Invited Commentary

Commentary on “And Now, Please Sign on the Dotted Line: Teaching Residents About Professional Life After Residency”

Authors: Lewis L. Hsu, MD, PhD, Shivi Jain, MD

Abstract

When is a resident’s training complete? When her test scores prove she has retained a set of medical knowledge? When she attains behavioral milestones in communication skills, interprofessional teamwork, and quality improvement? When she embraces diversity, listens for unspoken pain, and satisfies the standards set by Hippocrates and HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)?

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References

1. Salib S, Valencia VE, Moreno A. And now, please sign on the dotted line: teaching residents about professional life after residency. South Med J 2018;111:256-260.
 
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