Ep.19 - Dean's Chat: 2nd Year Residents, Dr. Groeschl, Dr. Hill, and Dr. Brown

Dean's Chat host, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen, is joined by Dr. Ross Groeschl, Dr. Zack Hill, and Dr. Joseph Brown to discuss their residency experience at Grant Medical Center. All are currently 2nd-year residents – Dr. Groeschl is a graduate of the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. Hill is a graduate of Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine, and Dr. Brown is a graduate of the Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine. Tune in for a great discussion on the path each took to Grant Medical Center; undergraduate work, choosing a College of Podiatric Medicine, the clerkship experience, the caseload, the call, the variety of cases, the rotations, and future plans. These three will thrive and be leaders in our great profession! In this episode, the residents discuss the crucial role of building a solid foundation of knowledge and skills during medical school to succeed in residency. They emphasize the need to grasp recurring concepts and topics in clinical settings and the operating room. They share their personal experience of focusing on building a strong base during medical school through dedicated studying and hard work.  Overall, the residents emphasize the significance of utilizing medical school as a foundation to develop a strong base of knowledge and skills, which ultimately contributes to success in residency. They encourage residents to seize opportunities for learning and growth during residency, such as participating in additional cases and dedicating extra time. While acknowledging the challenges and discomfort that may arise during residency, they believe that putting in effort and maintaining an open mindset toward learning will lead to personal growth and success. They advise residents to take advantage of every opportunity to scrub in on extra cases, even if they are not assigned, and to fully embrace the clinical experience during residency. They also mention that repetition plays a key role in residency, as residents may require less preparation for certain cases after multiple exposures.  Dr. Jensen and the residents emphasize the importance of a strong work ethic and hard work in residency programs. They highlight that effort and a willingness to learn are key factors in succeeding in a residency program. While education is valuable, they stress that putting in the effort and maintaining an open mindset toward learning truly makes a difference.  The residents also mention that hard work does not go unnoticed in residency programs. They emphasize that program directors and faculty members can distinguish between residents who are dedicated and those who are not. They stress that hard work stands out and is appreciated more than one may realize. Residency programs value residents who demonstrate effort, a willingness to learn, and a proactive approach to their education and training. Dean's Chat Website  Dean's Chat Episodes  Dean's Chat Blog Why Podiatric Medicine?  Become a Podiatric Physician