How psych applicants evaluate residency programs
Greetings from my second post in a single night!
I was looking over the criteria that psych applicants used to choose which programs to apply to:
And I'm wondering how applicants evaluated a couple of different qualities:
"Quality of educational training and curriculum"
Beyond a prestigious name, how can you evaluate this? What relevant information should I look for on their website, and what questions should I ask residents?
"Appropriate balance between...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 26, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: wellbutrin.girlfriend Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
etiquette for various audition rotation finagling
So I've been rejected for an away rotation at a program I really wanted and now I have questions:
Would it be worth it to reach out to the program coordinator to ask for feedback on my application? Criteria they wanted that maybe I could optimize come ERAS time?
Can I go back into VSLO and apply to different rotations? For example, if I was rejected from their inpatient sub-internship but they had a million other psych electives posted
As a follow-up, can a...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 26, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: wellbutrin.girlfriend Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
non-practicing MD wanting to make transition to PsyD/PhD
Hi, I have a MD but I did not finish residency. After stepping away for a few years, I am heavily considering going into Clinical Psychology, which I have become increasingly passionate about in the last few years. My only experiences with mental illness include: my rotation in Psychiatry in med school (which I found very subpar and disappointing; no wonder the vast majority of medical professionals are ill equipped for mental health situations), and some consulting work for a...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 26, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: fy6190 Tags: Psychology [Psy.D. / Ph.D.] Source Type: forums
Inpatient Losing Its Appeal
Hello all, wanted to welcome other perspectives on this recent feeling I've been having about working inpatient. Throughout training and as an attending, I've always enjoyed inpatient work (the flow, the quick change in presentation, team environment, walking around vs sitting, etc). However, lately, a few things about working inpatient have changed its appeal to me:
Whether it's the IMO noticeable decrease in competency in nursing, lack of professionalism (on cell phones whole shift...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 24, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: TerraceHouse Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
Non-compete
Curious what everyone’s thoughts are regarding the FTC ruling banning non-competes in for-profit organizations. Looks like non-profits are exempt.
https://www.npr.org/2024/04/23/1246655366/ftc-bans-noncompete-agreements-lina-khan (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 24, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Turducken21 Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
Opinions on Tufts and BU Psychiatry residency program?
Looking for thoughts or opinions on these two programs. Don't know much about them, but I'm an interested third year hoping to apply to residency to them. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ChroniclerOfSuccess Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
Part time telepsych gigs?
Looking to supplement my W2 gig, one place offering 10h/week minimum at 200/hr, followups 50 bucks and new patients 150..Other places wanting me to be licensed in Cali.. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 21, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: MedMan80 Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
Mental Health Tech vs EMT
I am interested in mental health and psychiatry. I have over a year of experience as a research assistant in a mental health psychology lab, and over a year in a neuroscience lab to back that statement up. I would consider myself more well-informed about mental health and illnesses that most, so I believe I can make a compelling argument about my interest in psychiatry. It is probable that my personal statement will revolve around this interest in some fashion (although I recognize the value...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 21, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: raf1ki Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Johns Hopkins ($0 Debt) vs WashU ($0 Debt) vs Duke (Will Have to Take out ~45k/Per Year in Loans)
As the 04/30 deadline approaches, I become increasingly torn between these three schools. I’m leaning more toward Hopkins, and I’ll explain why below. In terms of specialty I would like to pursue, I’m still undecided, but I feel like I want to look into internal medicine, emergency medicine, psychiatry, or anesthesiology. Throughout medical school, residency, and my physician career, I want to be able to have a good amount of time to spend with my aging parents and my loved ones.
For me...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 21, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: FinancialBagel Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
How much to expect for covering someones practice
I have a friend who has a fairly boutique private practice, and will need several weeks coverage over the course of the next year. What might be a reasonable amount to get paid for this? I think the practice has around 50 patients. I would be able to bill separately if someone needed to be seen for a visit. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 21, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: SmallBird Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
Are there any child psych programs that do therapy training using ear pieces with live guidance?
CHOP does this, curious about others. Thanks! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 19, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: milan95 Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
BPD and ADHD comorbidity
There is a subset of BPD patients that I see that checks all the boxes for ADHD criteria. Now, I know these are treacherous waters, so I always try to check and double-check these cases: can the impulsivity be associated with emotional triggers and chronic feelings of emptiness, or it has a strong motor and learning component as well? Did these symptoms began before 12y.o? Do other family members give similar informations as well? Do the patients report significant sympotms from standarized...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 18, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: thelastpsych Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
Experiences with UHS?
Considering taking a UHS inpatient psychiatry job, wondering if anyone has any experiences with this kind of role.
My DMs are open as well if you would prefer to DM. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 18, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: B52slinger Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
Best ways to get referrals from y'all?
I'm a psychiatrist and potentially starting a private practice from 0. Would take major insurances, some Medicaid, no Medicare. Open to seeing pretty much anything other than ASPD/long criminal histories, but would like to keep substance use disorders to a minimum. Happy to see eating disorders, functional problems, ADHD, autism evals, in addition to the basic depression and anxiety.
Do I just send letters to your offices? Should I stop by and talk to your receptionist and give out...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 18, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: lobstar Tags: Family Medicine Source Type: forums
Attending subspecialty conferences during intern year?
I matched into psychiatry for the incoming 2024 cohort starting in July. I have long wanted to pursue forensic psychiatry even during undergrad, and I can see that while fellowships in general are not competitive, the more "prestigious" programs are getting more selective over time.
My program is not a big academic center and not terribly well known. It isn't exactly rural or community, but its also not in a major urban area and there won't be many resources for me to get a lot of forensic...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 17, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: heartsink Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
