For Residents in Family Medicine

Author Archives: Pixie Sanders

2023 Intern Advice

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Hello family medicine interns. It’s almost June, and July 1st will be here before you know it. You’re about to start residency in the GREATEST SPECIALTY ON EARTH. We are generalists who work in every aspect of medicine,  see everyone from “birth to…

Death in Medicine

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A post on processing and grieving the deaths we experience as we learn medicine in residency, with tips for handling the debrief after.

Intro to Natural Family Planning

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Do you know what Natural Family Planning is? How to counsel patients on methods, efficacy? No? Well, come on in and learn!

How To: Do a Patient Focused Pap Smear

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I want YOU to be able to provide a pelvic exam or pap in a patient-centered way. Here are the tips and guidance to make this exam a positive experience for your patient.

Tips for Senior Residents

As you enter the second or third year of residency you may be wondering “How do I convince these interns I’m a senior?!” Read more…

2020 #TipsForNewDocs

Pixie’s tips for new docs, to help July 1st interns with some general advice to survive the first year of residency.

Your First Attending Job

Not sure how to start looking for your first attending job? Wondering how to do it right? Is there even a right way? Let us help.

Anti-Racism and Allyship Resources

I’ve compiled resources (thanks Twitter) to build your knowledge on how to be actively be anti-racist and be aware of the systemic racism in healthcare.

Wellness: Narrative Writing

Weekly Wellness

We’re encouraging you to write about your experiences during this Pandemic. How to get started? Join Laurel Braitman’s free ‘course’

Intern Prep Week One

Week one starts out strong with exam skills, outpatient pediatrics, OB care and ECG basics.