Nurse Practitioner speaks out
The manuscript is long but worthy of reading. I tried to copy it here but wasn’t able. Find it and read it before someone takes it down again. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 3, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Gern Blansten Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
1099 Chicago Suburbs vs W2 for New Grads
This is for all the upcoming grads who want to be in the Chicago area. I apologize in advance if this does not belong in this sub forum.
I hear yet another exclusive group of long established anesthesiologists are about to be replaced by a big box AMC. That’s now 4 hospitals within the last 3 years or so. All have been unsuccessful in transitioning folks to a stable W2 job. The new hires all have erratic shifts while the 1099 folks get their desired shifts and come out ahead in terms of...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 2, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: HsRada18 Tags: Anesthesiology Positions Source Type: forums
DMU vs TCOM
Hello! I have been lucky enough to be accepted into both TCOM and DMU. I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts between these two schools? As a Texas resident, I believe TCOM is less expensive by far, but also has more research opportunities and I have family close by. On the other hand, I believe DMU has higher pass rates on step exams as well as may be slightly better as a founding school for residency programs. I am most interested in pathology and anesthesiology in case that makes any...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Enne Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
Houston CV Job Opening
Hospital-employed group of 4 MDs looking for a 5th due to hospital expansion. Solo cases, adult CV/structural/EP (no OB, peds), home call. We cover a small group of friendly & talented surgeons/cards at a single site. Ideal candidate board certified, CV fellowship, TEE testamur/diplomate. Message me for more details if interested! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 31, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: DolphinVA Tags: Anesthesiology Positions Source Type: forums
Emergency medicine doctor was under anesthesia when he was supposed to be supervising a hospital unit
"Theodore Christopher, the longtime head of Jefferson's emergency medicine department, apologized to his staff for failing to notify the on-call emergency physician in his absence, sources said."
Jefferson’s top emergency medicine doctor was under anesthesia when he was supposed to be supervising a hospital unit
Theodore Christopher, the longtime head of Jefferson's emergency medicine department, apologized to his staff for failing to notify the on-call emergency physician in his absence, sources said.
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 31, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Dr. Wexler Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums
billing
Hi Anesthesia friends,
I have a question about billing.
when a CRNA does a case and has "supervision" - do you send out two bills?
We recently had our insurance billed $2700 x 2 for CRNA and physician billing for an hourlong procedure - seems rather not legit.
What is the rate typically for anesthesia services for docs and CRNAs? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 30, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Iamnew2 Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
How much would my class ranking matter for a residency match?
My school advisor suggested aiming for at least the 40th percentile in class rank if applying for anesthesiology or surgery. The dean's letter will indicate the top 20% and top 40%. Points are assigned as follows:
Honor (+4),
Pass (+3),
Retest (+2, not shown on transcript), and Remediation (+1, shown on transcript).
Internal ranking is based on these points. The dean's letter addresses only preclinical class rank.
If I don't have good recognition with the class rank, would it be a...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 29, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: GoldenStarDO/MD? Tags: Medical Students (DO) Source Type: forums
Life Insurance: Experiences when purchasing?
Hello All,
First time, long time. I am a trainee but at this stage of my life, it seems to make sense to purchase life insurance (recently married with a little one on the way and I am not getting any younger). I used a WCI recommended agent to purchase disability insurance earlier in my training and the agent was very helpful and straightforward. I feel like I have a disability insurance plan that works well for me. For those who have purchased life insurance, do you recommend going...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 29, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: K-hole08 Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
Cardiac vs Critical care
Looking for any insight anyone might have regarding pursuing fellowship in either of these and specifically comparing practice options. I am not particularly interested in academics which I understand may make crit care more difficult. Cardiac is intriguing because I enjoy TEE and the complexity of the cases, but not sure how thrilled I would be to do a fellowship just to spend a majority of my time doing routine lap appys with some CT cases mixed in. Crit care appeals because of the change...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: bigfootisreal Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
There ’s no specialty with the knowledge base/skill set that EM has and that kinda sucks
MS3 here deciding on specialty. Long story short back in 2018 I decided to go to medical school to be an EM physician. Now I’m very aware of all the problems facing EM as much as I can be. I have developed some interest in other specialties like IM, anesthesia, radiology, critical care, which have aspects of medicine that I like, but I don’t feel that any of them have the wide knowledge base, diagnostic skills, and procedural skills that EM has (and that I so desire as a physician) and...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Maybedoc1 Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums
FAER MSARF summer program - what are my chances?
Hi everyone!
Thank you for taking the time to read! I am an OMS-1 interested in anesthesiology. I am thinking about applying to the FAER MSARF summer research program. I was wondering if the program typically takes DO students. Would a low MCAT score affect my chances? I am in good academic standing at my medical school. I would appreciate any advice from previous applicants on how I can stand out in my application!
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 27, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: artdr Tags: Medical Students (DO) Source Type: forums
Carbon Dioxide Myth
So, are we hyperventilating our patients during surgery and causing harm? Dr. Lewis Coleman seems to think so.
50 Years Lost in Medical Advance: The Discovery of Hans Selye’s Stress Mechanism Kindle Editionby Lewis coleman
Many of his ideas are unconventional but seem convincing and certainly worth examining in more detail. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 24, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: BLADEMDA Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
****Official PASS 2025 Dental Anesthesiology Residency Interviews/Information~
So lets just start this now : ), who is taking the CBSE February 2024? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 24, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: msfinecanine Tags: Dental Residents and Practicing Dentists Source Type: forums
Total knee replacement under PNB
We are asked to follow joint commission standards for total joint replacements. It says PNB can also be used as primary anesthetic for TKR. I've never done one under just PNB. For you guys who do these under just PNB, what combination of blocks do you do? Anything to watch out for? Thanks! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: anbuitachi Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
Contract review lawyer suggestion
Hey everyone. Is anyone here familiar with contract lawyers in Chicago? I'm in the process of exploring options for my contract review and was considering either Contract Diagnostic or Contract Rx from White Coat Investor. Before making a decision, I wanted to reach out here and see if anyone has recommendations for a reliable contract lawyer in Chicago. Personal experiences or any insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 20, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: bgl9109 Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
