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True McMahan, M.D.�Emergency Physician

GGUSD Career Fair

January 23, 2017

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My Life

  • The refugee from Vietnam, big sister

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My hopes and dreams

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Preparation

  • High school
  • College
  • Preparatory classes
  • Medical School
  • Residency
  • Fellowship

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My Career

  • Healthcare vs Medicine vs Acute Care vs Primary Care vs Ambulatory Care vs Hospice Care

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  • Advanced Practitioner or Allied Health

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  • Doctor of Nursing vs Doctor of Osteopathy vs Doctor of Medicine vs Doctor of Philosophy or Administration of Healthcare

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Day in the life of an ER doc…

  • Like the jokes “This gal walks into the ER…”
  • One hectic day
  • The feeling of accomplishment walking out….

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“Ya gotta have courage…”

  • Screen flashes of pictures of these items

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  • Pictures of stethoscope, bedside Ultrasound, glidescope, EZ-IO, defibrillator, IV poles/central line kit, computer work station

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Healthcare earnings…uncertain future?

  • The future is bright and challenging…

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“Choosing the right thing to do…”

  • You like knowing how a body functions and fixing its problems

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  • Doing something with your hands and your words make you feel proud of yourself

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“Choosing the right thing to do…”

  • You don’t mind extreme smells or sounds or emotions

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  • You prefer quickly going from persons to persons/places to places rather than focus on one idea or activity in a day/week/month

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“Choosing the right thing to do…”

  • You like unpredictability and can quickly develop a connection to people

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  • You can put others’ needs before your own at times and hold your composure, or even your tears, fears, or other strong emotions

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How does one become an emergency physician?

  • High school education
  • College major/minor
  • Medical or Osteopathic education
  • Residency

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Trying it out, trying it on…

  • Volunteering
  • Shadowing
  • Seeking a mentor
  • Scribing

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Questions???

  • Handouts with resources to be passed out