Building up private practice
So I am 5 months into private practice. I'm billing about $900 worth of expenses a day, a combination of intakes and follow-ups. A little TMS stuff too. So, any advice on how I can get more referrals without coming off like some sort of cheesy telemarketer? I was thinking of approaching some therapy clinics and some private family practices letting them know that I am around and giving my cards if they'd like to refer some patients for med management. One of the prescribers at my practice...
Building up private practice (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 24, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: randomdoc1 Source Type: forums
WAMC at DO Schools. Thank You!
Hi Everyone. I graduated in 2014 and was looking for some advice as this will be my first time applying!
I was wondering what my chances at DO schools are? I am neither URM or disadvantaged. I'm also Female dunno if this matters??
Major: Public Health B.S.
undergraduate gpa (cumulative) 3.10
undergraduate gpa (science): 3.08
Masters in Life Science M.S.
gradaute gpa: 3.8
MCAT:507
Extracurriculars:
1. Medical Scribe Hours (Family Practice): 1700 hours
2....
WAMC at DO Schools. Thank You! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 16, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: MeriCheri Source Type: forums
cGPA 2.8, sGPA: 3.0, MCAT: 511 non-trad. Too Low for DO?
cGPA 2.8, sGPA: 3.0, MCAT: 511.
I feel I have pretty solid EC (Extensive Undergrad Research (>2 years, if time spent counts), 2 Publications in biomed journals, Various presentations on undergrad research at various institutions, worked as Medical Assistant 1 year at Urgent Care, Family Practice, and Pediatrics. For now I'm working in clinical Research at a Pediatric Hospital, and also some volunteering.)
No URM status
I am wondering if I am eligible for any bottom-tier DO programs with my...
cGPA 2.8, sGPA: 3.0, MCAT: 511 non-trad. Too Low for DO? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 3, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: CluelessRyan Source Type: forums
Median first year pay
publicly available MGMA data from the AAMC website. first year median pay.
Physician Placement Starting Salary Survey Report 2014
Report based on 2013 data: First year post residency or
fellowship compensation
Specialty Median
Anesthesiology $276,000
Cardiology: Electrophysiology $359,622
Cardiology: Inv-Intvl $400,000
Cardiology: Noninvasive $256,250
Dermatology $358,750
Emergency Medicine $230,629
Endocrinology/Metabolism $190,000
Family Practice (w/OB) $161,000
Gastroenterology...
Median first year pay (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 19, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: henryblodget2012 Source Type: forums
Pediatricians moonlighing?
I currently work in the ER at a small rural hospital and many of the family practice physicians pick up a 3-4 shifts in the ER monthly. Has anyone heard of Pediatricians doing this? Or is their scope too specific? Although I'm not a medical student yet, I'm just curious as I'm very interested in Pediatrics but think I would miss the acute nature of ER. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 13, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Coltuna Source Type: forums
DO letter of recommendation
I shadowed a family practice DO last year who recently moved across the country. He agreed to write me a letter before he left; however, I have a feeling this letter is going to fall through. I scribe for a DO in the ER and know they would write me a LOR; however, will a letter from the family practice DO that I shadowed carry more weight than one from the ER DO I work with? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 9, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Coltuna Source Type: forums
What are my Chances? .. Need help with a school list
Hello SDN Fam,
I am approaching the application process and i would like some guidance on a potential school list.
CGPA: 3.82
SGPA: 3.75
URM: Y, AA
Veteran: Y, 5 years United States Navy
EC: 2 years research chemistry-physics lab 2 posters ACS awardee, volunteer at a pediatric rehabilitation center for ~2 years
Shadowing: 200 hours internal medicine 50 hours emergency medicine 8 hours shadowing PA in Gastroenterology 40 hours Family Practice Physician
MCAT: Pending Summer 17' (Taking...
What are my Chances? .. Need help with a school list (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 31, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: airquis91 Source Type: forums
Advice on preparing for next cycle?
So I have had 4 II so far with one more to go, and have been waitlisted at 2 with 2 to hear back from. Hopefully I am jumping the gun, but I am trying to get ready for next cycle if I don't get in.
3.5 GPA MCAT: 32 then 38
Volunteering:
-Youth group leader (boy scouts, etc.) 70 hrs
-OR Volunteer 30 hrs
Shadowing:
-110 hrs w/ family practice, pediatrics, ophthalmology, and emergency medicine
Clinical Experience:
-Pediatric Hospital Volunteer 180hrs
-Pediatric Pre Operation Class...
Advice on preparing for next cycle? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 11, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: student4life0800 Source Type: forums
Physicians in the Pharmaceutical Industry
The following is taken from several PMs that I've sent out to people who have asked for some details on how I got into pharma. Here is my background briefly: MD at a well respected state school, 2 yrs Gen surgery residency followed by 3 yrs Family Practice. Have now been working in pharma for the last 6 years.
The pharma world for MDs is sharply divided into two camps: 1) Business 2) Research & Development (R&D). The business camp is devoted to the commercialization, marketing and sales...
Physicians in the Pharmaceutical Industry (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 1, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: pazzer2 Source Type: forums
Scribing hours for shadowing?
So, I've been on these forums on and off for the past 2 years with the intention of applying to DO school. I'm pretty much only going to be applying to DO. I'm still putting it off until next cycle, but just wanted to get some advice.
I've shadowed a few MD physicians prior to my scribe work.
I've been scribing for about 8 months now, originally for 2 MD physicians (specialty) for about 4 months, and I now scribe full-time for a DO (family practice).
By the time I apply I'll have nearly...
Scribing hours for shadowing? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 18, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: arc5005 Source Type: forums
Schools that are known for good surgical matches?
Hello! I've been thinking about whether or not I will go the MD or DO route and I have pretty much decided that I want to go DO for multiple reasons. However, my future interests are in surgery mostly and I know that DO programs are generally more well known for family practice. Which DO schools are known for having good surgery matches? I don't think it helps to know but I'm a MA resident.
Thanks so much! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 1, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: GBCrzzyy Source Type: forums
Good enough for #25-#40 schools?
GPA: 3.87
MCAT: 518 (131/130/129/128)
Residency: Florida
Race: White
Undergrad: Jacksonville University
Clinical Experience: 200 hours working as a scribe in the ED currently, but I put in 1000 on the app since the app says to put how much you expect to receive not how much you currently have. I will have 1000 hours by august 2017.
Research Experience: None. Yes, I know I ****ed up.
Shadowing Experience: 12 hours with a Navy doc on the ship. 16 hours with a family practice. Both...
Good enough for #25-#40 schools? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 19, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: SteyrSteven Source Type: forums
Will weekly phone mentorship count?
So I sent requests to a dozen DO physicians in my area and only one accepted me for mentorship. He is a Family Practice physician that works as a visiting physician for patients at their homes in the attempt to reduce ER visits and travels with a medical assistant.
We talk on the phone for 30+ mins a week and I shoot emails as well. He said we may do a face-to-face meeting, but he is also an hour away and our conversations take place while he waits for the medical assistant at a starbucks....
Will weekly phone mentorship count? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 21, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: CastleG8 Source Type: forums
What else am I lacking?
Current stats:
cGPA: 3.59
sGPA: 3.80
MCAT(expected based on MANY diagnostics) 510-515
Non-traditional student (age 27)
-Worked for 3 years as a medical sales rep. Spent 1600 hours in a family practice clinic working with patients and docs in a genetic testing role. Then in another position over 500 hours in the OR working with ENT's.
-Research: Spent one summer conducting sexual health surveys in a behavioral research lab on campus. I know I need to improve. What is the best type of...
What else am I lacking? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 23, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Kr#36 Source Type: forums
Primary Care for Women - Family Practice VS OB/Gyn
I am torn between two specialties and am hoping for some advice. Originally I thought I'd go into family medicine because I like the idea of preventive care and taking care of people throughout their lifetime. I want a career where I form relationships with my patients, not just see them for a visit or two. Then I did my ob/gyn rotation and loved it. The rotation was at a community site, so I worked one-on-one with the doctors and my days were structured like theirs - surgery first thing in...
Primary Care for Women - Family Practice VS OB/Gyn (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 14, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: wiscRD Source Type: forums
