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My Everyday Doctor Bag: The Essentials That Make The Hard Days Softer
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items Long days call for smart essentials. Here’s everything I keep in my work bag to stay organized, refreshed, and a little bit put together through every shift. Some of these items may seem extra, but you'll be surprised at how often you reach for them!
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My Favorite Bag
Cosmetic Pouch Essentials
Stationary 🖊️
Doctor Things
Electronics💻
Hydration Station 💧
My Favorite Bag
My tried and true Dagne Dover bag! It is my second duffle bag from this brand and I truly think they are worth the price tag! I went from a North Face backpack to this. I realized I really liked one big open pouch versus a million pockets like the No...
I have the medium size in camel. I get countless compliments on it!
Landon Carryall - Neoprene Duffle Bag
I have the small size, it fits so much!
Hunter Small Neoprene Cosmetic Bag
Cosmetic Pouch Essentials
I am known as the “mom” of the friend group by carrying these items on me at ALL times.
I always do a mid day spritz to keep the acne away!
Prequel Skin Universal Skin Solution Dermal Spray
Great to keep on hand if you commute to work each morning. I always reapply sunscreen when I get in the car after work!
Vacation Super Spritz Face Mist - SPF 50
I carry these everywhere! Great for freshening up during or after work!
Travel Deodorant Wipes 50 Count Variety
The BEST perfume oil I have ever purchased, I always keep this handy!
No. 14 Icila Perfume Oil - Maison Louis Marie | Sephora
These things come in HANDY! You will always thank yourself for having these.
Shout Wipe & Go
Stationary 🖊️
Always keep extra pens and notebooks in your bag, someone will always need one!
The layout of this planner helps you look at the schedule for the entire week on a page. Keeps me organized about what needs to be accomplished during the week!
Sugar Paper Essentials 2025-2026 Weekly/Monthly
It's super important to write down learning pearls from didactics or when creating your to-do list during rounds!
3x5 Pocket Spiral Notepads Lined
Multicolored pens help me stay organized while on rounds!
4-in-1 Multicolor Ballpoint Pens
You need the EXTRA fine pens, great for fitting all important lab values on your patient list!!
Pilot G2 Gel Pens Extra Fine Point 0.5mm
Doctor Things
These are non-optional things I always keep in my bag and use every day as an intern
I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to keep yourself safe! Great for suturing, excisions, anything involving bodily fluids.
Stoggles Square
Anyone in the medical field knows that the Littmann Cardiology stethoscopes are the best!
3M Littmann Cardiology IV Diagnostic Stethoscope
Electronics💻
None of these are necessary! But they make my life easier and I use them every single day.
New purchase- WOW I am impressed with these! If you get easily distracted during the day, or easily irritated by little noises. I cannot recommend them enough
Loop Switch 2 Adjustable Ear Plugs - 3 Modes
I always make sure to keep these handy in my bag! I have been using AirPods for years!
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Hydration Station 💧
Too often I leave work saying to myself “I for sure did not drink enough water today,” BUT keeping these things handy help.
I have had my trusty water bottle for years, but to be hydrated make sure you are refilling it!!!!
Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle 24oz
I ALWAYS keep packets of liquid IV on me! You never know when you'll be able to drink water when in the OR, so when you do, you want maximum hydration to keep you going!
Liquid I.V. Sugar Free Hydration Multiplier Vegan Powder Electrolyte Supplements Variety Pack - 15ct/0.45oz