Why do some brilliant medical students struggle as practicing physicians?

I love this question because I have such a perfect example. In medical school, I had a good friend. He was brilliant. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a double major in biology and chemistry. …

Top stories for Susan   Why do some brilliant medical students struggle as practicing physicians? Old Gray Sheepdog, Emergency Room Physician/ Firefighter (1982-present) • Answered March 23 I love this question because I have such a perfect example. In medical school, I had a good friend. He was brilliant. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a double major in bio... Read more » 4.5K 102   To those that had/have cancer, what were the signs that made you think "something is not right here" to make you go see a doctor? Katie Engelby, Master's in ABA, Behavior Therapist, Cancer Survivor • Answered May 22, 2020 So, 5/25/2018, I woke up, got ready for work, and as I walked to my car, I started gagging. Like something was stuck in my throat and I needed to clear it. And then it went... Read more » 1K 44   Is narcissism a choice? Teresa Santana, studied at Psychology • Updated March 6 Narcissism is not a choice. It develops in early childhood when a person's personality is forming. Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) comes from severe and long-term n... Read more » 1.9K 528   If an alcoholic only drinks after 5 PM, but does it every night, are they in physical alcohol withdrawal every single day until that first drink at 5 PM? Tamasina Sim • Answered November 10, 2024 Yes. The liver processes 1 unit of alcohol per hour. Most people with this drinking pattern will simply consume enough alcohol to match where they are on a tolerance level. ... Read more » 732 132   I am in Accenture. I got PIP and I wanted to resign, but my HR is asking that I have to take it. Is there any impact on my experience letter if I fail PIP? Sarmistha Mahalik, Associate at State Bank of India (2019-present) • Answered December 18, 2023 I also failed similar situation in Accenture. I moved to a different project and My previous project gave me PIP. HR had said to look out for opportunities outside. I was giv... Read more » 453 76   I was at McDonald's and I noticed that customers were choosing to wait in line to order with the cashier, instead of using the available kiosks. Why do you think that is? Daniel V. Roland, former Line Crew, Fibre Optic Technician, I&R at Telus (2006-2019) • Answered March 22 I make a point to never use self-checkouts, even if there's a lineup and a staff member encourages me to do so. Here's the thing. Retail and food services always say labour ... Read more » 2.9K 425   My husband had an affair for 30 years and I need honesty as the affair is over. What should I do? Susan D Smith, Happily married, not interested in online dating • Answered February 20 Thirty years? This man has lied to you for thirty years, and the "affair" is over, and you want to know what to do? Really? The man has basically had two marriages all his l... Read more » 184 33   Has anyone ever found something on the side of the road and sold it for a good profit? Jetbudgie II • Answered July 16, 2024 Yep, back in 1989 when I was working at an aircraft repair station. They were having a clearout before moving to new premises and had called in the scrapmen to clear piles ... Read more » 191 1   If someone pronounces SQL as "S-Q-L", do you assume they aren't experienced in it? Walter Smith, works at CareZone • Updated January 28, 2020 (Q: If someone pronounces SQL as "S-Q-L", do you assume they aren't experienced in it?) I worked at Microsoft with a couple of very senior database architects on SQL Server ... Read more » 6.8K 543   If Trump dies, will you be respectful? Asked in RIP, GOP • Answered by Greg Brecht • December 27 Trump is 78, going on 79. He has the volatile temperment that could lead to a stroke, his diet is poor and he's way overweight. That's counterbalanced by his not smoking or... Read more » 21.3K 6.4K   Lawyers always say to refuse field sobriety tests, but what's the point of refusing if you'll almost certainly get arrested for refusing the field test and taken back to the station to get your BAC measured regardless of what you do? Emme Powers, former Financial Advisor (2007-2020) • Answered October 12, 2024 Because the prnalty for refusing to submit to a breathalyzer is an automatic suspended license for a year. However, if you refuse, and they have to take you to a hospital f... Read more » 2.4K 525   Has any hospice nurse seen a patient recover? Shirley Smith, former Retired RN (1991-2011) • Answered March 25, 2019 I did. I had stomach cancer. I was down to 70 pounds with no hair and burns on my abdomen. My mouth was just horrible. I was so tired that I wanted to pass. On the night in... Read more » 8.4K 362 Read more in your feed

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