6 actions new medical students should take

Dear Class of 2020, You’ve worked hard to earn the privilege of becoming a physician. I hope you took some time before starting medical school to enjoy yourself and embrace your passions, be they travel, music or art, or simply spending time with family and friends. Becoming a doctor is a long, bumpy and often lonely road. Resiliency is essential. My first and most important piece of advice is to be sure you retain these other parts of your life that you enjoy so much. If you don’t make the effort, it won’t happen. Second, take time now to reflect on and celebrate your achievements. You’ve studied hard, scored well on your Medical College Admission Test and devoted time to community service and research. Your résumé was superb, and you interviewed well. Be proud of what you’ve achieved, and enthusiastic about the opportunities ahead. Third, have confidence in yourself. As you strive to master the massive amount of material you will need to learn, you will at times feel overwhelmed and inadequate. That experience is universal. But don’t doubt yourself. You earned your place. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Education Medical school Source Type: blogs