Memories of an undercover attending: Reflections on completing a second residency training

Abstract

The author, originally a full-trained psychiatrist in his home country, describes his personal experience as a resident physician in the Unites States, from a critical standpoint. The challenges and peculiarities inherent to undergoing second residency training are addressed. The singularities of the situation in question are discussed. Finally, the author provides some recommendations for teaching physicians involved in the supervision of residents, emphasizing the need for taking into consideration their trainee’s respective backgrounds and their potential implications.

Acknowledgments

The author would like to acknowledge his former program director, Vineeth P. John, M.D.

Disclosure statement

The author reports no conflicts of interest. The author alone is responsible for the content and writing of the article.

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Marsal Sanches

Marsal Sanches, MD, PhD, St. Alexius Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Bismarck, ND.