

We feel absolutely Compelled to let Patient's and Colleagues know how Capable We already are. In many Ways this is a good thing. Being assured in Our abilities, both Cognitive and Procedural , Can lead to greater Successes as We Visualize Positive Outcomes; Mental Success begets

Actual Success. In addition, Patients are kept at ease by Our lack of Waffling and Unsurety. But, if we lean too far in the direction of having it all figured out ,it can have a devastating effect On Our Learning

It is Paramount to approach your Own Knowledge and ability with

With a Sense of " Humility "

What? Practice Humility to Improve Oneself ? Shouldn't Pride in One's Work be the Centrepoint Of their Practice?

The Humility that I refer to here is Socratic in Nature.

One of the Wisest men in recorded history was humble enough to Proclaim

" I Know that I Know nothing ".

Despite your " Knowledge "; this is an important attitude to maintain during medical school and Residency. Believing that you know all there is to know is a recipe for Circumscribing your ability where it stands today.

Remaining humble expands

The limits of your abilities, and will accelerate your growth far more than being Over-confident.

Let me explain. Let's say you are able to recite the recommendations from the NICE-SUGAR Trail on Rounds. Or you Perform a Lumbar Puncture that feels flawless .You have affirmed

Your abilities and built Confidence ,important aspects of any Clinical Success. While you might rate your Performance as Outstanding ,take a Step down from your High horse ,and think about how much better you could be. Work harder to Internalize the finer points of landmark

Trails. Think about how you can be more Streamlined in your Procedures, down to absolute patient Comfort,informed Consent ,and your own ergonomics . There is always a room to grow

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