A new year means new beginnings. For some people it might be a new job, a new school, a new home or a new focus. For me, 2021 brought an all too familiar change… a TDY rotation. If you are not familiar with “TDY” it stands for Temporary Duty Assignment, and it is when the … More New Kid in the OR
One of the things that intimidated me the most about moving on to residency was the thought of taking “call.” Am I really expected to be awake and functional for 24+ hours in a row? How often will I have to be on call? Are there different types of call? Will I be able to … More Surviving Intern Year: Taking Call
I have wanted a dog for as long as I can remember. I grew up with dogs (Tessa a Gorden Setter and Shadow a Newfoundland/Black Lab Mix) when I lived in South Africa, however we had to give our dogs away when we emigrated when I was 6 years old. From the moment we landed … More Owning a Dog in Residency
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