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Link re: #4.

Congrats to all! There will be long days. When the imposter syndrome kicks in, reflect on how far you have come & remind yourself that intern year is a journey of becoming. You will grow. Be humble. Be kind. Be curious. And never forget why you chose this incredible field.

7. 💖When you’re at your lowest, go to the bedside. Residency will stretch you, some days you’ll feel exhausted, defeated, and unsure of everything. In those moments, go sit w/ a patient & their family. It will remind you why you chose this path, and why it’s all worth it.

6. 💌Say thank you, early and often. Build relationships. Thank the nurses, the environmental services team, your co-residents, the night float who signed out clearly, etc. Hospitals runs on teamwork and mutual respect. Gratitude/relationships build trust and carry you far.

5. 🚨Call the rapid/code. You will not ruin someone’s life by calling a rapid response/code. If your gut says something is off, it probably is. You will never regret advocating for a patient, only staying quiet when you shouldn’t have.

4. 📈Approach every day w/ a #GrowthMindset. My class APD @LahiaYemaneMD got me this book (link at end) as a new intern at @StanfordPedsRes. When “wrong” or met w/ criticism, take what you learned from the moment, & continue onwards towards being the physician you aspire to.

3. 🏝️“On my island…”. Ask for help when you need it - always. BUT, before you ask for help in clinical scenarios, ask yourself “if I was alone on my island, what would I do?” Compare your answer w/ their answer - that’s how you grow in clinical judgment. I *still* say this line.

2.🧠Clinical reasoning is NOT just about making the diagnosis. It’s about thinking through possibilities, & why some are more likely. Use data you gather in history/exam to create a tiered hypothesis. Share thoughts out loud so attendings see how you arrive at your conclusion.