In this episode of the Physician Grind, Rigoberto Perez Hernandez shares his initiation into the medical profession
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In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives. Dr. Rob McMickle shares with us his experience working in the ICU while the Oscars are going on. “The Oscars will come and go year after year; but the most painfully dramatic and honest moments of human existence that require no stage, grandeur, self-importance, or smitten audience will continue to transpire daily in the unit.“
Twenty-Seconds
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives, Karen O’Laco shares how the pressures of medical school had caused her to shirk learning opportunities out of fear of being bothersome or judged as incompetent. She shares a story during her surgical rotation when her involvement in the case led to a minor delay that frustrated the anesthesiologist. She discusses how the anesthesiologist’s disdain for her affected her ability to speak up when the patient’s post-operative course takes a turn for the worse.
Thanksgiving
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives, Dr. Basrai shares with us memories from his first Thanksgiving as a resident. Dr. Basrai was living in a new city away from his family and friends. He soon learned that working at the hospital on the holiday is not all bad.
Oscar Night in the ICU
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives. Dr. Rob McMickle shares with us his experience working in the ICU while the Oscars are going on. “The Oscars will come and go year after year; but the most painfully dramatic and honest moments of human existence that require no stage, grandeur, self-importance, or smitten audience will continue to transpire daily in the unit.“
Fashion Week Fashionista
Scrubs are magical. They are the greatest things ever created. I guess I'll never want to be one of those people that have to go shopping for their work clothes. This blog talks about the difference between what Corporate America has to wear versus what Emergency Physicians wear.
Match Day
In this edition of the Physician Grind we revisit Match Day. A day where Medical Students discover where they will be shipped off to complete their residency training. Dr. Liz shares her Match Day story.
A Warm Farewell
Another busy night in the Emergency Department when a frequent flyer rolls in. Let's just say he had a little too much to drink. It's these type of patients that allow me, the drunk whisperer, to really shine.
LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!!!
Tune in for the MAAAAAAIIIIIIIN EVENT of the EVENING!!!!! In the red corner: A 92 years young gem hailing from a local nursing home MR. X!!!! In the blue corner the reigning champion CT “the scanner of the universe” TECH!!!
Vacation's Over
Just returned after an epic trip to Southeast Asia. It was a nice decompressing trip and I am glad to be back. I decide to go hang out with some friends before my first shift back in the ED. My drive home would be one that I would never forgot.