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u/wtffng · 30 pointsr/medicalschool

cs1098,

That's really thoughtful of you! I'll try giving you what items I think both gals/girls would appreciate.

  1. Good, Non-greasy hand lotion. Washing our hands so much dries them out.

  2. These sweet pens: http://www.staples.com/BIC-4-Color-Retractable-Ballpoint-Pens-Medium-Point-Blue-Barrel/product_168757?cid=PS:GooglePLAs:168757&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=168757&KPID=168757&cvosrc=PLA.google-SALES.Office%20Supplies&lsft=cid:PS-_-GooglePLAs-_-168757,kpid:168757,adtype:pla,channel:online&gclid=CKvmp6KO6tACFYK3wAod38oP6A

  3. Instant Starbucks coffee packets.

  4. Dayquil/Nightquil combination packets, for when she gets sick and has to power through a shift. Actually- a sort of "medicine kit" would be awesome: include ibuprofen, cough drops, tampons, contact solution, tissues- the list goes on.

  5. A sleek "journal," whose sole purpose is to write down meaningful thoughts/moments. In dark times people tend to forget these, so (for me) it's helpful to reflect on them. Check out https://www.domesticdomestic.com/products/field-notes-ruled-memo-books-ruled-ruled?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=2476234308&gclid=CL_ds4aP6tACFZA2aQodf4QEAg.

  6. A copy of "House of God," by Sameul Shem. https://www.amazon.com/House-God-Samuel-Shem/dp/0425238091

  7. A Visa Giftcard, to be used on anything she desires.

    All the best,

    -wtffng
u/xKomrade · 9 pointsr/medicalschool

MS1 here:

Is she a coffee or tea drinker? If so, there are companies that do some really cool "coffee or tea" of the month deals. I've gone through quite a bit of coffee since I began...

Here are some really awesome books: House of God, Emperor of All Maladies, and Complications to name a few.

I wouldn't recommend getting her a stethoscope/medical supplies because they can be very personal. Sure, they're all roughly the same but it's an instrument you're going to be using for many years to come. "This is my stethoscope. There are many like it but this one is mine..." Just my 2 cents, at least.

I hope that helps! If I come up with any others, I'll post them here.

u/dex1 · 3 pointsr/medicine

Sleep as much as you can. Get a very nice bed. Get black out curtains and make sure you have AC after night shifts so you can sleep well and get up and do it again the next night. Do not be late. 80% of success is showing up. Don't forget to eat, pee etc. - plan it into your day...you may find yourself irritable and forgetful at 4am and it may be you forgot to eat or pee.

Invest in your education, or use education money (we got ~$800) to have an "ectopic brain," reference smartphone app (I like PEPID (Emergency physician) but its expensive) to look up everything you are not sure of, or have never heard before. I used this , a high quality monthly podcast, and test questions to get 2nd highest inservice exam score in my residency without doing any book reading, which I hate. (WARNING! YOUR MILEAGE MAY VARY)

Trust no one - verify everything...you will get burned constantly by people telling you things then writing something else in the chart...think "prelim read".

Do it yourself - do not cut corners at this stage of the game - be complete. Never do the "patient looks good from door" note, or "nurse says patient okay".

Do it NOW...get things going early (consults, procedures, discharges, etc.)- write notes after if you are crunched for time. Short notes are much better than book chapters copied from the previous day's note. Think Haiku - focus on the salient points; minimize long swaths of negative this and that. Make sure the plan is clear and legible.

EXAMINE your patients! This includes looking under the diaper (peds and geriatrics!), looking in the ears, doing the rectal exam, practicing your fundoscopy, looking at the sacrum, taking off and examining all areas under dressings.

DO NOT LIE TO ANYBODY! "I don't know," or "I didn't check," is perfectly acceptable for an intern as a response. Lying will be quickly discovered and your reputation is all you got, my friend.

Do not accept abuse from anybody, especially attendings, senior residents, consultants, chief residents. Being called stupid or a dummy is NOT okay. That is completely unprofessional! But, do not respond, do not "fight back". --take it to your program director at once, let them deal with it, that is their job.

Do not feel inferior because you don't know something - if you didn't need to be taught, you wouldn't be in residency. Instead - bone up on the subject.

Always jump at the opportunity to teach, do case write-ups, short lectures - this is the best way to learn.

If you have tests in your future, study a little bit (15-30 mins) every day without fail and you will do well without freaking or having to cram too much.

Read House of God Timeless wisdom, like "gomers go to ground", and "if you don't want to find a fever, don't take a temperature".

Exercise every day - again - 15-30 mins is perfect...can be as little as a walk outside to a round of situps and pushups - mene sano en corpe sano!

I could go on forever. Before you know it, intern year will be over. THERE IS AN END TO INTERNSHIP!

Good luck!

u/Sikash · 2 pointsr/medicalschool

Pen Light It's probably a little too bright but it's still awesome none-the-less
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00008BFS5 The stylus might be more appropriate

I have also heard great things about the book The House of God even if you are not religious. I have not had a chance to read it yet but it's on my list.

If you are trying to spend a little more money an engraves stethoscope (I recommend the Cardiology III) is always appreciated.

u/shri07vora · 2 pointsr/medicalschool

Atul Gawande - Better, Complications, and checklist manifesto.

Sandeep Jauhar - Intern

Jerome Groopman - How doctor's think

Michael Collins - Hot lights, cold steel and Blue collar, blue scrubs

Samuel Shem - House of God

Brian Eule - Match day

Paul Ruggieri - Confessions of a surgeon

Emily R. Transue - On call

Okay so I was in the same position you are in right now. I wanted to read as much as I could because I truly found it fascinating. I read these books and I'm glad I did. These books just give you an idea of how hard doctors work and what the life of a doctor is like. Another recommendation is Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential. It has nothing to do with medicine but I read it and I think you should too. He talks about the life of a chef and how perfection and long long hours are demanded of him. I feel like there are some overlaps between the different settings. Chef/doctor and Restaurant/hospital. Anyways, This list should last you a long time. Hope you enjoy.


Edit: Added links.

u/chatecha · 2 pointsr/ems

You didn't mention books but I am going to give you two anyways: You must read House of God by Samuel Shem. It's a really fantastic satirical novel about first year medical students. You should also check our Into the Breach: A Year of Life and Death with EMS. Sort of a wacker book, but still worth a read.

Also check out the movie Mother, Jugs, and Speed

u/BuckeyeBentley · 2 pointsr/boston

Are you interested in medicine? House of God by Samuel Shem is about an intern at "the House of God" (read: Beth Israel Hospital). It's basically mandatory reading for anyone who works in healthcare. It's also extremely dark humor, so if you're offended easily I would avoid it.

u/smurfpopulation · 2 pointsr/todayilearned

The book House of God was actually based on the hospital this happened in (Beth Israel). Really a great read for anyone looking to find out more about (what hopefully used to be) the culture of medicine.

Edit: and apparently it's on sale.

u/devilbunny · 2 pointsr/medicine

Anesthesia at root is applied physiology. If that appeals to you, give it a shot.

Others may disagree, but I found that The House of God was tremendously helpful in thinking about things. Read it before and after third year med school and before and after internship. It pulled everything together for me - I got to the end of third year thinking "you know, I haven't just loved any of these things..." and decided to give anesthesia a try. Came home from the second day of my M4 rotation and told my wife I had decided what to do.

u/doktorboris · 1 pointr/personalfinance

Perhaps not as relevant as when I was in med school but read "House of God" by Samuel Shem

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0425238091

u/Tylerb1800 · -3 pointsr/medicalschool

He only needs this book