Would like thoughts/Advice on my steps going forward
This is my first post on here but I have been viewing this forum for the last couple of months. I would like opinions and advice from anyone willing to give it, on my steps going forward from here. Here is some background information… Last May, I got a job as a sterile processing tech at a hospital close to me, working 36 hours a week. This made me fall in love with medicine again as I completely wrote it off as a possibility and it never came to mind for some reason. One thing that I...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 22, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: hockeyguy5181 Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Adrenal incidentaloma - how much do y'all work it up in the hospital?
Question for hospitalists out there. CT imaging so often shows an adrenal incidentaloma. I see various practices regarding what is done, and I'm wondering what y'all's practices are.
1) Rule out hormonal activity in the hospital (aldosterone renin ratio, dexamethasone overnight suppression test, or assess metanephrines) before discharge.
2) Order repeat imaging but defer hormonal evaluation to outpatient setting
3) Defer hormonal evaluation and repeat imaging to the outpatient follow up...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 21, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: SuckySurgeon7 Tags: Internal Medicine and IM Subspecialties Source Type: forums
Fair wages for outpatient secretary- California
I am in the process of hiring a secretary (as 1099) to my psych office. The secretary will work remotely most of the days ( she will be in the office once a week). The work involves in answering calls, scheduling appointments and processing claims (calling insurance for claims denied and so on).
My EMR is luminello, so I submit the claims myself (but sometimes we spend time calling insurance for several issues).
I check the average wages for "hospital secretary" and it shows as...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 19, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Ahamis Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
Cardiac Team models
Looking for examples of how other groups with dedicated heart teams take call and all the other logistics.
Our hospital/CT surgeons are pushing us to create a dedicated heart team separate from the generalists. They want 4 first starts for the CT surgeons and 1 cath lab daily. One of the CT surgeons is new and will be ramping up a heart failure program with significant increases in numbers of ecmo and LVAD placement.
How many anesthesiologists would you recommend? How should we split...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 19, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: cheeseburgerandfry Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
WAMC/School List Help (4.0 GPA, 522 MCAT)
1. cGPA and sGPA: 4.0 cGPA and sGPA
2. MCAT score(s) and breakdown: 522 (131/128/132/131)
3. State of residence: GA
4. Ethnicity and/or race: ORM
5. Undergraduate institution or category: T15 Private
6. Clinical experience (volunteer and non-volunteer):
Volunteer:
250 hours – hospital volunteering
200 hours – free pop-up clinic volunteering
200 hours – interpreter at a free clinic
Non-volunteer:
150 hours – paid medical assistant
7. Research experience and...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 16, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: hungryhippo123 Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Hospice and palliative medicine job prospects 2024
Just curious as to the job search this year and what it has been like for folks? Any thoughts on training at a smaller community hospital and finding a job after fellowship in major city/metro area? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 16, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: crop Tags: Hospice and Palliative Medicine Source Type: forums
Transferring Schools for More Clinical Opportunities
Hi! I'm currently a first-year at my undergrad. I'm considering applying to transfer for the Fall of 2024 (my sophomore year).
One of the main reasons is for more clinical opportunities. I currently go to a liberal arts institution in a rural environment and the nearest hospital doesn't do more than 8 hours of shadowing or volunteering. If I were to shadow or get any clinical experience, I would have to drive around an hour to a bigger city. EMS is not an option in the area and basically...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 14, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: a3suki Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Work experience
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Source: The Student Room - January 14, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: reubenn05 Tags: Medicine Source Type: forums
Career Guidance Needed
I am early-mid career Emergency Medicine, currently W2 employed by a large hospital system and have been given the opportunity to join an independent democratic group. Their partnership track seems fair (2 years; minimally more hours than I work now). Their pre-partner pay is essentially the same as I make now (maybe even a little more), which makes the financial risk of joining essentially zero. Obviously, there are significant benefits once you make partner.
Current job: I've stagnated...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 14, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: WhatJobDoIPick Tags: Emergency Medicine 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
Likely reapplicant, work/ec feedback
Hey all, i'm not too familiar with SDN. I am a non-trad RN->MD. I applied the current cycle and currently have 1 waitlist and rest are rejections. If any of you are willing, I'd appreciate some feedback on me EC/work Hobby area for next cycle.
Currently ones I have (active/completed)
1. 1 year PCT/CNA orthopedic/emergency: Paid/Clinical
2. 2 year Staff ER RN: Paid/Clinical
3. 2 year Travel RN (rural & urban exposure w/ various hospital lab equipment): Paid/clinical
4...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 14, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: nontradRN2MD Tags: Re-Applicants Source Type: forums
WAMC - Prep for Reapplication
1. cGPA: 3.8, sGPA: 3.9
2. MCAT: 506 (127/125/126/128), 514 (128/126/130/130)
3. State of Residence: FL
4. Race: Asian
5. Undergrad Institution: T50 Private School
6. Clinical Experience:
Primary Care Medical Assistant - 700 hours
Hospital Volunteer - 150 hours
Family Planning Clinic Volunteer - 150 hours
Free Clinic Volunteer - 100 hours by time of application
7. Research Experience:
HHMI Program - 160 Hours
Basic Science Lab at...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 13, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: prospectszn Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Need honest advice WAMC
Hey guys,
I need some honest advice.
I am currently a junior at a Texas school (w/ residency). My goal is to apply to this coming cycle spring 2024. BS Biology My stats are 3.66 GPA 3.43s :/, which I think is 3.73/3.57 on TMDSAS, 508 MCAT . 1900h of clinical hours (half nursing assistant, half ER scribe), 150h of volunteering (homeless shelter, middle school tutor and hospital), with a summer research internship at a T20 medical school. AA, URM if it matters. Are my stats OKAY? not really...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 13, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mombasa_abuga Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Milwaukie ER overdose death
Final moments of ODing patient discharged by doctor who said he was ‘playing possum’ seen in disturbing bodycam footage
Jean DesCamps, 26, was admitted to Providence Milwaukie Hospital on Dec. 12 after he was found covered in feces and moving slowly on Portland’s TriMet MAX train.
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read this and I just can't believe it. embarrassing (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 12, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: kiboshed Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums
Technically...
The chief nursing director's signature line at my hospital is Dr. XXXXX DNP, RN, CENP, CPHQ, FACHE (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 12, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: HopelessMS Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums
