This article reminded me a good bit of some of my experiences in research biology in undergrad. Those negative experiences played a very important role in my attending medical school instead of graduate school in biology. I wanted no part of the academia that I was experiencing in my research. I also had some unpleasant experiences after I let my advisor know that I was attending medical school instead of grad school
I will not cross a line that I should not cross. If my third and fourth years (and residency) are filled with experiences like these, I may, too, be regarded as "unprofessional" in that I would not fit in with their expectations. Hopefully that is not the case!
I have yet to have any bad experiences here in Duluth.
What would M3s aM4s say about experiences like these being common on rotations in the cities?
Sunday, September 14, 2008
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It's great to hear you have not had any bad experiences in Duluth to date.
I guess my take on the misuse of the word "professionalism" to 'enforce' unprofessional behavior is the same as yours: its misuse of a word.
I think if you maintain your sense of self even when stressed with time demands and such - you'll be fine. I presume you will encounter 'legendary' people who you work under who are not the best examples of how to be. But - everybody knows their names, and groups that work with these people usually have a nice informal way of navigating both working with them (under them) and surviving intact. I think you will find your peer group to be very supportive in navigating staying within the line of true professionalism.
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