The INTERNview: A Reflection on Intern Year
The INTERNview: A Reflection on Intern Year
March 15, 2023
The transition from the last day of medical school to the first day of intern year may be one of the biggest leaps in our professional career. In the midst of Match Week 2023, what better topic to discuss than intern year itself! Join EMRA*Cast host (and almost-finished-with-intern-year) Kyle Duke, MD, and his guest, Noah Schammel, MD, current EM/IM intern at East Carolina University, to talk about the highs, the lows, and the in-between of intern year.
Host
Kyle Duke, MD
Prisma Health - Greenville
EMRA*Cast Episodes
Overview
The transition from the last day of medical school to the first day of intern year may be one of the biggest leaps in our professional career. In the midst of Match Week 2023, what better topic to discuss than intern year itself! Join EMRA*Cast host (and almost-finished-with-intern-year) Kyle Duke, MD, and his guest, Noah Schammel, MD, current EM/IM intern at East Carolina University, to talk about the highs, the lows, and the in-between of intern year.
Take-Home Points
Medical training is a marathon, and just when you think you see the finish line, med school ends - and intern year looms. It's an exhilarating, exhausting, exciting experience for everyone (not just you).
- From a new city to a new hospital, intern year is a lot of change all at once. You are not alone if you feel overwhelmed!
- Intern year can be hard, but there is a lot of positive growth involved in the process. Take time throughout the year to reflect on the progress you have made.
- Time management both in and out of the hospital is one of the largest learning curves of intern year. It is important to take care of yourself and yes, while it is ok to take that day off to catch up on sleep, make sure you are also taking care of your physical and mental health by working out, finding enjoyable hobbies, and spending time with friends and family.
