The Night I Begin to Become a Physician

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The author's first night on call as a postgraduate year 1 resident was a transformative experience that shaped their understanding of empathy in medicine. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

M. Susan Jay

doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2025.8349

March 9, 2026JAMA Internal Medicine

The Night I Begin to Become a Physician

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Key Points

To explore the author's personal experiences and reflections during their initial night on call as a resident.
Narrative reflection on personal experiences
Descriptive writing about the atmosphere of being on call
Analysis of emotions and challenges faced during the night
Increased understanding of the responsibilities of a physician
Emotional insights into the challenges faced during that night
Realization of personal growth through the experience

Implication

Essay reflects on the author's experiences during their first night on call as a resident, suggesting personal growth.

Abstract

This essay discusses the author’s reflection on their first night on call as a postgraduate year 1 resident.

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M. Susan Jay (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b2581996eeacc4fcec7736 https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2025.8349

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