On the thoracic half of my cardiothoracic rotation, I essentially was in solely esophagectomies all week (for better or for worse). These tended to range from 8-10 hours and I was remorseful that I did not get to see any lung lobe resections or lung surgeries. Being in three esophagectomies, however, I started to get […]
Tips on Doing Well in Rotations: Surgery
Welcome to my tips on doing well in rotations! This installment covers surgery. Disclaimer: I am talking from my experiences at my institution, mileage may vary where you are! Understand how to do a post-op progress note. We’re programmed in the beginning of medical school to follow a certain order in the patient interview: chief complaint, […]
Final Thoughts on Surgery
Sadly, surgery has come to a close. Out of all the rotations that I’ve completed so far, surgery has been my favorite by far. Looking back, surgery made me realize that I prefer procedures over clinic. As strange as it may sound, I found the OR to be quite peaceful. It’s just you, your team, and […]
