Open AccessThe Calm Before The Storm: The 4th Year of Medical School prior to a Surgery Residency
Author(s) -
Curt Tribble,
Nick Teman,
Walter H. Merrill
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the heart surgery forum/the heart surgery forum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.255
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1522-6662
pISSN - 1098-3511
DOI - 10.1532/hsf.3919
Subject(s) - medicine , medical school , nothing , medical education , residency training , family medicine , general surgery , medical emergency , philosophy , epistemology , continuing education
Many medical students figure that their fourth year of medical school should be a time primarily focused on residency interviews and resting up for residency. While the interview part is necessary, the concept that one should be resting during that year is a myth. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Your top priority should be to prepare yourself to hit the ground running as a great surgical intern.