Cheerleading

ending this rotation with nights. wednesday 8pm to 10am and thursday 8pm to 10am. 

Today was my attendings last day. we would get a new one for tomorrow [Friday] morning. So, today after not too much sleep and rounding on our patients, Dr.R wanted to meet with me and the other guy on my team individually. I was nervous because she was pretty stoic and strict for the last 2 weeks. When i sat down, she smiled and started with, “I think you did a terrific job on our service and I am very happy that I was able to work with you.” Obviously, I felt much more at ease after this. She told me about my strengths and then spent some time giving my advice on how to improve my presentations and notes. It was just what i needed. A good self confidence boost with a realistic view of how i can make myself be even better. 

medical school does not have enough moments of confidence building. we do not get enough people telling us that we are surviving, and doing a good job while surviving. as a future resident and attending, i plan on being a cheerleader to medical students i see. because really, we all need a cheerleader every once in a while.