【美國工作】SNF, LTAC, SAR 傻傻分不清楚？美國住院醫師 Rounding 必備的20個生存單字！(IMG 生存指南)

I've been working in the US for almost three years now, and I still occasionally get completely confused by all the abbreviations. As an international medical graduate, the most frustrating thing is often not a lack of medical knowledge, but rather not understanding the jargon used during rounds! Thinking back to my first year in the US, whenever I heard terms like SNF, LTAC, and SAR—words not taught in textbooks—I had to memorize them by spelling them out in pinyin first, then spend time looking them up online or asking colleagues afterwards. This not only cost me a lot of time "decoding" medical records, but also often left me stumped when reporting cases because I didn't know how to pronounce these abbreviations. Whether you're here as a resident or intern, this is an inevitable adjustment period for international medical students who haven't worked in the US system before. In this video, I'll share my experience of the most frequently heard words and abbreviations in the internal medicine ward, along with their correct pronunciations and usage scenarios. I hope this will help everyone shorten the adjustment period and demonstrate more professional communication skills in American hospitals! 🚀 📝 Key Notes for this Episode: 🏥 Ward Classification: Floor vs. Unit, Step-down, CDU 🏠 Disposal: SAR (Subacute Rehab) vs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility) LTAC (Long Term Acute Care) ALF (Assisted Living Facility) Home Health / VNA 👥 Key Personnel: CM (Case Manager) vs. SW (Social Worker), App 🗣️ Essential Verbs: Touch Base (Confirm/Contact) Loop In (Bring people in for discussion) Curbside (Meet on the street) Sign-out vs. Sign-off (Shift handover vs. Case closure) 🔔 If this video was helpful, please like, subscribe, turn on notifications, and share it with friends preparing for the USMLE. For medical professionals who are about to work in the US, I will continue to share more firsthand experiences of Taiwanese doctors training in the US! 💬 If you hear any interesting slang or unique usages in US hospitals, feel free to share them in the comments below! 👇