happy Thursday guys! =)
It was a very busy week for me n friends for this week n it will continue to be like this for the next few weeks before we are going to Klang next month. There are lots of thing that we have to learn before heading to Klang for our clinical posting. Also there are lots of new things that i have to make myself adapted to it.
Everything was new for me. First day of my 3rd year was very very stressful for me but i dont know how about the others. I was very nervous when lecturers keep telling us that this will be the true beginning of our journey as a doctor in the future. This is the year that will decide are we all competent enough to be a good n safe doctor in the future.I feel lost for the moment because i dont have any guidance to go through my clinical year.
But Alhamdulillah when i keep on reminding myself that this is the choice that i have chose in my life n i will keep on strong to face anything that going to happen in my life,it makes me a bit relief. I know i have many people surrounding me that will keep on supporting me. They make me keep on strong in my path. =) InsyaAllah...do pray for me n my friends ^_^
Okay thats enough for the story..huhu..now i want to share some tips from Dr Harlina Halizah Siraj that i think were very useful for me n friends as a future doctor =)
1. SURVIVAL TIPS FOR HOUSE OFFICERS: Keep your room in the HO quarter clean, tidy & cheerful! Hire a keeper if you could afford one.Throw away all the rotten left-overs. Buy an air-freshener & some flowers. Pull up the curtains, let the sunlight in. It's supposed to be a bedroom, not a cave!
2. SURVIVAL TIPS FOR HOUSE OFFICERS: Spend your salary wisely. Share your first paycheck with your loved ones. Pay up your debts / credit card bills. Recall your financial planning lessons. Avoid weekly shopping mall rounds. Window shop with your stomach full, you'll be able to control the cravings.
3.SURVIVAL TIPS FOR HOUSE OFFICERS: Push the `pause' button, get out for some fresh air, watch the sunrise/sunset. Reflect & contemplate. Remember, you just a small part of a very complex design. Put your perspectives back on track. Inhale & exhale - be grateful to Allah for everything you have.
4. SURVIVAL TIPS FOR HOUSE OFFICERS : Volunteer to help arranging the call roster.Experience the pain in accomodating all requests and dealing with unhappy colleagues who could not get their wishes. Best time to learn how to give & take here!
5. SURVIVAL TIPS FOR HOUSE OFFICERS : Be friendly & mix around with everyone. Do not reserve your greetings only for the bosses & VIPs. Greet the staff nurses, PKs, cleaners, security guards, gardeners etc. Drink your coffee at the pantry. Stop being choosy & selective. Snobs are lonely people.
6. SURVIVAL TIPS FOR HOUSE OFFICERS : Pray for your patients' well-being. Support their emotional & spiritual needs. Listen to their stories. Don't be afraid to be close to your patients. You will learn how to detach your emotions & rational thinking while looking after patients - so you'll remain objective and professional.Learn the balance to keep the ideal distance between you and the patients.
7. SURVIVAL TIPS FOR HOUSE OFFICERS : Surprise those who look down upon you by exceeding their expectations. Impress those who think highly of you by exceeding their expectation too. Whatever it is, do your level best. Be brave to take up challenges, be humble enough to ask for assistance and be ready to receive feedback - Recipe for a satisfying career!
8. SURVIVAL TIPS FOR HOUSE OFFICERS : Do not allow self pity to consume you now. Never curse yourself. Regretting your life choice of becoming a medical doctor, feeling envious with those friends who are enjoying life, free to do whatever they like? Well, I bet they're envious of YOU too! Just hang on there, persevere & be strong.
9. SURVIVAL TIPS FOR HOUSE OFFICERS : Admit your mistakes and try to redeem yourself. It takes a lot of courage, self-esteem and confidence to own up for your shortcomings. At the same time, do not boast around and inflate yourself. If you've really done good, let others acknowledge. You do not have to keep reminding others.
10. SURVIVAL TIPS FOR HOUSE OFFICERS : Enhance your medical knowledge thru' revising textbooks/notes ( I hope you haven't sold all textbooks to the juniors in med school!). Get answers to questions ASAP. Experience medicine with accurate knowledge/information, not simply following orders like zombies -without critical thinking.
lots of love,
zierahanie =)
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