So, I signed up to do my first EM shift in November. So exciting!
I do feel a little lame postponing it for two weeks, but there are a few reasons why:
1) Only 2 attendings know my deal (i.e. the fact that I am a "fake" sub-i and haven't seen a patient for 18 months), and I wanted to start out working with one of them. I'll work with other people later on when I'm feeling like less of a moron.
2) They are on for a bunch of nights next week, but only when I have class all day the day after. That would suck, and while I'll have to be awake for 36 hours in a row in a future life, I see no reason to do this to myself now.
3) Other shifts conflicted with class, so that was out.
And at least this way (theoretically) I will have time to do a little reading to brush up on my sh*t in advance.
I'm still nervous. I kind of wish I could fit in a shift sooner, but it is what it is.
I hope I like it!
4 Pearls of Wisdom:
Best of luck to you! I love emergency medicine so far, though I'm "just" an EMT and a frequent volunteer in the local city ED. I really look forward to reading about your experiences! I have a friend who was also looking at both neuro and emergency, so it will be interesting to see if you make the same choice he did.
I just started my EM rotation, and so far it's been great. I hope that your shift goes well too!
You'll do great! Us EM people are pretty friendly, too... just fill 'em in on your situation.
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