Intern Bootcamp: Dominate Intern Year

Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast · Jul 5, 2025 · 12m

RE-RELEASE

This was first published in 2023 but it's so good we are running it back!

Buckle up, PGY-1’s! Intern year is starting whether you’re ready or not. Don’t fret, BTK has your back to make sure you dominate the first year of residency.

In this last episode of the intern bootcamp mini-series, we’ll talk about tips & tricks as well as good habits to establish in order to dominate intern year.

Hosts: Shanaz Hossain, Nina Clark

Tips for New Interns:

GENERAL TIPS FOR SUCCESS ON THE WARDS

Spend time with the patient!

Trust, but verify.

Be kind to everyone.

Stay humble.

Be flexible.

Seek and…