Some things are pretty darn scary when it comes to your training. You could be humiliated in front of other residents. You could be the first one to a code and not know what to do. You could be sued. Or worse, you could really hurt someone, maybe even kill them.
Yeah, those are all possible, but the truth is, you'll probably be fine. The fact that these things worry you is healthy - because you can address them.
Here's the thing, though...
Trial and Error Sucks
You know how it happens... A nice resident passes down a good tip to her intern... An attending takes five minutes and tells you 3 or 4 things that other residents do that ticks him off... A pearl here... a tip there... and the rest of it is trial and error. You've seen it, right?
My name is Dr. Tori and I was once in your shoes. Actually, I was worse. Probably much worse. I was the first one in, the last one to leave, and I was quickly burning out. It was so bad, my residency program assigned two attendings to do an intervention. I actually started making plans to leave my medical career altogether.
It didn't work out that way though... Instead, one year and six months later I was named "Resident of the Year" and later, Chief Resident. I'm not bragging, by any means. Actually, neither of these things is particularly important. The important thing is the road getting there.
During that one-and-a-half-year 180 degree turnaround in my career and my life I kept track of all of the tips, the pearls, the strategies, the insights, and the secrets of successful medical and surgical training. And, that's where you come in. Rather than going down the road of trial and error...
Why Not Get All of the Tips and Pearls Now?
I can assure you, you don't want to be the one handing down a tip two years from now, after learning it the hard way. Wouldn't it be better to hand down a pearl after you picked it up and had success with it?
Then, instead of trial and error, you can experience trial and success.
Besides, Do You Really Have Time to Read All of Those "Survival" Books?
Your training imposes an immense strain on your time as it is - admissions, consults, procedures, notes, rounds, presentations, blah, blah, blah. Who has time to sit down and read all of the things you should've done before getting here? You don't have the time and it'll only stress you out anyway.
These Things are Too Scary
The first rule of medicine is "do no harm". But there's a real possibility of hurting someone by doing the wrong thing... not doing something... or even doing something at the wrong time. For the past few years, I surveyed hundreds of new interns and residents. And the biggest fears are the same, across the board.
Hurting someone
Being humiliated or appearing dumb
Being alone on-call, and
Being the first one to a code and not knowing what to do
There are plenty of others, but these are the biggies. The others are getting out of debt, sleeping through your pager, preparing for and giving presentations, having end of life discussions, botching a procedure, etc.
But, You Have Options
You can discuss things with your peers (who are all in the exact same boat as you) and go ahead with trial and error
You can wait for your upper level residents to pass down some pearls (if there's time... if they feel like it... and if they even know any)
You can directly ask your attendings for advice and feedback on how you're doing (if you've got the guts to ask over and over and over again)
OR
You can have a treasure chest full of pearls, tips, strategies, templates, and more all laid out for you - a toolbox, of sorts.
Do You Really Think Surviving Residency Is Enough?
Imagine this... Someone drops you off in the wilderness and says, "Go hike 50 miles to the rendezvous point." You have nothing but what you've come with - your knowledge and the clothes on your back. Now imagine the same scenario, but instead, that person hands you a backpack full of supplies, food, and a map.
You're young. You're healthy. And you've been successful so far. You'll make it to the rendezvous point either way. I'm sure you will. But, I'll tell you what... If it's me, give me the backpack.
The fact is, you will survive. You are not where you are right now by some sort of fluke or mistake. You will survive your training. But is surviving enough? Do you really want to just get by? Of course not.
Wouldn't You Rather Focus on Being the Best?
Isn't that a better question... a better approach?
With the right tools, you can be the best.
With the right system, you can impress the heck out of your attendings.
With the right approach, you can have patients and hospital staff singing your praises.
With your RookieDoc Membership you can be light years ahead of your fellow residents.
You will start to master things that they haven't even thought of yet.
Let me explain...
The RookieDoc Membership is like a residency and career orientation on steroids. It's a series of monthly modules designed to take you way beyond survival. It will start you on the path of excellence and mastery. Each module covers the big picture and the minutiae of a particular theme. These themes are explored in multiple media formats - online screen-capture video, MP3 audio files, PDF reports, and templates. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) call-in teleconferences give you the opportunity to have all of your questions answered.
Starting today you will take part in your first of several action-oriented training modules where I prepare you for what to expect from your internship and residency. And I will walk you through the steps necessary to becoming a master of your training. It's like ninja training for residents.
Unfortunately, this exclusive RookieDoc Membership Program is limited to 500 people. (I've found that limiting the number allows me to give appropriate attention to your questions.) If you manage to to secure one of the remaining spots, here's what you'll get...
Here's a Sample of What You Get
Like I said, this is residency orientation on steroids. Of course, it is not specific to your residency program and it is not a repository of clinical information. RookieDoc Membership is about giving you the intangibles you need to stand out. This isn't just a bunch of pearls - it is more like an oyster farm. I'm not just going to give you the pearls... I'm also going to teach you to harvest them.
Here's how I do it. Each module in RookieDoc's Exclusive Membership Program gives you tons of material in various formats...
Online videos
Downloadable MP3 files
Pre-done templates for letters, morning reports, CVs, and more
Ebooks and PDF articles
Checklists and worksheets
Handheld applications
Teleconferences
And more...
And each module follows a particular theme or topic. Check out some of these topics...
Mind Mush: Why Your Head Will Spin and What To Do About It
Pager Strategies and the Art of Communication
On-Call Mastery
Must-Have Documentation Skills
Time (and Action) Management
Financial Strategies New Docs Must Know
Chest X-ray and EKG Reading
... and many more
So, with all of this, you will discover:
The true, fundamental function of an intern
How to quickly prioritize patients
How to get fewer calls on-call
How to impress consultants before they even start the consult
Must-have documentation skills
How to extract constructive feedback without appearing incompetent
Any One Of These Things Could
Literally Push You to the Front of the Pack
And this is just the tip of iceberg. You'll also learn:
How to avoid lawsuits
Common Xray and EKG mistakes you must avoid
How to communicate effectively and efficiently with patients and staff
How your progress notes can give you excellent evaluations on your rotations
How to avoid common money traps for new physicians
Tips on family and social life
And much more...
--> Now, let's make this a no-brainer <--
Here's how... I'm going to throw in Some Extra Bonuses.
4 Amazing Bonuses
Truth is, you'll never find this in-depth information in any pearls book or residency orientation manual. And you certainly won't be able to get it in all of these formats. But even with that said, just to sweeten the deal a bit, I'm also going to hand you 5 special bonuses to reward you for taking action.
Bonus #1: Documentation review - you send in some of your notes and H&Ps (with names of patients and institutions removed) and I'll critique your documentation (a $97 value)
Bonus #2: Personalized CV Review (a $197 value)
Bonus #3: Schedule review - send in your year's rotation schedule and I'll send you some individual tips on planning (a $297 value)
Bonus #4: "Burning Question" Priority Email Access to me (a $497 value)
Together these 5 fast-action bonuses are worth well over 20 times your investment in your RookieDoc Membership.
Okay, So What's The Cost For This Incredible Resource?
So think for a moment. Can you name even one resource that has all of this information aggregated into one place? Do you know of anything that lays it all out for you in steps? How about one that provides the tools you need and when you need them?
Yeah... me neither.
Most of the things out there are just brain dumps - all of the information dumped into a series of thick books that you may buy, but not realistically use. They'll collect dust on your shelf, because they're just not practical.
Your RookieDoc Membership, though, gives you an incredible collection of digestible chunks of pearls and tips, given to you when you need them, and ready for you in the format you want them... Awesome resources like this with all of the videos, the mp3 downloads, the downloadable books, the pre-done templates, and the expert interviews could easily sell for $1500.00 dollars or more.
Frankly, I thought long and hard about delivering the first couple of modules only as part of a high-priced seminar where I charged at least $450.00 per person. But instead of going through all the trouble of arranging a room, pre-arranging hotel rooms, and taking time out of my schedule - I realized that online is a perfect and convenient way to deliver this information (for you and for me).
Plus, after hitting bottom and having others help me with a rapid turnaround, now it's my turn to give back. Think about it... I could go on, taking care of one patient at a time and giving advice to one resident at a time -OR- I can help you and a whole generation of residents... and indirectly, the patients all of you care for.
That's why access to all of this material is only $47/month (possibly FREE, see below).
The online videos
The downloadable MP3 files
All of the done-for-you, fill-in-the-blank templates
The ebooks and PDF articles
The ultra-useful checklists and worksheets
The easy-to-use handheld applications
The call-in sessions and teleconferences
Products and services with exclusive members access
The audio tips
And more...
...all for just $47.
Now before we go on, I'm sure you probably have some unanswered questions and concerns. So here are some of the most common:
Q."I don't have time to go through all of this material"
A. Actually, it's quite the opposite... You don't have time not to. Your time will be consumed by seeing patients, writing notes, calling consults, doing procedures, and preparing for rounds. This material will help you do these things efficiently, accurately, and in a way that impresses those around you.
Learning by trial and error is extremely inefficient (and very, very risky). It is suffering through trial and error that you don't have time for.
RookieDoc Member Access provides you with structured materials in multiple media formats.
You can watch your videos when there's downtime on-call.
You can burn your audios to CD and listen in the car on the way in.
You can listen to your mp3s while you work out.
You can keep printouts of your PDF articles and books at your bedside and read them as you doze off to sleep.
Your RookieDoc materials are divided into bite size chunks... and these chunks are contained in themed modules. They're available when you need them and in the order you need them... with a clear road map of where to start and where to go next.
Q."What happens if it's not for me?"
A. You can choose to cancel your membership if you like. But you won't want to. You will be billed $47/month as long as you remain a member, but let's think about this... First of all, you may not even have to pay for it, directly. Most residency programs provide an educational stipend. You may be able to get reimbursed for every dime.
Plus, if you start and find that it's not for you, just stop. You can cancel whenever you want.
Q."I heard there's a way I can get a membership for free. Is that true?"
A. Yes, potentially. It all depends on your residency program. Most residency programs provide an annual educational stipend for each resident or intern. Basically, you buy education-related materials (like, say... ummm... subscribing to your RookieDoc Membership). Then you submit your receipts to your Program and they reimburse you up to your allowed amount. Pretty sweet, huh?
Even sweeter, I actually give you a Reimbursement Letter Template to help you submit your receipt. You just plug in your information and hand it in.
Q."But I'm not in residency yet, so I don't have a stipend. Should I wait until I start my internship to sign up?"
A. Probably not. Now, I have an obvious bias... of course, I want you to sign up ASAP. After all, I'm the one collecting your fees, right? Well, sure, but put that aside and think about this...
Yes, you can save a few bucks by waiting until you start your residency. But, if you do, you'll be paying for it with time.
The sooner you incorporate this stuff into your own training, the better. If you apply what you've learned in this Membership, it will make you a better medical student and therefore a better applicant to your internship/residency program. And once you start, you'll hit the ground running, probably light years ahead of your peers. And then, once you start you can have the rest of your Membership covered by your stipend.
Even if you don't have an education stipend, let's look at a little perspective here... Board review courses are upwards of $1200.00 for a few days of material. (That's equivalent to over two years of your RookieDoc Membership.)
One good medical textbook is somewhere between $60 and $100.
RookieDoc Membership is a little more than a tank of gas (maybe less by the time you read this).
It's three large pizzas.
Your RookieDoc membership comes out to just over $1 a day.
Click here right now to get started with your RookieDoc Membership!
And if all of that wasn't enough, here's something else...
A 100% "Better-Than-Risk-Free" Money Back Guarantee
Your satisfaction in using your RookieDoc Membership is completely guaranteed. In fact, here's my 100% Better-Than-Risk-Free-Take-it-To-The-Bank Guarantee:
I guarantee that just 30 days into it, you will agree that your RookieDoc Membership is the most helpful material you've read, listened to, or watched for adjusting to your training. If after a full 30 days, you honestly believe I haven't delivered on this promise then let me know and I'll issue you a prompt and courteous refund... plus an additional five bucks ($5). (So, if you're not satisfied at 30 days, I'll pay you $53 for the $47 you paid me.)
Is that fair or what?
There is absolutely no risk on your part. The burden to deliver is entirely on me.
Look at it this way -- $47 is really a painless drop in the bucket compared to the time and money you would have to waste on trial and error this year.
So let's get started. Forget surviving, you can master your residency.
It's easy. Just click here and get ready... It all begins now.
PS - Remember that your residency program might offer an educational stipend. So, in reality, this membership may cost you nothing if you submit your receipt for reimbursement.
