Pediatric Shelf and Starting Online OBGYN We discuss the past Thanksgiving holiday festivities. Eric talks about passing the Pediatric Shelf exam and some adjustments he'll make going forward. We cap off the episode with a suggestion for medical students who aren't sure…
Wrapping Up Pediatrics and Thanksgiving Prep We discuss in this episodes the final weeks of online pediatrics and how morning pediatric rounds have been going so far. Karen discusses her Thanksgiving plans and we update on the elective rotation research.
Cold Calling and Impending Turkey Day Update on Eric's attempts to get a shadowing opportunity during Christmas Break, and this leads to the recalibration of how to get it done. Additionally, this process reaffirms the need to research and network for 4th…
Starting Online Pediatrics and Shadowing Possibilities Eric and Karen discuss the wrapping up of the in-person pediatric rotation, an invitation to attend morning rounds, and Karen's preparations for the Holiday. Also, in this episode Eric discusses residency work hours. Loosly citing this…
Being in Someone's Shadow: Week 2 of Pediatrics Eric has completed his 2nd week of Pediatrics and has been learning how to live in someone's shadow. On the homefront we've lived through our first real halloween and having the hot water heater…
Pediatric Rotation Week 2- Ignorance May Be Closer to the Truth The hosts reflect on the pros and cons of Family medicine, and psych rotations vs Peds. We also spend some time discussing whether or not knowledge of what can go wrong…
LPs, ADHD, and Patients Not Pathologies The Hosts discuss the transition from Psych and into Pediatrics. The strategies used for preparing for the Shelf exam pay off. Eric's first 2 days in the NICU and clinic are eventful and impactful.
What's So Interesting About Psych We're tackling the last middle of the psych rotation and what makes it so interesting. Eric also goes over some things to keep in mind when doing the interview and how he is gauging how well he…
Special Rotation Discussion with Joseph Call and Patrick Bevans Special episode with host Eric Acker and guest student doctors: Joseph Call and Patrick Bevans share stories from various rotations. They give tips on how they've gotten through medical school so far and…
In-Person Psych Rotation Week 1 On the home-front we've gotten a water rower and the oldest child is starting speech therapy. Eric also discusses his first day of in-person psych.