Starting my second week into this rotation I tried to get more involved. Every morning the residents round on their patients very briefly then write up their notes and orders. I tried to help and take a patient or two of my own to round on, but again, it was very brief. Around 9am the attending likes to have a teaching session where he finds some interesting topic or article. Since I felt as though I could not contribute very much I took it upon myself to look up an article of interest for the next day's talk. The topic he chose was very interesting, traumatic brain injuries and concussions. By no means did I have to work hard to be interested and engaged in these articles, if anything, I was trying to contain my excitement and interest. I try very hard to take on any task given to me such as H&P's or admission notes, but this is not exactly the amount of work that other rotations will have. I like to think that this rotation (at this point in time for me) will help ease me into the chaos that is the ER, my second rotation. I am very grateful for all the things I have learned on this rotation because the ER and primary care offices cannot take the time that the providers can, here, to discuss treatment plans with patients.
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**As many of you can tell, I graduated AMC's program in May of 2017. Current plan is to start a new blog related to my Fellowship after PA school. Stay tuned for the link and updates :)**
Lindsey the
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