Consider the meaning of the word “tool”. A tool is a mechanical device that a person uses to save on his own physical labor. People invented tools to help themselves to do more with their strength by utilizing a tool that could enhance their own strength. A person who is taking the long, hard road of becoming a physician needs tools to help himself to enhance his mental or intellectual strength. One of the most frequent causes of physician drop-outs is mental fatigue. Some of the tools that a prospective physician can use to help himself to manage his time while preparing to be a physician are laptop computer, cell phone, physical fitness trainer and a food delivery service.
With a laptop, one can go from gym to classroom and do one’s note taking or review one’s agenda at the same place. With a cell phone, one is always in touch with people who might be important to contact quickly. With a physical fitness trainer, one is given a schedule of physical activities that will help one to avoid mental fatigue. With a food delivery service, one has the option of ordering meals that one actually likes to eat without the stressing and expenditure of time required in grocery shopping. A food delivery service is a better tool than restaurants to a prospective student physician because the food comes to you which saves time in driving.