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Residency Must-Haves
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items These are my must-haves for my fellow residents in surgical specialties! I use all of these things nearly everyday and they make my life that much better.
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Attire
Useful Accessories
Clinical Items
Attire
Good clothes and shoes to get you through the day
These are so affordable and so SOFT- I wear them under all my scrubs and I want to get more. They fit snugly, and they'ree warm without being too suffocating. The colors are super cute too
Women's Underscrub Base Layer Scrub Tops
Best compression socks for those long days in the OR…they
Aoliks Medical Compression Knee High Socks
Best surgical shoes. They take awhile to break into. I personally use shoe inserts for comfort. So easy to clean and they don’t suffocate your feet. Holes on the side make them breathable, and they're lightweight
Calzuro Classic Clogs Without Holes | Slip-On Work Shoes
I use these insoles inside of my Calzuros for extra support because we walk a lot and have long shifts, standing for hours in the OR!
Women's Train Orthotics
Soft stretchy hijabs to stay put on my head for long days - this one’s for the Muslim girlies!
Premium Jersey Hijab - Jet Black
Useful Accessories
An ultimate lifesaver - I started using this recently because I lose my chapstick ALL the time. I attach it to my badge reel, so I have it on my person at work everyday and all the time.
Chapstick Holder
Must-have pens for taking notes when turning over lists, signing consents with patients, etc. They have 4 colors (black, green, blue, and red) and write smoothly. I always get complimented by staff and patients about how nice these pens are.
Favorite pens for the floor
Super cute multi-color gel pens. They write really smoothly and they look minimalistic and are easy to hold. The colors are pretty too.
Multi-Color Gel Pens
These are the BEST water bottles - staying hydrated during long shifts is important. I have the 32 oz and it's perfect!
FreeSip® Water Bottle
Nothing sets the tone for the day like a good caffeinated drink in the morning. I use this coffee cup for chai (hot) or matcha (cold) and it makes me feel ~elite~
Owala Smooth Sip Slider Tumbler
Clinical Items
Yes, you do listen to hearts and lungs as an OBGYN. A good stethoscope is critical to be a well-seasoned resident! This one is my favorite. I love the Littman stethoscopes - I lost one on labor and delivery, and ended up buying another. I now put a m...
Cardiology IV stethoscope
Cheap Stoggles dupes, perfect for the surgical girlies
Stoggles Dupes
I got the copper one, it helps distinguish my stethoscope from everyone else's. So far haven't lost mine yet!
Custom Stethoscope Name Tag