Lots and Lots of Pearls

Be tenacious Revile mediocrityAim for excellence Maintain humility throughout residency and thereafter… there is always more to learn and more to grow. Anticipate potential complications and speak up- you can prevent complications this wayBe thorough in your exam and assessment, leave nothing to uncertainty… if you just subject discomfort to ascertain information, then explain this but proceed, for an exam that does not produce thorough findings was not a worthy exam at all.Ask questions! Ask if this makes senseAs much as we all love zebras, remember that’s HORSES are much more commonNever take short cuts. Be efficient but NO short cuts. Use economy of motion.Finally, BE CURIOUS AND PASSIONATE. these two attributes are the fuel you need to be a great physician.