EM Intern Struggling With Notes/MDMs — Advice?

EM intern here. I feel like I’m spending way too much time worrying about finishing my notes instead of seeing more patients. I prefer documenting as I go because I really don’t want to stay after my shift finishing notes, but I feel like it’s slowing me down and affecting how many patients I’m seeing.

I’m also struggling with writing MDMs. I know I’m still early in residency, but I feel like I should be better at this by now and sometimes feel pretty dumb trying to put my clinical reasoning into words.
Any advice on getting faster/more efficient with notes and improving MDMs? What worked for you as an intern?

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u/osteopathicdoc — 2 months ago

Which no-annual-fee credit card would you recommend?

I’m a resident physician looking for a no-annual-fee credit card with strong cash-back rewards or travel points. I’d appreciate any recommendations, especially for a good everyday card. Thanks!

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u/osteopathicdoc — 2 months ago

How low should I let the battery go prior to charging it?

I only have access to supercharger since I don't have a charger at the apt complex. I have a model y performance.

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u/osteopathicdoc — 2 months ago
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Flow 2 Owners

Will the app tell me when I need to empty the dustbin? Also, will it tell me when I need to clean something?

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u/osteopathicdoc — 3 months ago

Starting an anesthesia off-service rotation as an EM intern. Any advice on how to prepare/what to do as I rotate through?

never rotated through anesthesia (not even as a student)

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u/osteopathicdoc — 3 months ago

Rosh Review Studying Inquiry

I have a required number of question sets to complete each week during residency, and I’m trying to figure out the most effective way to learn from them. I’ve never been someone who can just read an explanation, remember it, and move on.

In medical school, I relied heavily on Anki, but I’m not sure if that’s realistic or sustainable during residency. I also don’t feel like I learn well by simply reading explanations, even though I know people say the explanations are where most of the learning happens.

I’d really appreciate any tips or advice on how you approached question banks during residency. Did you take notes, use Anki, keep a notebook, review missed questions a certain way, or have another system that worked well?

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u/osteopathicdoc — 3 months ago
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New Narwal Flow 2 owner. Any tips, settings, or things you wish you knew?

Hi everyone! I just got my Narwal Flow 2 and I’m excited to get it set up. I’d love to hear any advice from long-time owners.

A few questions:

  • What settings do you recommend for daily cleaning?
  • Any maintenance tips to keep it running well?
  • Anything you wish you knew when you first got yours?
  • Are there any features or automations I should enable?

For reference, I have a ~500 sq ft studio with mostly hard floors and one 5×7 rug.

Thanks in advance! Looking forward to learning from everyone’s experience.

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u/osteopathicdoc — 4 months ago

What Robot Vacuum/Mop Would You Buy for My Small Apartment?

Looking for a robot vacuum + mop recommendation for a 500 sq ft studio apartment.

My place is mostly LVT/hard flooring with one 5x7 area rug. I’d like something that vacuums and mops well, has good navigation, and can handle the rug without issues. Auto-emptying would be a nice bonus, but not a requirement.

I was originally interested in the Narwal Flow 2, but it’s more than I’d like to spend right now. I’m looking for the best value option that performs well without getting into the $800-$1,500 range.

Budget is ideally under $400, but I could stretch a little for something that’s truly worth it.

What would you buy in my situation?

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u/osteopathicdoc — 4 months ago

Long Island coffee people: where are you buying freshly roasted espresso beans?

Looking for the freshest coffee beans on Long Island (preferably Suffolk County) for espresso.

I have a Breville and am looking for locally roasted beans with a clearly marked roast date.

What local roasters or coffee shops do you recommend? Bonus points if you’ve personally used them for espresso.

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u/osteopathicdoc — 4 months ago