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Practical information for medical students embarking on surgical rotations. Learn what's expected, how to succeed, and essential study tips. Be part of the team, know your patients, and excel in your responsibilities. This guide covers attitude, effort, study time, and necessary tools to carry with you. Equip yourself to be a great medical student with a good attitude, commitment to patients, and the ability to anticipate needs. Get tips on writing admit orders and surgical notes.
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Practical Information for Medical Students Marie Unruh, MD Kira Long, MD
Surgical Rotation – What’s Expected? • Varies from service to service • Be flexible • Ask early
Attitude • You are part of the team! • Don’t: • make excuses • whine or lie • Use common sense • Be enthusiastic
Effort • Be on time • Follow the chain of command • Work hard
OR • Know your patients • Know the case • Know the anatomy
Floor • Know your patients • Always have rounds reports • Be able to present your patients: succinctly! • Try to anticipate the needs of the team • D/C orders • Transfer orders
Study Time • Use effectively • Study for the oral or written shelf • Helpful textbooks • Lawrence – Essentials of General Surgery • Case Files • Surgical Recall
Things To Carry With You • Tape • Gauze • Order sheets • Blank Progress Notes • Scissors • Something to study
How to be a GREAT medical student! • Good attitude/enthusiasm (without being annoying) • Committed to your patients • Can anticipate – both in the OR and out • Always busy doing something, but always available to the team
How To: • Write admit orders • Write a surgical note