My jobs as med student See patient in ER Examine patient. Do rectal exam. Guaiac stool using supplies from pocket. Draw all labs using constant stock of tubes, vacutainers, tourniquets that are always in pockets. Label tubes and hand carry to the lab Replenish pockets from nursing station when needed Transport patient up to room when ready Transport patient to radiology for scans when ready Go to radiology record area. Get film jacket. Bring film jacket to call room Place films on view box Go to medical records. Get last two sets of charts (4-6” thick). Bring to call room Hand write note and place in chart. Use pocket manuals carried at all times to make note sound intelligent If on surgery and lucky, scrub in for urgent surgery Repeat PRN all night long Next day … round, hand write daily surgery progress notes. If on surgery after rounds do all dressing changes and wound changes. During non-call day, especially pre call, read about patient specific issues so you are prepared when attending asks you questions. Do this every 3-4 days for most of 3rd year. If you are at home at any time … you have time to study.