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items as a 4th year medical student, I have gathered quite the collection of must have items that I keep with me in the hopsital! From call shifts, to interviewing patients, to remaining sane on the wards, here are some hard earned favorites for life as a ...
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Clinical Years
Preclinical / Didactic Years
Clinical Years
These are the must have items for M3/4 when you find yourself spending long days at the hospital or clinic!
such a game changer for early in M3 / clinical years – helps you put together an organized presentation and makes sure you don't miss any major systems or findings! the best to help you feel confident early on!
H&P notebook
my favorite pen to write with! every attending that borrows it asks where it's from which might be the highest compliment! so reasonably priced and last forever! variety of thicknesses as well for 0.3 girlies like me all the day to 0.7!
Muji Pens
This has been a life saver for my skin on rotations! Long days in the hosptial are not good for my skin and masks really trigger breakouts for me. Since I started using this spray I haven't had breakouts AT ALL. Even after 12 hours days in the OR, th...
SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid
so easy to take notes in, small enough to fit in white coat or scrub pocket! brand name not necessary, but nice for 4th year when you feel like you can round without the H&P notebook! and looks super chic!
Moleskine Ruled Notebook Classic Hardcover Pocket Journal, 3.5x5.5", Acid-Free, Elastic Closure, 192 Pages
I know they're a little pricey, but everyone loves them for a REASON. These scrubs are the best. They keep me feeling confident and comfy. They have so many pockets and actually fit like they were made for women!
Figs Scrub Tops
Figs just doesn't miss! These are my fav of the Figs scrub pants (but honestly all are fab). Keeps you looking cute and has soooo many pockets to hold everything you could need! Comes in such a variety of colors!
Women's Kade Cargo Scrub Pants™ - Black
This is such an underrated must have! It is so easy to lose track of your lip product or maybe you left in the team room and your lips are dying because rounds are taking forever. Having an easy way to keep Aquaphor on your badge reel is SOOOO key to...
Aquaphor Keychain Holder
Aquaphor is a must have. Dry lips? Dry hands? Paper cuts? Aquaphor solves it all! And this link is compatible with the keychain holders so you can have it on you all day long!
Aquaphor Lip Repair Twin Pack, 2 0.35 OZ Tubes
All that sanitizing and washing WILL dry out your hands, and this is the perfect slightly luxurious hand cream to solve it. It's lightly scented and feels like a little escape from a crazy work day!
L'Occitane Hand Cream | Sephora
If you're hands are SERIOUSLY DRY, or you're not a fan of scents, this hand cream is hands down (no pun intended) the most effective on the market. Truly the only way my hand survive cold winters / scrubbing in !
O'Keeffe's Working Hands: Guaranteed Relief for Extremely Dry, Cracked Hands
Preclinical / Didactic Years
Here are the things that helped me survive med school didactics and studying for Step 1
These are the #1 item I would recommend from this list! I know they are expensive but they are worth every penny. The noise cancellation is unmatched (waaaay better than apple) and turn any space into a quiet study area!
Shop QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones
I know I know, its a bit much but it made such a big difference when I could walk on the treadmill and do anki! Or even just be able to stand and pace a little at my desk. Such a game changer for studying if you're an anki person!
Wireless Bluetooth Controller for Anki Remote (or similar!)
Coffee is obviously an essential, but the fellow travel mug had made all the difference. Its actually spill proof (I know this because I drop it / tip it over alllll the time). And with all kinds of fun colors and add ons you can customize it to your...
Fellow Coffee Mug