Career and Life Planning Workbook for Medical Residents

WWW . A D V E N T U R E S I N M E D I C I N E . C O M 89 Job Transition “ “ Sneak Peak Kelli Webb, MD Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon SIH Medical Group 10 Continue to read and study about every patient. 7HY[PJPWH[L PU QV\YUHS JS\I 4 4 JVUMLYLUJLZ L[J 9LHSPaL [OH[ Z[Hќ WH[PLU[Z WO`ZPJPHUZ HUK [OL community develop opinions about your quality as soon as you arrive - and often it’s initially based mostly on the way you treat others, the way you respond to pages, the way you deal with unfavorable situations, the way you talk about patients in private. Be nice. Be self-less. Be professional. 1. How do I go about creating work-life balance? 2. What are some strategies for minimizing and managing the stress of my transition? 3. What can I do to increase my chances of success before I start practicing?