PGY3 ICU CURRICULUM
During your PGY3 rotation you should be fine-tuning your knowledge of vents, drips, and regular ICU problems. If you were in an isolated ICU and you were the only doctor within 100 miles, would you be able to care for them until an intensivist arrived or you were able to transfer the patient (by the end of this rotation the answer should be yes). You should have operational knowledge of all of the patients in the ICU and should be supervising and teaching the PGY1 residents.
Certainly by this point you should know what you plan to do after residency. If your goal is to be an intensivist the ICU team should already be aware. If you're coming to the realization that this is what you want to do with the rest of your life, it's never too late, but be aware that you are significantly behind your peers. Talk with Dr. Bob ASAP.
Certainly by this point you should know what you plan to do after residency. If your goal is to be an intensivist the ICU team should already be aware. If you're coming to the realization that this is what you want to do with the rest of your life, it's never too late, but be aware that you are significantly behind your peers. Talk with Dr. Bob ASAP.