Orientation to JHH - Week 1

I have officially made it through my first week at Johns Hopkins. Most of what I have been doing is orientation stuff and getting acquainted with all the HR and HIPPA policies and all that good stuff. We have also had lectures and homework assignments to help familiarize us with common mistakes that occur on our services and how to avoid them. Then Friday was testing day. I have never felt so stupid in my entire life as I did on Friday. My in-patient and trauma management skills are definitely lacking in just about every aspect. Luckily the testing day ended with suturing skills which is something that I at least have some confidence in. It is also very intimidating to know that the surgeons and doctors that I will be working along side with are the best in the world and people from all over the world come to this hospital to have their procedures done. My main preceptor physician Dr. Chi is an amazing trauma surgeon who is building robotic arms that are controlled by the patient's own brain and nerve conductions. It's just one incredible thing after another at this hospital.