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items as a fourth year medical student who has completed a years worth of clinical rotations, here are some recommendations of things I appreciated having with me/made my experience better
perfect to help get kids more comfortable with you and to have a light on you to be able to examine mouths / eyes etc, it helps it's a carabiner too bc you can keep it clipped to your stethoscope
Animal Carabiner Flashlight
a great go-to thermos! i loved that it is like a mug that can be used on the go. especially important to have the lid when in the hospital. keeps coffee warm for hours which is perfect when the day gets a little busy
YETI Rambler 14 oz. Stackable Mug with MagSlider Lid
you are going to want to stock up on some sort of notebooks that are small and accessible. you never know when you'll need to jot down a note about a patient or make a note for yourself on something to research later. i went through so many notebooks...
Five Star Fat Lil' Spiral Notebook, College Ruled, Tidewater (450021CG1-WMT-MOD)
somedays I loved having my bookbag with me, but other days (especially clinic days), it was so much easier to have tote bag to bring my day-to-day necessities with me. highly recommend the vera bradley totes because of their durability and cute patte...
Tote Bag
these are great when doing internal medicine rounds where you have a lot of different information on a patient to record down, having a pen with multiple colors in one helps me to organize the information and pick out what is what quickly when sharin...
Multi-color Retractable Ballpoint Pen
one of the few ways we have to express personality with the scrub uniform. helps to create conversations with patients and give you more of a personable identity
Badge Reels
great to use late at night when studying when the fatigue from computer light straining takes hit
Blue Light Glasses
these are a new found love for me! i just got one for my stethoscope and i love having a little add-on for my pediatric patients! helps to make them a little more at ease with you. getting a pack of them lets you interchange between them
Stethoscope Charms
i find having multiple variety sticker packs helps when you have kids you are seeing! i like to get animals because they are usually popular among all kids / are gender neutral
Individual Stickers
as a chronically cold gal, the hospitals and clinics constantly have me freezing so i wear these almost year round! a nice layering piece that i have in white and black to help with all color of scrubs. the healing hand brand is amazing: soft and war...
Underscrub Long Sleeves - Healing Hands
i do not currently own one but know so many peers with one that protects the stethoscope and helps to make pulling your stethoscope out of your bag much easier without tangling stuff up
Stethoscope Case
i received this as a gift and thought it was super thoughtful! i love to reference it for anatomical drawings / other anatomy guides if there is a specific topic i am reviewing in the evening either about a patient i saw during the day or to prep for...
Gray's Anatomy Hardcover
compression socks are a must for students who will be on their feet for most of the day. i love the dr. motion brand and i like the ankle socks so when i do get the chance to sit during the day (and when my scrub legs ride up lol) my socks aren't on ...
Compression Socks
i think having a well known review book on hand is a great idea. i never brought mine with me to rotations but frequently referenced mine in the evenings when studying. i used first aid for level 1 at the end of didactics so used it again for level 2...
First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK
super helpful to help practice during surgical rotations when the surgeon lets you close! its nice to have some extra time to sharpen your skills in a safe calm environment at home prior to being in the OR as well
Practice Suture Kit
i personally am a die hard hydroflask fan. i love my 32 oz size and think it is the perfect size to have over a busy day. keeps drinks cold especially with ice in it (the ice will stay solid for a couple of days with mine). i am also personally a fan...
32 oz Wide Mouth with Flex Straw Cap