Overview

A practical starting point for medical students and interns learning clinical medicine and cardiology.

The goal of this section is to focus on the information that is most useful early in training: recognizing common problems, presenting patients clearly, developing a basic approach to ECGs, and knowing when to ask for help.

Start Here¶

• Recommended Readings

Planned Topics¶

• Cardiology Basics
• Surviving Intern Year
• Presenting on Rounds
• Basic ECG Interpretation
• When to Call Cardiology

Focus¶

Early training should prioritize:

• Recognizing sick vs stable patients
• Building a focused differential diagnosis
• Understanding common inpatient problems
• Presenting information clearly
• Learning basic ECG interpretation
• Recognizing common cardiac emergencies
• Knowing when escalation or consultation is appropriate