@camsghassemi 3. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or admit to knowledge deficits. We’re all learning all the time.
4. Enjoy the ride. Residency is hard, but really so much fun. You’ve got a new crew of like-minded EM people sharing your struggles, and we all get through it together.
@camsghassemi 2. You will experience some of the highest highs and lowest lows of your life in the ED. Keep a note of your big wins so you can reflect on them when it’s just one of those terrible days in the department.
@camsghassemi 1. Be kind. Be kind to nurses, techs, janitorial staff, attendings, co-residents, EMS crew, and of course your patients. It’s a stressful job and tensions can run high, a little bit of kindness goes a long way.
@jmugele I figured everyone already knew all that but I’ll start the campaign! I won’t make you pay, but if you are sampling whiskey somewhere tonight let me know.