Direct accession civilian vs military Emergency Medicine
I’ll try to be brief. I’m a very experienced (read “old”) ER doc in civilian practice for 25 years. I have always wanted to join the military (tried USUHS for medical school) but was declined due to eyesight impaired in one eye and was refused a waiver. Now EM is apparently in demand and waivers are possible.
The thing that drives me crazy about civilian EM is the constant demand from administration to meet throughput metrics (to make sure they maximize their reimbursement) while they...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 22, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ERDRFL Tags: Military Medicine Source Type: forums
Does radiology PP have secondary income streams?
Considering different specialties right now and one of the big positives of derm and ophtho to me is that they remain very business oriented. It is possible to make an additional 6 or even 7 figures based on other practice income streams/the work of other employees at the practice. Your compensation is not necessarily defined by how much you work.
It seems that specialties like radiology (and anesthesia) this is much less the case (could be wrong). In that you're really only going to be...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 19, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Anakinmemer Tags: Radiology Source Type: forums
residency interview questions
how should you prepare for residency interview??
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 18, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: tbearOD Tags: Optometry Source Type: forums
Retina: Solo Practice vs Group Practice
Looking for some additional guidance as July feels to be approaching faster than ever. Over the past few years, I've been very inspired by the two solo practice startup blogs, and I've gone back and forth debating the merits of each practice type (solo vs group). I was wondering if people on here could speak to some of the advantages and disadvantages of each, particularly with respect to retina and where it differs from comp or other subspecialities.
First, my wife and I are from a rural...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 16, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ayeball Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
Best / Top Surgical Retina Fellowships
Things change fast. A decade or two ago, residents were advised that only a smattering of 10 vitreoretinal surgery fellowship programs were considered worth going to. More recently, a more palatable truth seems to have emerged: there are so many amazing programs, each with their own advantages and disadvantages.
That being said, the last thread that attempted to rank surgical retina programs was started in 2014. We all need an update. After heavy editing of this list along with several...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 15, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: antiVEGF Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
USC vs Dartmouth vs Wisconsin
Hi there, I have acceptances at a few schools and am a little stuck on where to go. I am interested in ophthalmology and I mainly want to know what schools would best prepare me for that. USC is highly ranked for ophthalmology but I would really love some insight. I think all of these programs are around the same “prestige” but it would be nice to hear some other opinions on what school will offer me the best path career wise. Also I am waiting to hear back from Lerner college of medicine at...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 14, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Ma4cel15 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
Is John Pinto's private practice lecture series still accurate?
Came across this series from 2017, and was honestly surprised at some of the numbers he listed for mid career salaries, found in the "contract negotiation" video.
John Pinto's Ophthalmology Business Management Series
J. Pinto & Associates, Inc. John Pinto is the country's most-published author on the subject of ophthalmic practice management. Mr. Pinto's Business Management Seminar is posted on EyeRounds with the very kind permission of John Pinto who reserves all rights to these works.
webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 11, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Anakinmemer Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
Recruiter experiences
I'm retina, set to graduate in the near future. I'm looking for a true partnership track position (aren't we all), and I'm basically willing to go anywhere for the right fit (normal partner/s, high volume but ethical). My main fear is being misled, churned/burned in some way, and wasting two years of my life.
What are people's experiences with recruiters? Taking a step back, the practice is the recruiter's customer, and the job applicant is the product. There is also the perverse incentive...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 10, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ayeball Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
How many patients a day do you as an optometrist? Do you feel you have enough time with each one or do you feel rushed?
How many patients a day do you see as an optometrist? Do you feel you have enough time with each one or do you feel rushed? Do you feel you can take an hour or lunch or need to work through lunch? Is the interest from your student loans making your payments seem futile, as in your total due is currently more than the original amount owed despite paying some of it off? Not trying to be a downer just trying to see what everyone's biggest pain points are or maybe they are overblown?
The...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 5, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Grateful and Blessed Tags: Optometry Source Type: forums
Rank list guidance
Hi all. I’ve been fortunate to receive some terrific interviews for ophtho residency this season and would appreciate some guidance from this community.
For reference, my career goal is to join or start my own private practice, or work in a privademic setting as I enjoy teaching. I’m likely to pursue subspecialty training and am most interested in medical or surgical retina at this point. I would like to keep traditional academic options open, but leaning against that route at this point...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 4, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: owleye Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
Deciding between glaucoma/cornea
Hi everybody, I'm at something of a crossroads with regard to choosing a fellowship (cornea vs glaucoma), and hoping for advice / thoughts from those that have been through the process.
For context: I'm about halfway through residency right now. I'll be applying for fellowships in about a year.
I have a background in academic glaucoma, did a combined MD/PhD with my thesis on glaucoma, and have spent the better part of 7 years involved in high-impact glaucoma research, pubs, giving podium...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 29, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mmmmaaaaahhhhhh Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
Feeling defeated - cataract surgery complications
Hello,
Seeking advice or thoughts on improving in cataract surgery and lowering complications. I started my attending job recently and on my 9th case today had a dropped nucleus in a patient with prior vitrectomy from macular hole surgery. I think the issue started when the lens wasn’t cracking and maybe I was not careful enough when doing other maneuvers to break it into pieces and remove the nucleus. I know these things happen but I’m honestly devastated. It’s also hard because I can’t...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 29, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: eyedoc27 Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
MS3: Do I need a research year?
Hey everyone, I’m currently an MS3 interested in ophtho unsure if I should take a research year. I know this has been discussed significantly but I was hoping to get some personalized advice. Your help would be greatly appreciated!
Current Stats:
Low tier MD school in NY
CA native, URM
Step 1: Pass
Step 2: Tbd
Clerkship grades: High pass across the board
Research: 1st author ARVO abstract/poster, 4th author AAO oral presentation, 5th author ophtho paper, 4th author ophtho paper, 1st...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 19, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Ophthoapplicant92 Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
Coming to terms with rejection
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Source: The Student Room - November 16, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Sunflower2183748 Tags: Medicine Source Type: forums
Ipad 10th generation 10.9'
Hi OD students
I have never used an iPad to take notes in class but I feel like, after a few months of class, it can be a good idea. Most professors use PowerPoint slides, so the idea is to take notes on these slides.
The new iPad 10th generation comes with a 10.9 screen (slightly bigger than the previous one with 10.2). Do you think that is large enough for taking notes? The next option is the 12.9 iPad Pro is too expensive for me.
Please let me know what works best for you
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 13, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: spanishoptom Tags: Optometry Source Type: forums
