The days are longer, but the cases are the same. Dr. Mutha said the rule of thumb is that it takes physicians two years to become efficient in an office setting after completing a normal hospital-based residency. Dr. Mutha said a study is underway to determine what traditional residents are learning during their first two years of professional practice. In theory, trainees who learn outpatient approaches to care, the coordination of care, should be more effective. Each resident has a preceptor to oversee and assist with daily rounds.
Residents sit in the same office as the preceptor, exchanging cases and learning from observing.
I don't think this is psychiatric. I am going to order her an echocardiogram. Dr. Assefi jotted down some notes on the patient, then picked up the phone to return another patient's call. This patient only wants to talk with me. She is one of my very complicated patients.