4 weeks- outpatient. 9-5pm
4 weeks- inpatient. Call every 4th night. You only sleep overnight every
12th night.
What were your weekend hours?
3 days off during the 4 week
inpatient. Weekends off during outpatient.
What should we know about the attendings and residents?
They are
generally interested in you learning and are reasonable. No pimping.
Did you learn any new procedures or skills?
Yes.
What books were useful for the shelf exam?
blueprints
How was your shelf exam?
9/10
Did you have enough time to study for it?
Yes, but I was lulled
into a false sense of security. By the time I heard the rumors that it
was going to be a tough test, it was to late for me. But it's not too
late for you. This would be an easy rotation to honor.
What pearls of wisdom should an incoming student ABSOLUTELY know?
Um....NEC.
How would you rate the stress level?
mellow
Are you now more or less interested in this specialty as a career?
