Each chapter in The Core Competencies includes knowledge, skills, and attitudes for the subject covered. “Chapters could be used as [residents] try to develop skills around these specific areas,” says Dr. Amin.
Your residency experience is vital to becoming a good physician, but it may not be enough to make you truly competitive in the field of hospital medicine. “Residency is a good foundation, but you need to be aware of how to make the best of it,” advises Dr. Arora. Follow these steps, and you’ll be better prepared to join your first choice of hospital medicine practice. TH