MedFamily Eric Acker

Congrats to all MS4s who matched this week. We are truly happy for you and hope you enjoy the period before residency starts... I wish I could say residency was a breeze. We also recap a busy week on cardiology service, and lastly have a conversation regarding the new MINT Trial on MI and anemia. 

When everyone hates one thing it is hard to not join in but you forget the personal mental space charged by doing it. Changing how we think about the things we don't like makes us dread doing them when we have to do them anyway. We also go into a couple of brief studies and strategies Eric and Karen are doing to improve the mental space. 

Back again after 2 weeks on floors. 1 week on acute and another one on stepdown. We discussed some of the things we learned. I.e. ramblings on comfort care, medical students, and cutting down on to-dos during floor weeks. 

We're back from your hiatus with a brand-new baby. All are healthy and doing well. We discuss on this episode the birth, and the time off. Additionally, Eric is back at the clinic and starting a few new ideas to try to further his medical education during residency. 

Another week on pulmonology and consulting in the hospital for the service. Thoracentesis, cancers, and bronchoscopy. Additionally, Eric had a brief conversation with a 3rd year resident who matched into a Cardiology fellowship and will relay some of the advice given. 

After weeks of floors and 1 week of clinic we are back on a consult service and life isn't so bad. Karen is due in 1-2 weeks and we're getting ready for the new arrival. Quick update this week, hope you all are good.