#osteoblr

Roadkill coyote.

But I have now officially graduated!

Had to share this here XD (via)

Folks, protect your interns. Treat them like they want to be there, because 99% of them do. Don't shit on them, and be there if someone else does. This is such a critical point, where they're getting real responsibilities and flooded with fears/anxieties about wanting to do this well. These are all normal worries but if you don't foster and protect that drive, they'll lose it. Which is not just their loss, but ours. We talk about changing the culture of medicine all the time--if we really believe that, the window opens every July. Someone will inevitably take that sentiment as "coddling." There is, of course, a huge difference but that comes down to your opinion of what true leadership really means. I'm not perfect by any stretch, but I at least try to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and treat people the way I expect to be treated--patiently. I want my interns to expect the same and give the same. I resent the numerous times I was nevertheless treated poorly, and even more when I discovered my interns being treated poorly. I could go on and on about this, but really just be patient and treat them like they want to be there. They do, and it'll pay dividends over the ensuing months/years to come.

Current pic of my skull cabinet. I’ll take a picture of all the skulls together soon.

felt cute n thicc pre-interview today

I’m a real doctor, yoooooooooo!!

In all fairness, that kid probably did look “sluggish and apathetic”. However, you don’t use this word in pediatrics unless you’re about to send them to the ED or, if you’re in the ED, you’re about to admit them. Lethargic kids are a big deal. They barely respond. A lot of times attendings associate lethargic with being pretty much obtunded. A true lethargic kid doesn’t get mad when you examine them cause frankly they’re too weak. They may give a weak cry but they aren’t super reactive. You’ll know they’re sick when you see them. You look at them and something inside you goes, “Oh shit”. So just a warning to all you students out there. Don’t break out lethargic for a kid who is just sleepy. Lethargic means they need help immediately.