Utilize notes, take on nonclinical projects for a rewarding residency

Ophthalmology residents and trainees will grow day by day in their practice through preparation, reflection and moving outside of their comfort zone, Marissa K. Shoji, MD, said during a Real World Ophthalmology presentation.
Shoji, an ophthalmologist at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, shared pearls that guided her through residency, each of which were themed after classic Disney quotes or song lyrics, describing an ophthalmology residency as “a whole new world.”
Part of the learning process, Shoji explained, involves being prepared for the new acronyms and experiences that come with learning a new