Open AccessA Survival Guide for Generalist Physicians in Academic Fellowships
Author(s) -
Saha Somnath,
Christakis Dimitri A.,
Saint Sanjay,
Whooley Mary A.,
Simon Steven R.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
journal of general internal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.746
H-Index - 180
eISSN - 1525-1497
pISSN - 0884-8734
DOI - 10.1046/j.1525-1497.1999.12138.x
Subject(s) - medicine , generalist and specialist species , plan (archaeology) , medical education , work (physics) , mechanical engineering , engineering , history , ecology , archaeology , habitat , biology
Summary Generalist physicians pursuing fellowship training should develop an early strategic plan to guide them through their fellowship years. Though each fellow’s plan must be individualized, fellows should get started on independent projects early, decide how much time to allocate to various activities, strike an individualized balance between course work and independent projects, and learn how to choose and maintain relationships with mentors. Early decision making with regard to these aspects of fellowship will allow trainees to maximize their learning, development, and progress toward career goals.