First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course (August 7 - 8) | 2022-12_How to Succeed in Fellowship Without Really Trying

12_How to Succeed in Fellowship Without Really Trying
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This document provides tips and advice on how to succeed in a medical fellowship. It highlights the critical components of a fellowship, which include building a strong fund of knowledge, becoming a good consultant, collaborating well with others, conducting research and academic presentations, finding mentorship and career guidance, and maximizing endoscopic experience.<br /><br />To expand one's fund of knowledge, the document suggests doing "snack reading" throughout the day, focusing on specific patient issues rather than overwhelming oneself with extensive reading. It also recommends utilizing educational resources like Uptodate, PubMed, ASGE videos, and DDSEP.<br /><br />The document emphasizes the importance of learning from patients by independently reviewing primary data, following the clinical course of interested consult patients, and staying involved in the care of clinic patients. It also provides advice on how to be a good consultant, including asking the primary team about the consult questions and finding ways to help beyond answering the specific question.<br /><br />Professionalism is highlighted as an important aspect of fellowship success, involving punctuality, clear and respectful communication with all stakeholders, and setting clear expectations. Getting along with colleagues is also important and involves treating fellow fellows with respect, providing thorough sign-outs, doing one's own work, but also asking for help when needed.<br /><br />The document provides guidance on conducting research and making academic presentations, suggesting the selection of multiple research mentors and projects, both short and long term. It also discusses the importance of seeking feedback on presentations and using local audiences as critics to improve public speaking skills.<br /><br />Differentiating between mentors and coaches, the document encourages seeking mentorship beyond one's home institution and clarifying expectations for each rotation. Maximizing endoscopic experience involves scoping with different people and accepting that everyone starts off struggling with colonoscopy.<br /><br />Consent is emphasized as a critical part of procedures, suggesting that if unsure about risks, one should look them up and take time to explain the procedure to patients, using visuals if necessary. Running the endoscopy unit includes clear and respectful communication with the sedation nurse and tech, meeting the patient before being sedated, and discussing findings with the patient and family.<br /><br />Dealing with complications is addressed by working closely with attending physicians, closely following up on complications, and seeing patients regularly until resolved.<br /><br />Overall, this document provides a comprehensive guide to succeeding in a medical fellowship with tips and advice on each critical component of fellowship experience.
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