How are RVUs calculated for compensation purposes?
I'm a 3rd-year fellow here, starting job next summer in a community hospital-employed position. Pay is base + bonus after RVU threshold. I've heard different answers to this question from the various attendings at my institute. For those of you who are RVU based, how are RVUs calculated, and are the calculations uniform across all jobs you've had experience with?
E.g. patient coming in for a double for dyspepsia and chronic diarrhea. You obtain biopsies in the upper, and then remove 2...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 25, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: GI-Scopes Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: forums
Gastroenterology fellowship In training exam
Hi. Does anyone know or have an idea approximately when the in GI training exam is for 2022-2023 year? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 22, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: G Lewis Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: forums
GLP 1 agonists and gastric emptying
Any thoughts on anesthesia implications, NPO requirements etc?
Relationships Between Gastric Emptying, Postprandial Glycemia, and Incretin Hormones
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 13, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: caligas Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
Ddsep 10
I'm trying to buy DDSEP-- which package should I buy? I was reading that the complete/digital version syllabus is really only just a copy paste of the answer explanations for the Qbank and to save my money and to only buy the question bank. I wanted to see what other people's thoughts were on whether the syllabus was helpful. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 10, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: smarts1 Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: forums
Benefits of employed vs private practice
Hi all,
Wanted to see if anyone had any thoughts in to the pros and cons of both models? I’m hearing about employed positions offering significant numbers and wonder if that can be a long term option without the worry of private practice over head and buy ins?
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 3, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: nolayup Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: forums
Post-Apocalyptic Formulary: a Georgetown University IRB-approved Survey
Imagine you're the healthcare provider for survivors in a post-apocalyptic world. If you could have a lifetime supply of 20 essential medications to take with you, which drugs would you choose?
Georgetown University Medical Center’s PharmedOut is conducting a survey on prescribing choices in a hypothetical scenario, and would greatly appreciate your participation. And please spread the word to your peers and colleagues!
Find the survey here: https://bit.ly/Top20Drugs...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 29, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Sahana Chakravartti Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: forums
what to look for in advanced endoscopy program
currently a second year fellow, preparing for advanced match next year. can you guys give pointers to what to look up in the respective programs when applying?
My understanding is most programs(except few) require the advanced fellow to do EGD and colon 1 day a week, that will support their salary. My hope is get trained in ERCP, EUS, EMR, BE treatment, luminal stenting and possibly some intro to bariatric endoscopy(optional). Eventually plan to work in semi-academic environment. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 17, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Suprep Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: forums
Job searching tips
Hi everyone,
I am currently in a GI fellowship in the Mid West but looking to move back to south California summer of 2024. I just talked to a friend who has been doing private practice with two other partners for 2 years and this is his schedule:
7-9AM inpatient rounding
9-12PM outpatient clinics (seeing about 15 patients)
1-5PM outpatient procedures.
On weekday call 1-2 days a week and Q3Weekend call.
Is this schedule, call burden typical for pp? I prefer to have a split between...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 15, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: FattySlug Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: forums
Volume of clear liquid
Up to what volume do you consider okay for clear liquids prior to surgery? Couldn’t find anything definitive in my literature search. Saw a study that up to 10oz has little effect on gastric volume and pH. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 11, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: keepassingas Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
What ’s a week of GI-attending call like?
I’m an MS1 who’s interested in GI. I noticed that most of the job positions online require a 1:4 or 1:6 call. From my understanding, when an attending is on call for the week they will go to the hospital if needed / be up all hours of the night to answer questions, then go to work the next morning (like fellows do). I know it can vary a lot, but what’s a typical week of call like? Is it very stressful? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 11, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Det00009 Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: forums
ACG 2021 self assessment test
Anyone have it (preferably unopened in print form)? Id like to buy it off you. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 4, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Lccjblu Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: forums
Is gastroenteritis that difficult to diagnose clinically....or does EVERYONE need a CT abd/pel?
seriously, as a rad, it's killing me. The list is evergrowing and having to read these essentially negative ct abd/pel on call kills me. Or am I just being dramatic and needs to STFU and just do my job?
or dont get me started on these CTA chest/CT abd/pel combos that gets ordered. Sweet baby jesus.
For the love of god, stop ordering so many exams.
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 1, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: chudat Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums
Contract
Would any GI attending review a contract for me? Current advanced fellow about to sign a contract for an advanced job in PP. Thanks! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 30, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: scopenhope Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: forums
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Source: Student Doctor Network - October 29, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: scopenhope Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: forums
FDA approves 'SKOUT' - a new AI device to detect colon polyps
https://www.cancertherapyadvisor.com/home/cancer-topics/gastrointestinal-cancers/fda-clears-skout-to-detect-colorectal-polyps-in-real-time-during-colonoscopy/
Interesting article that leads to more questions: Does FDA approval mean gastroenterologists can bill more for using the device vs standard colonoscopy? If so, will insurance companies reimburse for it?
And on the path end, does this mean receiving more or less colon biopsies if this becomes widely adopted? I could see...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - October 28, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: coroner Tags: Pathology Source Type: forums
