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Top 5 New Phrases in Medical School


It's often said that in the first year of medical school the average student literally doubles his vocabulary. That may indeed be true. Here are five phrases I've appreciated in the last year:

1 - High Yield. Refers to maximizing your studying efficacy. Spend as little time as possible attaining as much (info) as possible. A real world example? A one night stand.

2 - Fecal Veneer. See previous post here. A real world example? Your toothbrush.

3 - Off Label. Refers to using a drug for a purpose that isn't typically the primary FDA approved one. A real world example? Mr. K's (the real Mr. K) Psi U Owl Tie. So unique, this green tie with elegant silver owls, was custom made and is, of course, sans label.

4 - Gunner. Refers to a student who obsesses with number one above and studies too hard—gunning for good grades and the primo residency. A real world example? Our valedictorian from Austin :)

5 - They should put it in the water. Refers to something (a drug, nutrient etc.) that's so beneficial to your health it should be widely distributed to everyone. Easiest way is via the water supply. A real world example? No, not fluoride. This one comes from a recent conversation with Alby who was considering making The Switch: buying a Mac. I told him they're so good they should just put them in the water (Macs that is). If only I'd thought of this line when working for Apple in NYC.