Friday Flashback: Amal Mattu’s 10 Pearls for Success in Residency

<p><strong>Host:</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Jessie Werner, MD</span></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Amal Mattu, MD</span></p> <p><strong>Overview: In this episode, Dr. Jessie Werner hears Dr. Amal Mattu’s 10 Pearls for Success in Residency. These pearls were developed for Interns but will benefit any level of training. Follow this advice and you’re sure to be a star resident. </strong></p> <p><strong>Key Resources: </strong></p> <p><strong>Check out Dr. Amal Mattu’s White Board Teaching with his 10 Pearls for Success below:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzGTqddnb96vVWo1ZWY4a01tazRTTGJKUjExZlRKeUFLVzBV"> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzGTqddnb96vVWo1ZWY4a01tazRTTGJKUjExZlRKeUFLVzBV</span></a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Points:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><strong>Learn the names of the Nurses and Techs! Thank them often. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Let’s face it, they spend more time with the patients than we’re able to. They know when something’s not right and they will catch things that will help you. </span></strong></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Don’t manage sick patient’s on your own. EM is a team sport. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Always notify your senior or attending about a sick patient. They’ll respect your good judgment and trust you more!</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Don’t judge patients or consultants without walking a mile in their shoes. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Everyone has their own story. Be empathetic and compassionate - it will make you feel better too.</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Peter Rosen “Nobody woke up this morning and decided to ruin YOUR day.” Happiness is you choice. Be happy, stay positive. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Enough said?</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Nobody expects you to know much (yet). But we do expect you to be 100% reliable. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Residency is a time of learning! It’s ok to not know things but show