But this year, I thought I would recruit some of my colleagues and social media buddies who have been through the process and ask them for additional advice that they would like new interns to know. Read on below for some tips and tricks from my colleagues \u2013<\/p>\n
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\u201cDuring ward rounds, make sure you look at the drug chart first and omit any unnecessary drugs. Summarize all the important findings on examination and the investigations so when you present to your senior\/ consultant, it is short and precise.\u201d \u2013 Dr. Malitha Muthugala<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cAlways and I mean always, make sure you document orders and ensure that the time, date and maybe your initials are mentioned.\u00a0Don\u2019t be shy to ask for help! A good doctor knows when he\/she needs another opinion or a helping hand. Treat each patient as if they were your family, and you will realize that you won\u2019t go wrong.\u201d \u2013 Dr. Andrea Harley<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cYou may glide through your intern year with ease or u could have a tough time , but what matters at the end of the day is whether or not you did your very best for the patient and you can stand by your actions. Also it\u2019s not always about pleasing your consultant, but a good relationship with the whole staff is what will get you through each passing day.\u201d \u2013 Dr. Sandamali Muthugala<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cYour attitude matters! If you got a good attitude, you can thrive well with everyone in this profession. Be humble, be genuine and communicate as much as you can with patients. Poor communication leads to catastrophe. Your words can mend so much in a broken soul.\u201d \u2013 Dr. Tharindu Lankanatha<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cRespect the ward staff, always!\u201d \u2013 Dr. Lakshan Bokalamulla<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cInternship is the best part of your medical career! You\u2019re going to hate it but once you\u2019re done with it, you\u2019re going to miss it, trust me on that! Here are few tips which I learnt the hard way to make your life a bit easier and smoother. \u2013 Dr. Janith Pathirana<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2013 Dr. Keshab Mutupulle<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cPractical Aspects:<\/em><\/p>\n Mental Notes:<\/em><\/p>\n \u2013 Dr. Amila Gunasena<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cTo the new intern, \u2013\u00a0Dr. Maryam Nizam<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cBe nice to your nurses! They see new interns every 6 months and they know a lot!\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013\u00a0Dr. Ruwani Alwis<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cTry to be a nice human to everyone including the janitor. Eat whatever is available and sleep whenever possible!\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013\u00a0Dr. Nuwanthi Nandasiri<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cEven though internship will assess our level of knowledge and physical ability to work an learn in an absolute stressful environment, I believe everything depends on your attitude and mindset. During internship you need to be humble, willing to learn and work in this chosen SERVICE, have a strong mind to deal with the day to day trials and learn to enjoy the little personal accomplishments. If you achieve this, then you will be well respected and received by all healthcare workers and patients alike.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Dr. Romali Boteju<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cAlways give and take respect. Never expect others to respect you before you respect them.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Dr. Sri Sanjeevan<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cNever be afraid to ask for help and remember to look after yourself!\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Dr. Amanthi<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cDon\u2019t let the ward staff control you. Give due respect and maintain your standards as a doctor.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Dr. Praveenee Wickramaratne<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cDon\u2019t be ashamed that if you don\u2019t know anything and don\u2019t panic that you aren\u2019t independent. You are not alone. The nurses are the best of teachers. They are super talented and experienced in judging patients . Get close with them and join them at tea time.<\/p>\n There may be some chronic SHOs who try to boss you around and put you down, but just ignore them. Everyone started as an Intern, it\u2019s just that they forgot how they were during their internship .<\/p>\n Polish your basic history taking and differential diagnoses to impress your consultant.\u00a0Always in ward rounds make a problem list and update it every day. Have a dynamic problem list including acute problems and chronic problems. Makes your life easy when presenting and you will never miss anything.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t be afraid of practical procedures.\u00a0Always volunteer and try because if you don\u2019t try you will never learn \u2013 LPs, pleural taps, peritoneal taps, ABG s and even femoral lines (as long as your consultant is okay with that).\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013\u00a0Dr. Ishfak Maisoor<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n But remember that at the end of the day, it is up to you to make the most out of your intern year. It is your year to learn, because learning after that one year isn\u2019t always easy to come by and your responsibility is much greater. More is expected by you thereafter. So good luck junior doctors, welcome to the club! Use your time and skill wisely, don\u2019t forget to learn from and with each other. It is definitely going to test you both mentally and physically, but hang in there \u2013 ask for help! Push through this one year and then you\u2019ll be able to do anything at all!<\/p>\n P.s. 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\n\u2013 always enter the date and time when you write on the BHT (clear handwriting if possible, especially when you fill out investigation forms)
\n\u2013 always inform your seniors whatever you do and document it on the BHT (this will save you from a lot of troubles)
\n\u2013 don\u2019t be afraid to try out new things \u201cunder supervision of your seniors\u201d, once you master it then go ahead and do it by yourself.
\n\u2013 always refer to your theory\/practical notes to brush up your knowledge whenever you see an interesting case
\n\u2013 have a notebook and write down new things you learn on a daily basis or whenever you can
\n\u2013 never try to show you know it all, always be humble but never lose your dignity because you\u2019re a doctor already! Every time you have some free time, don\u2019t forget to enjoy!
\nDon\u2019t work hard \u2013 work smart!\u00a0All the best \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffb\u201d<\/p>\n\n
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\nCare, care, care! Can\u2019t say this enough. Empathy HAS to be the foundation of medicine, and this is going to help everyone including you, and you\u2019ll see how when you are having one of your worst days and a patient picks you up.
\nWork hard or work smart, whichever but UNDISTRACTED for one year and you\u2019ll learn hellav lot!\u201d<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/scribblingsofamedic.files.wordpress.com\/2020\/09\/image-2.jpg?w=1024\")
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