Significant Career Lesson From An Anesthesiology Resident At An Academic Hospital
The most significant lesson learned by the anesthesiology resident is that "you are not gonna know it all," and this acceptance, coupled with the ability to humbly ask for help, is invaluable in the team-oriented field of anesthesia where constantly evolving knowledge necessitates collaboration. This approach allows for safer patient care and leverages the expertise of colleagues.
Teamwork, Humility, Overcoming Challenges, Seeking Help, Mentorship
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Briana Kossbiel
Anesthesiology Resident
Academic Hospital
University of Arizona, 2016
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, 2021 - MD
Biology & Related Sciences
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Medical
Honors Student, Veteran
Video Highlights
1. It's okay to not know everything; medicine is a constantly evolving field.
2. Humility is key; ask for help when needed, it's a sign of strength, not weakness.
3. Anesthesiology is a team sport; leverage the expertise of your colleagues for better patient care and life-saving decisions.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
The biggest lesson I've learned, especially in anesthesia, is that you won't know everything, and that's okay. There's so much information out there, and it's constantly changing.
It's important to know that even if you don't know something, someone else in your field or practice might. You need to be humble enough to admit when you don't know everything.
It's crucial to know as much as you can to care for your patients, but also to know when to ask for help without any arrogance. It can be difficult sometimes, as we in medicine, or any field really, don't like to admit we need help.
In anesthesia specifically, it's very much a team sport. I love that about it. You have your co-residents and co-attendings there to help and teach you because they might have knowledge that you don't, which can be lifesaving.
I've learned to be more comfortable asking for help. It's a bit difficult, but I think it's completely invaluable.