August 2nd, 2013
A Time of Transition
Jonathan Schwartz
August is here, and we are deep in the throes of a new academic year. With this annual cycle, we deal with transitions in the academic medical world – many of which seem somewhat painful at first glance but, on closer inspection, actually can be quite fun. Many of you in medical training undoubtedly have moved into new roles: […]
May 24th, 2013
The MICU Rotation — Oh, no!
Jonathan Schwartz
After a well-received post last week that focused on a commonly asked question I have fielded this year, I thought another common question would make for an excellent topic this week. We’ll focus on the MICU rotation from the resident (and, potentially, the medical student) perspective. The MICU can be one of, if not the most, daunting […]
May 15th, 2013
The Next Step: Fellowship Applications
Jonathan Schwartz
The end of the academic year is fast-approaching, which means many changes and exciting transitions lie ahead – for all levels of trainees: medical students and new interns, brand-new attending physicians, and seasoned diagnosticians alike. One of the more stressful tasks facing many of the senior residents in the coming months is the fellowship application […]
May 8th, 2013
Restart, and a Focus on Vaccinations
Jonathan Schwartz
After a false start, we’re back at it here on the Residency Training blog! From now on, I plan to post most Wednesdays, with some randomly dispersed surprise posts thrown in for good measure. As always, if there’s a specific topic you’d like to see addressed, feel free to make note of it below in […]
January 29th, 2013
Dusting Off the Blog: A New Writer Appears!
Jonathan Schwartz
Hello, Journal Watch enthusiasts! It’s a new year, and we are kick-starting the Chief Resident blog again. I am excited to share some of my ideas and thoughts with you this year. I’m currently serving as one of the chief medical residents at the University of Colorado Denver, with the first half of the year […]