Must Know Before Starting 3rd YEAR MEDICAL SCHOOL ROTATIONS

[@smivlibee5936]

Ok bribe my preceptor got it 😊✅

[@noahbrown9497]

Thanks Michael! I'm starting third year and FM next week and these tips were great!

[@ERdoctorMike]

Goodluck man! Let me know if you have any questions.

[@cathy9279]

Keep up the great work Michael! I’m still hanging in there!

[@ERdoctorMike]

Great to hear from you Cathy! Hope all is well!

[@John-ej4pq]

Hi Michael - thanks for the tips. I'm starting rotations next month and was wondering if you could shed some light on how rotations relate to STEP 1. I go to a med school where the schedule is built such that med students take STEP 1 AFTER rotations. Therefore, I am starting rotations without having prepared for/taken STEP 1 and I am feeling very unprepared as a result. Do you think this is a big deal? And do you think there are any high yield things I could study in this next month or should I just take it easy? Thanks

[@ERdoctorMike]

That’s super weird but I guess you really don’t have a choice. Step 1 would barely prepare you for rotations. I always recommend studying pharm as much as possible for rotations. You are gonna learn a ton on rotations and it will stick better than reading a book or memorizing flashcards. Go in with an open mind and try not to be too hard on yourself. Initially docs really only want you to get a good history and do a good physical. Of course try and come up with a plan but they won’t care what you say initially lol

[@Pedro-uk4mx]

Thanks!!!

[@Xujo-]

I'm approaching 3rd year and start in August, how did you finance your living expenses in 3rd year like rent and commute ?

[@ERdoctorMike]

The start of 3rd year varies depending on school… but usually starts in July. Expenses will just come from your student loans

[@VibeShortsReal]

Lol you couldn’t recall “Surgery Recall”

[@ERdoctorMike]

The irony is real

[@dominichernandez2403]

what would happen if you failed a shelf exam like surgery

[@ERdoctorMike]

I honestly don’t know. I believe you just retake it before the end of your next rotation.