One word that best describes how you work?
Comfortable
Current mobile device
iPhone 12 Pro
Computer
Macbook Air
What is something you are working on now?
Wound Care article, REBEL EM CME content, Journal Reviews
How did you come up with this Idea/Project?
It was an opportunity that presented itself during the fellowship. It’s a collaborative effort with other faculty members to pull together this large review article, its a lot of work and effort but I think it’ll be worth it. As for the REBEL content, I’ve been working with Salim for a little bit and this chance came up so I decided I wanted to help upload the content to be made into CME.
What’s your office workspace setup like?
Well, it used to be the Kitchen Counter (NYC apartment doesn’t offer much space) but recently got a little desk and chair in our bedroom so I sometimes use that.
What’s your best time-saving tip in the office or home?
Close all distractions and put away your phone. When working on a project consider it your “deep work” time and focus your energy on that.
What’s your best time-saving tip regarding email management?
Check it only twice a day. Once in the morning and the other time in the afternoon.
What apps do you use to keep yourself organized?
Strides – My habit tracker for things I want to improve on, studying EM topics
Todoist – Great app for being able to break down large daunting projects into smaller manageable tasks while keeping it all organized. Since downloading this app I’ve become significantly more productive.
How do you stay up to date with resources?
Feedly – News aggregator website. I simply link all the FOAM sites I really like to it so when a new article comes out I’m interested in I can read it there.
What’s your best time-saving tip in the ED?
When you dispo the patient, finish the chart, and every time you stand up from your seat try to do at least 3 tasks before sitting back down.
ED charting: Macros or no macros?
Macros, otherwise I’d be charting for ages and there isn’t enough Great British Bake Off to numb that kind of pain
Advice
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What’s the best advice you’ve ever received about work, life, or being efficient?
Discipline equals freedom – Sounds trite but its transformed my outlook. The more disciplined I’ve become with social media and focused work time has allowed me to be more present with my family and loved ones for the time that really matters.
Dr. Bove one of our staff at St. Joes gave us what I thought was great efficiency advice. If you wanna be good and have a good flow in the department every time you stand from your seat to do a task, do as many as possible before sitting back down.
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What advice would you give other doctors who want to get started, or who are just starting out?
Don’t rush the outcome. The fun in this is not the destination but the journey in getting there so try to enjoy all the twists and turns along the way.
Who would you love for us to track down to answer these same questions?
- Marco Propersi, DO
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