Expectations

All residents on the service are expected to
  • read and become familiar with the Educational Goals and Objectives for the rotation
  • arrive on time for clinical experiences.
  • provide courteous care to patients.
  • take thorough histories and perform complete examinations
  • work as part of the VA team sharing work with each other and the technical staff as needed
  • complete timely, thorough and accurate documentation using the electronic health record
  • when necessary complete correspondence with patients’ other health care team
  • treat the technical and administrative staff with courtesy and respect
  • complete preliminary interpretations for all studies the resident has seen
  • when necessary, provide post encounter care for the patient by checking labs, filling out forms and corresponding with patients
  • read on a daily basis while on the service concentrating on topics brought to the forefront during clinical experiences
 
In addition, third year residents are expected to
  • take primary responsibility for the preoperative evaluation and postoperative care of operative patients
  • assist in the supervision of junior residents
  • when necessary, provide direction to  junior residents and staff to assist with efficient patient flow