Full Description
The ultimate survival guide for medical students, interns, residents and fellows, Staying Human during Residency Training provides time-tested advice and the latest information on every aspect of a resident's life - from choosing a residency program, to coping with stress, enhancing self-care, and protecting personal and professional relationships. Allan D. Peterkin, MD, provides hundreds of tips on how to cope with sleep deprivation, time pressures, and ethical and legal issues. This fifth edition features new, leading-edge information on enhancing personal resilience, planning one's career, pursuing leadership roles, and using new technologies to maximize learning. Presenting practical antidotes to cynicism, careerism, and burnout, Peterkin also offers guidance on fostering more empathic connection with patients and deepening relationships with colleagues, friends, and family. Acknowledged by thousands of doctors across North America as an invaluable resource, Staying Human during Residency Training has helped to shape notions of trainee well-being for medical educators worldwide.Informative, compassionate, and professional, this new edition will again show why it is required reading for medical students and new physicians pursuing postgraduate training.
Contents
Contents Foreword to the Fifth Edition Introduction to the Fifth Edition Acknowledgements 1 Body and Soul: The Risks, Challenges, and Opportunities of Resident Training Anxiety and Depression Substance Abuse Abuse and Harassment Suicide Relationships Job Satisfaction Stressors Other Health Risks Key Trends Around Residency Stress Major Manifestations of Burnout Individual Vulnerabilities Developmental Issues What Residents Want Elements of Physician Wellbeing What about Happiness? 2 Preventive Medicine: Choosing a Humane Residency Program Factors Picking a Specialty Considerations in Choosing a Residency The Human Factor The Interview Before Signing On: What to Look for in Residency Contracts Preparing a Curriculum Vitae Navigating the Match: Tips and Resources Additional Reading and Resources 3 Physician Heal Thyself: Taking Care of Your Body Sleep Top 10 Cognitive and Neurobehavioral Effects of Fatigue Tips for Regular Sleep Diet Fuel-Efficient Snacks Eating Strategies Bad Habits Other Stress Busters Exercise Simple Relaxation Exercises Remaining Mindful Protecting Your Physical Health Protecting Yourself from Physical Violence Strategies to Ensure Safety Avoiding Viral and Bacterial Infections Universal Blood and Body-Fluid Precautions Illness During Training 4 Staying Whole: Maximizing Supports and Finding Balance Maximizing Support at Work A Good Mentor Support Groups Setting Up Your Own Support Group Maximizing a Personal Sense of Control Personal Strategies for Maintaining Balance Additional Reading Other Resident Wellness Resources 5 Protecting and Improving Personal and Professional Relationships Couple Life Avoiding Trouble in Couple Life Parenting The Single Resident Other Residents Signs of Trouble Among Residents Dealing with Team Troubles The Impaired Colleague Residents as Teachers: Working with Students Guide to the Ethical Behavior of Clinical Teachers Responsibilities to Students Nursing and Other Staff Attending Physicians Signs of Trouble in Resident-Attending Physician Relationship Dealing with Unprofessional or Disruptive Behavior Patients: How to be a Mindful, Caring Doctor Signs of Trouble in Relationships with Patients Delivering Bad News to Patients Other Tips to Enhance Communication with Your Patient Practical Strategies for Practising a More Narrative-Based Medicine Remaining Sensitive and Compassionate about Death Resources for Physician Health and Help with Substance Abuse Additional Readings and Resources 6 One Size Does Not Fit All: Unique Concerns Women International Medical Graduates Visible Minority Residents Religious Residents Gay and Lesbian Residents Residents with a Disability, Chronic Illness, or Learning Challenge Additional Resources 7 Whiz Kids: Teaching, Learning, and Leading with No Time Learning Basic Learning Styles Continuing Medical Education Exams! Test Taking Tips Teaching How to Give an Effective Audiovisual Presentation Using Slides, Overheads, and PowerPoint Other Tips on Organizing your Presentation Becoming a Leader Expanding your Worldview Humanities and Arts-Based Learning Additional Resources 8 Not Just a Job: Professionalism, Ethics Issues, and Legal Considerations Ethics vs Legal Considerations Ethics Issues Legal Considerations Other Resources and References 9 Taking Care of Business: Managing Your Finances Budgeting Education Debts Medical Moonlighting and Its Tax Implications Other Tax Deductions Insurance Obtaining a Loan or Line of Credit Help from Other Professionals Post-Residency Help 10 I'm Finally Done: Now What? Thoughts on the End of Residency Options after Residency Summary Other Well-Being Resources 11 Knowledge is Power: Helpful Web Resources Applying for Residency & Tips on the Match Residents' Organizations Wellness Resources Physician Health Useful Networking Sites for Residents CME Websites Search Tools for Medical Research Useful Medical Websites Databases Medical Journal Internet Addresses Medical Literature Websites Online Journal Clubs Clinical Practice Guidelines Specialty Board Exams Resident Researchers/PhD Students Legal Resources Financial and Business Resources Specialty Associations National Medical Associations International Medical Associations Special Interest Groups Index
