GROWING UP
Was reading Dust's blog just now and started thinking about interviews as such. I was planning to put together my C.V. this weekend - soooo not looking forward to it. And I feel like I have no real experience these past 3 years, like I should have research papers and posters under my belt even though I know it's so not true. Cuz as you were all saying, there's a lot of school-related experiences you could use during interviews as well. I think I just forget them once it's all over.
Part of me thinks it sucks cuz I have to all over from scratch for my C.V. since pretty much all my things up to undergrad is no longer relevant. But another part of me is glad because it's like I've wiped my slate clean. Although I have to say that I've enjoyed my experiences up through undergrad.
And in relation to interviewing skills and such, or just talking to people in general...sounding confident is key. I honestly believe that this is what sets apart the good students from the amazing ones in clinic. And this has been my biggest struggle so far. I have the knowledge in my head and my attending doctors know that I am a competent clinician, and yet somehow when I present my cases to them, I sound like I'm second-guessing myself. Something I've been trying to work on that this quarter - my presentation skills. I'm great with speaking to large groups because I can practice saying the same thing over and over. But you never get the exact same patient twice in clinic. Which is what makes it exciting too I suppose. I think I just need to see more patients - bring it!
Oops...almost forgot. Happy V-day everyone! What are your plans for tonight?
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