Influx of adult ADHD referrals in outpatient
Since starting my private practice a few months ago, it seems like over half of new patients are coming with complaints of ADHD symptoms. It's usually people who've never had a diagnosis of it and want treatment. Occasionally it's people on reasonable current regiments, but there have also been some heroic doses of adderall prescribed as well by previous psychiatrists/pcps. Have you all noticed an uptick in these referrals? This wasn't an issue for me in my residency or my previous ACT job...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: When is graduation again? Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
1 month from Match and regretting my specialty. What do I do...?
M4 here, applied Ortho and did 4 away rotations and probably will match if I rank. However I got burnt out after 1-2 aways and hated pretty much everything after that. I regret applying Ortho.
What do I do? If I start Ortho residency and 2 months in already want to switch, will my PD even support this switch so early?
I applied and interviewed at 5 TYs, do I rank them higher?
I know I'd be so much happier in ophthalmology or DR, I should have applied to one of those. I would just do a TY...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ChooChooTrain51 Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums
DMU vs TCOM
Hello! I have been lucky enough to be accepted into both TCOM and DMU. I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts between these two schools? As a Texas resident, I believe TCOM is less expensive by far, but also has more research opportunities and I have family close by. On the other hand, I believe DMU has higher pass rates on step exams as well as may be slightly better as a founding school for residency programs. I am most interested in pathology and anesthesiology in case that makes any...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Enne Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
Carilion Clinic: Virginia Tech Psychiatry Residency Program
Hello all,
I am an IMG with GC, and I am interested in ranking Carilion Clinic Virginia Tech Psychiatry Program. I live in Miami, FL. I have been to Roanoke/Blacksburg region as my fiance lives/ is from there. Very different from Miami, but not necessarily a bad different.
Could any1 give their opinion/views on the Psychiatry Residency at Carilion Clinic in Roanoke VA? I don't see many experiences of this program on the forum. The PD is now a male, not female like a previous post from 2017...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: smileybabi06 Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
Very small private practice vs locums to maintain clinical experience?
I’m >5 years out of psych residency and extremely burned out, made a job change last year in hopes of improvement though have ended up even more crispy. I’m planning to discuss going part time with my current supervisor but I anticipate the answer will be no so I am working on my contingency plan.
I’d like to take a significant break before jumping back in, and want to maintain some clinical experience while I’m sorting things out. I think it’s feasible to start a private practice, with goal...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 31, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: wish i was at the lake Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
Does going to a "workhorse" residency program notably benefit your speed in private practice (Columbia vs NYU)
As the title suggests, I am almost 100% sure I want to do private practice. I was told that the reading speed difference between private practice and academics is only increasing and in order to maximize income and have the best shot at making partner it helps to be a fast reader. I am currently deciding whether to rank NYU vs Columbia #1 in order to meet this goal. From what I gathered NYU has more academic and research prestige in the field of radiology but Columbia residents absolutely...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 30, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: anonymouspanda Tags: Radiology Source Type: forums
Vahc residency
I am about to begin interviewing at VAs for residencies all over the United States. If anyone has done a residency at a VA please let me know where you did it and the pros/cons.
I did one of my externships at a VA hospital and absolutely loved it!
If you work at a VA hospital currently as an optometrist what are your pros and cons??
I have a few job offers and am a little overwhelmed so any advice would be appreciated (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 30, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: kingkay Tags: Optometry Source Type: forums
Peds vs Ortho
I am a 3rd year dental student that cannot decide if I want to apply to Pediatric Dentistry or Orthodontics residency programs. Is it possible to apply to programs in both specialties and let fate do its thing? Is this frowned upon or straight-up not allowed? Help!
Also, if anyone has some. words of advice/encouragement, I am all ears!
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 30, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mouthfuloftoothpaste Tags: Dental Residents and Practicing Dentists Source Type: forums
Obtaining disability insurance with a chronic health condition
Hello,
Currently in medical school. I've been diagnosed with a chronic health condition when I was in my teens.
Obviously, I did not have the foresight to have imagined this would have happened and so I did not get disability insurance that early on...
Just to be transparent, I have Crohn's Disease that is difficult to treat.
So, most likely, no disability insurance will take me. I could get a rider that excludes CD, but, to be honest, I don't know if this is even worth it. I am under...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 29, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Bored_Conscious Tags: General Residency Issues Source Type: forums
How much would my class ranking matter for a residency match?
My school advisor suggested aiming for at least the 40th percentile in class rank if applying for anesthesiology or surgery. The dean's letter will indicate the top 20% and top 40%. Points are assigned as follows:
Honor (+4),
Pass (+3),
Retest (+2, not shown on transcript), and Remediation (+1, shown on transcript).
Internal ranking is based on these points. The dean's letter addresses only preclinical class rank.
If I don't have good recognition with the class rank, would it be a...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 29, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: GoldenStarDO/MD? Tags: Medical Students (DO) Source Type: forums
New R position for July 2024 start in Neurology
Hi everyone, GW neurology has expanded it's program and is looking for applicants for it's PGY-2 position (R position) in neurology. This position will start July 2024 with direct entry into the PGY-2 position. Interviews will be occurring soon. Please apply through ERAS with instructions in the image below. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 29, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: GWneurologyresidency Tags: Internship, Residency and Fellowship Positions Source Type: forums
Worcester, Mass 3 bedroom 12 minutes to UMass Medical School/Medical Center
MedsHousing.com Listing #4284
Worcester, MassGreat for residency!Unfurnished 3BR/1.5BATH - 2500/mo apartment - Worcester, MA
3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom apartment. Unfinished attic and basement for plenty of storage. Washer, dryer, and 2 off street parking spots included. Gas and electric utilities tenant responsibility. Approximately 12 minutes to UMass Medical School/Medical Center. Prefer 12 month lease, but will consider alternative terms.
Bedrooms: 3...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 29, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: medshousing Tags: Housing Board (Temporary and Long-term) Source Type: forums
Veterinary specialty residency app
Veterinary residencies: does it look bad on your residency application to have taken pass/fail electives?
ex. interested in ophthalmology residency but took a surgery elective P/F? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: moose124 Tags: Veterinary Source Type: forums
Nontrad starting med school in the fall. Is this a reasonable outlook
I'm in my late 30's and I hope to be done with an FM residency by 46. Considering what is knows about FM salaries today and what we can reasonably predict about the specialty in the future, I still have a goal to retire with 7-8 million by the time I am 75. Yes, I plan on working till 75.
Can it be done?
Not married but maybe it will happen
No kids
I expect student loan debt to be forgiven with PSLF
I'm not materialistic. I see money as freedom.
I will rollover my current 401K which...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: carw1801 Tags: Finance and Investment Source Type: forums
PCOM-PA vs AZCOM
Hi all, I need help deciding between these two schools. I've listed pros and cons and summarized my overall thoughts at the bottom. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
AZCOM
Pros:
Dissection Based Lab.
Good looking residency match list.
Beautiful place to live, very outdoorsy.
Cons:
"Lots of exams."
No hospital.
Far From Home (I live on east coast).
Quarter system? Not a con necessarily, just new to me.
$498,000 CoA????
PCOM-PA
Pros...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 27, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Neur-out-of-my-mind Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
