Hello everyone! I am Dr. Natasha Bhalla, a first year (almost second year!) surgical intern going into Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery . All across the country, interns will be beginning their residency around this time. Here are some tips on what to expect and perhaps even how to survive your first year. 1. Expect it to be difficult. When I look at the responsibility that a fourth year medical student versus an intern is given, I realize the vast, vast difference. A medical student is seen as...

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