Before joining residency, learn these underrated skills to make your life easier:
1. PowerPoint: Make academic presentations quickly (you can use AI)
2. MS Word: Format documents, tables, and thesis.
3. Excel: Create duty rosters and maintain data.
4. PDF tools: Merge, compress, edit, and convert files (Adobe Scan is must)
5. Printer & Scanner: Basic troubleshooting - how to change cartridge
6. Email etiquette: Write professional emails and reminders.
7. Literature search: PubMed, Google Scholar, and reference managers.
8. Typing: Type accurately without looking at the keyboard.
9. File management: Organize files, maintain backups, and protect patient confidentiality.
10. Keyboard shortcuts: Work faster without touching the mouse.
11. Image editing : Crop and annotations
12. WhatsApp: Group, community and broadcast
Thank me later.