Happy Doctors Day!
Happy National Doctors Day to all of you, even the self-loathing ones who don't feel like real doctors ...
March 30 was chosen as National Doctors Day because it is the anniversary of the first time general anesthesia was used in surgery, March 30, 1842.
National Doctors' Day - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 24, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: diabeticfootdr Tags: Podiatric Residents & Physicians Source Type: forums
WAMC/School List Help: 508, 3.7 cGPA, ORM
GPA: cGPA = 3.7, sGPA = 3.55
MCAT: 508, 127/127/125/129
Ethnicity: Southeast Asian
Clinical: Paid - 1000+ hours as an MA; Unpaid - Volunteer MA at clinic I helped start up
Research: 9+ credits of biophysics, hoping to have one publish
Shadowing: 70+ hours across Rheumatology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Anesthesia, FM, Pediatrics, OBGYN
ECS/Leadership: Helped start up a free health clinic for the underserved population. President and treasurer of a university club for 2 years. GPA straight...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 7, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: justrynamakeit Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Are diabetics immunocompromised in your practice?
Had some pushback last night from a hospitalist. Been out 4 years and never heard this argument before. 50's male with HTN, IDDM. Came in febrile to 102, obviously tacky. WBC 16k, lactic 2.5. Viral panel neg. Pneumonia on CT. Did all the sepsis stuff and covered with abx. The hospitalist argues with me and says they are stable and can be sent home and when I said they are immunocompromised with DM he said "almost everyone is diabetic so what" Threw me for a loop. I would never consider...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 15, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: wareagle726 Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums
One Board Proposition at APMA HOD
Are you an American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) member?
We need you! Sign on to co-sponsor APMA Policy Proposition 2-24 calling for One Board in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Let the HOD know it’s time to end the division in the profession. The proposition received a “Do Pass” recommendation from the APMA Policy Review Committee.
Go to www.podiatryforward.com and be a co-sponsor. We’ll take your name to the HOD in Washington DC this weekend. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 12, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: diabeticfootdr Tags: Podiatric Residents & Physicians Source Type: forums
We must do better
Podiatry compensation is laughable. We go through 4 years of post graduate education to then do 3 years of residency… FOR WHAT? To make the same or less then a PA with only 2 years of post graduate education. This is not to overlook the value of PA/NP. It’s a needed and great profession. However until we start to stand up for ourselves and get some lobbyist (like the nursing community has) our value will never go up. Okay we are replaceable? Let ID handle the Diabetic foot ulcer, let...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 6, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: footdoc24 Tags: Podiatric Residents & Physicians Source Type: forums
Botox for neuropathic pain
Has anyone here successfully used Botox (subcutaneous) for neuropathic pain (e.g. diabetic neuropathy).
The Europeans have been using for some time and there are numerous good studies
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422%2816%2900017-X/fulltext
I don't think Botox is approved here for this indication but one could do off-label, cash pay?
Thoughts? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 15, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: drg123 Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
Ethical Dilemma in Billing
I have an ethical dilemma that I need help with.
I am an Endocrinologist, who lives in a neighboring state to my sister and mother. I am DPoA for medical affairs for my 90 year old mother with moderate Alzheimer’s Disease. My sister, who my mother lives with, is DPoA for finances and pays the bills. My mother has both Medicare part A and B and Federal Blue Cross Insurance. She fell, fracturing her pelvis through the right acetabulum (and ilium), which was repaired surgically. She is...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 14, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Barry1960 Tags: PM&R Source Type: forums
Endo billing
Hey all,
Question for those of you who are endocrinologists.
Spouse is currently finishing up his stay at LTACH after ICU admission
Diabetic, normally was very well managed
Anyhow, primary doctor consulted pretty much everyone including Endocrine. Endocrine doctor saw him 1-2 times and then reviews his chart, and bills for encounters without seeing him. Says he sees him but doesn't. Is this legit?
Do Endocrine docs bill without seeing patients/is that allowed? Thanks! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 3, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Iamnew2 Tags: Other Subspecialties Source Type: forums
Re: Artificial pancreases for type 1 diabetes: Better access is “watershed moment”—but delivery is key
(Source: BMJ Comments)
Source: BMJ Comments - January 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums
Free Conferences for Students (and some Residents)
Many conferences will let students come for free. I'll start compiling a list as I become aware of them. If you know of any, feel free to add here.
TexFix
March 16-17, 2024
San Antonio, TX
Sponsor: UTHSCSA
Free for students and residents in Texas programs. Other residents discounted.
Basics on external fixation constructs, use of ex fix for complex soft tissue and osseous deformities, dry and wet labs
Diabetic Limb Salvage Conference
May 11-14, 2024
Washington, DC...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 22, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: diabeticfootdr Tags: Podiatry Students Source Type: forums
WAMC/School List Advice
Would appreciate advice on creating a school lists for the 24-25 cycle.
Ethnicity/State of Resident
Nontraditional, black female, URM
US citizen and NY resident
GPA
Undergrad sGPA 3.23, post bacc sGPA 3.6 and cGPA 3.38
MCAT
498 (122/124/123/129)
Undergraduate institution
Private: Ivy league
Non- clinical volunteering:
5000+ hours: beach clean ups, soup kitchen, diabetes walks, AIDS walk, feeding America food distribution, guardian ad litem volunteer...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 20, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Blueceal Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
MS3 need advice choosing: IM vs. psych
Hi, I'm applying for residency this year and struggling to choose a specialty - psych vs. IM. If I do IM, I'll likely pursue endocrinology since I enjoy working in clinic and don't love procedures. Here are what I see as the pros/cons - I appreciate any input!
Psych pros:
-ability to run my own practice/work outside of a hospital setting
-I'm really interested in psychotherapy, and I enjoyed reading my psychiatry textbook
-I hate working nights, and psych offers opportunity for a regular...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 14, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Limelilly Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums
CRIP Review 2024
Just leaving CRIP in Dallas and I wanted to first say how impressed I was with the quality of students interviewing.
Most students were well-prepared to answer academic questions and work-up a case presentation. This is truly a testament to their education and training in podiatry school. Also, I'm happy to see many students who identify limb salvage as a field of interest.
The opportunity most students have for improvement is on their interview style. Here are some pointers while they are...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 14, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: diabeticfootdr Tags: Podiatry Students Source Type: forums
Low Rate of Aspiration With GLP-1s During Upper GI Endoscopy
A large retrospective review provided the first cumulative incidence rate of pulmonary aspiration in those undergoing upper endoscopy while receiving popular diabetes and obesity treatments.
www.medscape.com
No data to support stopping GLP-1 agonists prior to elective endoscopy
As patient safety will always be paramount, and in the absence of actionable data, we encourage our members to exercise best practices when performing endoscopy on patients on GLP-1 receptor...
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 13, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: TheLoneWolf Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
Lobster Podiatry Explained
I was writing a lengthy reply to the fellowship thread which got locked before it got posted. Thanks mods!
I don’t know what LCR means…or TFP or lobster for that matter. If anyone wants to fill me in….
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If you don't understand these then I doubt you've read 2 years worth of posts as you claim.
LCR refers to Lee C Rogers. Aka diabeticfootdoctor. Outgoing prez of ABPM, one-time candidate for US congress, Feli's arch nemesis. He holds many opinions with which we strenuously...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 6, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Adam Smasher Tags: Podiatric Residents & Physicians Source Type: forums
