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12_How to Succeed in Fellowship Without Really Trying

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This document provides tips on how to succeed in a medical fellowship program. It highlights critical components of fellowship such as expanding knowledge, being a good consultant, working well with others, conducting research and academic presentations, finding mentorship and career guidance, and maximizing endoscopic experience. <br /><br />To expand knowledge, the document recommends doing snack reading instead of reading journals cover to cover. It suggests focusing on specific patient issues rather than overwhelming oneself with large volumes of reading. It also lists educational resources like Uptodate, PubMed, ASGE videos, and DDSEP.<br /><br />The document emphasizes that patients are the best teachers and advises taking every opportunity to independently review primary data of inpatients and outpatients. Keeping a list of consult patients and following their clinical course is also recommended. The document also suggests calling clinic patients to discuss test results and next steps.<br /><br />To be a good consultant, the document advises always asking the primary team about the consult question and considering other ways the GI team can help the patient. The importance of teaching residents and being a good consultant is stressed.<br /><br />Professionalism is highlighted as being punctual, using clear communication with the primary team and patients, and treating colleagues with respect. Asking for help when needed is encouraged.<br /><br />For research and academic presentations, the document recommends finding more than one research mentor and working on shorter and longer-term projects. It advises keeping interesting cases for future presentations and getting presentations reviewed by a faculty mentor.<br /><br />Differentiating between a mentor and a coach is discussed, and it is advised to seek out mentors beyond the home institution. The document emphasizes clarifying expectations for each rotation, understanding learning objectives, and seeking feedback frequently.<br /><br />To maximize endoscopic experience, the document suggests practicing with different people and not getting discouraged in the beginning. The importance of informed consent is highlighted, along with the need to clearly communicate with the sedation nurse and tech.<br /><br />Lastly, the document emphasizes the importance of running the endoscopy unit responsibly, properly communicating with patients, and closely following up on procedure complications.<br /><br />In summary, the document provides guidance on succeeding in a medical fellowship program by focusing on key components such as expanding knowledge, being a good consultant, working well with others, conducting research and academic presentations, finding mentorship and career guidance, and maximizing endoscopic experience.

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working well with others

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academic presentations

finding mentorship

career guidance

maximizing endoscopic experience