First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course (August 4-5) | 2023-12

12_How to Succeed in Fellowship

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This document provides tips and advice on how to succeed in a fellowship. The critical components identified are: building a strong fund of knowledge, being a good consultant, working well with others, conducting research and delivering academic presentations, receiving mentorship and career guidance, and maximizing endoscopic experience.<br /><br />To expand your fund of knowledge, it is suggested to engage in "snack reading" throughout the day, focusing on specific patient issues rather than overwhelming yourself with extensive reading. Resources such as UpToDate, PubMed review articles, ASGE videos, and DDSEP are recommended.<br /><br />Patients should be seen as valuable teachers. Take opportunities to independently review primary data, work closely with pathology and radiology, and follow the clinical course of interested consult patients.<br /><br />To be a good consultant, always ask the primary team about the consult questions and think about additional ways the GI team can help the patient and the team. Teaching the housestaff and residents about their patients is important and beneficial.<br /><br />Professionalism is emphasized, including being punctual, using clear communication, and treating all individuals respectfully.<br /><br />Having good relationships with colleagues involves respecting them and providing thorough sign out information. It is important to ask for help when needed but also take responsibility for your own work.<br /><br />The document also provides guidance on conducting research and delivering academic presentations. Choosing more than one research mentor and project is suggested, including shorter term and longitudinal projects that can be completed during fellowship. Presentations should be reviewed by a faculty mentor, and feedback should be sought regularly from all individuals you work with.<br /><br />The difference between a mentor and a coach is discussed, with advice to seek mentorship from more than one person and to clarify expectations for each rotation.<br /><br />Maximizing endoscopic experience involves scoping as much as possible with different people, understanding the importance of informed consent, effectively running the endoscopy unit, and managing complications.<br /><br />In summary, to succeed in fellowship, it is important to have a strong fund of knowledge, be a good consultant, work well with others, conduct research and deliver academic presentations, seek mentorship and career guidance, and maximize endoscopic experience.

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