u/Unhappy_General5375

New PGY-2 here. I finished my IM prelim year, which I actually really enjoyed, so the transition to dermatology has been a bit rough. I constantly feel like I don’t have enough time to fully review my patients’ medical histories and medications to make sure I’m treating them appropriately, avoiding potential drug interactions, and considering the bigger clinical picture.

Overall, it feels like something is missing compared to IM, where I had more time to think through each patient and their medical issues. The double-booked 15-minute slots in particular have been challenging, and I’m finding it difficult to reconcile the pace of clinic with the level of thoroughness I’m used to. Anyone else have tips for this?