APMA News - November/December 2024 - A1

Young Physicians
November/December 2024 | Issue 91
Trusted News and Information
for Young Physicians and Students
From Classroom to Clinic:
Transitioning from Student to Resident
By Ellianne Nasser, DPM
Moving from student to resident marks a significant shift from academic
learning to hands-on clinical practice. You have gained knowledge and
experience, but what else should you keep in mind? Hear from Ellianne
Nasser, DPM, residency director at Geisinger Community Medical Center
(Scranton, PA) and APMA member, as she shares her best tips for navigating
this professional change.
mentor you through the process. Many
programs include hands-on workshops
early in the didactic training to ensure
their learners are up to speed on different
procedures and surgical/clinical
skills.
T
ransitioning
from podiatric
medical student to resident can
be overwhelming and daunting,
regardless of how well-trained and wellprepared
you may feel as a student. Our
podiatry schools have varying curricula,
and the hands-on experience afforded
students in school clinics and on rotations
can differ considerably.
WHAT TO EXPECT
When you think of life as an intern, you
might imagine long hours, high workload,
and limited rest. Fortunately, many
residency programs are starting to focus
on wellness, mental health, and worklife
balance for learners. The work will
be there, but you will have the support
of your co-residents and upper-year residents
to help manage the caseload and
HOW TO PREPARE
One skill I believe is vital to succeed in
residency is the ability to multitask and
stay organized. Set yourself up for success
by knowing the policies in place
for your program, and plug into your
calendar important dates, labs, and
your call schedule. Arrive early for every
assignment. Talk with your attending
the evening before surgery. Preparation
will boost your confidence and in turn
improve your performance.
Finally, remember to take time
for you: You will function better as a
resident, colleague, and doctor if you are
taking care of yourself. Schedule days off
throughout the year to rest and regroup.
Connect with your co-residents outside
of the workplace. Make time for the
extracurricular activities that are important
to you.
This is an exciting time in your career.
Enjoy the process and be proud of all that
you have accomplished thus far!
Ellianne Nasser, DPM
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