What to include

What should you include in the orientation? One philosophy is to provide a deluge of everything you need to know, introduce physicians to key administrators and provide access to computers and lockers. For the physician who is new to town, living out of a suitcase and confused about where to park, the deluge will only add to fear and uncertainty. Consider rather providing a few critical points of orientation: Peer contacts The story of the hospital Focusing the new physician’s personal purpose Patient’s need for purpose Resources for the new physician’s personal development and self care Resources for their medical practice