5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  New attending physicians should focus on learning the system and building relationships with team members during their first week.

• 2

  Time management is crucial; new attendings should allocate time for administrative tasks and avoid overbooking patients.

• 3

  Setting boundaries is important for new attendings; using scripts can help communicate limits without alienating the team.

• 4

  Mentorship is essential; new attendings should seek clinical and career mentors to support their transition into practice.

• 5

  The first 90 days as an attending are about laying a foundation, not perfection; showing up and leading with integrity is key.