Merits of away rotations for FM vs electives that you wouldn't normally be able to do
I am trying to decide if it is more beneficial for me to try and do a couple away rotations for FM at potential programs I might like, vs rotations that would be very helpful for future FM practice such as ortho clinic, sports med, radiology, derm, ICU.
I have good stats for FM, so an away for me would be more to try and get to know a certain program better.
I have read on these forums though that rotations such as derm, rads, rural FM, clinic ortho, and ICU are really nice to help for FM...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 7, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: tealeafexplorer Tags: Family Medicine Source Type: forums
Michigan State CHM vs. BU vs. CWRU
Context: First gen college student from a rural area, graduated from large public research institution, looking for a school that will allow me to continue with research while being integrated in/working in underserved communities. Have some debt from undergrad, but I want to set myself up for success later, whether that means matching to a great residency or not being in debt for 500 years. Really struggling to make a decision, especially when no one has been able to visit schools/do a vibe...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 7, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: 32168plusdone Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
What are your thoughts on these incomes?
In this video, the dentist talks about earning about $200,000 as a dental associate! He says that isn’t too far from reach and that he himself earned $300,000 as an associate in a rural area. Even with an indeed search I see promised ranges from $160,000-390,000 in a lot of these corporate offices. So why is it that people say being an associate = no money? I feel as though $200,000 is quite a bit of money.. even $150,000! And considering a situation where...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 22, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: tunadoctor Tags: Dental Residents and Practicing Dentists Source Type: forums
Racist interaction with lab tech
Hey guys, so I'm looking for some advice about a recent incident. So I'm a Chinese American student (important for story) who is currently on a rotation in a rural area, and we have to spend some time in the ER on call. I was introduced to this (white) lab tech who was also working that night, and she asked me what nationality I was, and when I said I was Chinese, she said (actual quote) "Oh I hate you, my mom has COVID". Quite frankly, I was extremely shocked by her comment and had no idea...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 17, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: iwanttobelieve Tags: Medical Students - MD Source Type: forums
Hospitalist Liability at Rural Hospitals
With the current corona situation I am at a rural hospital and the main hospital affiliated with my ship as well as surrounding hospitals cannot accept transfers of sick patients or those needing sub speciality support.
I am being asked to accept these patients as “er” boarders. I.E. treat them as floor patients in the ED pending an available bed which can be days.
Is this the norm or can you point me to resources on the Medico legal side of this situation ? Additionally , if I reject these...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 3, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ahospitalistperson Tags: Internal Medicine and IM Subspecialties Source Type: forums
WAMC? How does my school list look?
cGPA: 3.27 (significant upward trend of ~90 credits @ 3.9)
AMCAS sGPA: 3.03
AACOMA sGPA: 3.33
MCAT: 514 (129/126/128/131)
NY Resident, strong ties to CA (undergrad and family)
White male
Small state liberal arts school
Clinical Experience:
New job as full-time ED tech in a rural community hospital (projected 1000 hours by May)
~1,700 hours as a scribe/chief scribe in an ED and an Oncology/Hematology clinic
80 hours...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 27, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: kenykj49 Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Burning Down a Fiery Path (1st Year EM attending)
I am a single male, graduated from medical school a little quicker at age 23, went to a three year residency in the midwest and took a job in Rural MIdwest for one year.
I received my income statement and netted 396K from July to Now from this job. I worked over 200 hours a month consistently. There were days where I was unmotivated and felt I picked the wrong line of work, other days are ok. I have been considering my exit plan from EM soon and dont know what route to take. I have a...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 24, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: medschool2cool Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums
ATSU-KCOM vs KCU vs COMP-NW
ATSU-KCOM
Pros
Old school with large alumni network
Good facilities with anatomy lab, simulation center, student gym, etc
Rural (I personally like rural areas)
Facilitates audition rotations
Cons
Missouri. It's a long ways away from me.
Having to move for years 3-4 or travel longer distances for rotations
KCU-Joplin
Pros
Pretty similar to ATSU-KCOM. Old school, good facilities
Still rural-ish (personal preference), but...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - December 14, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Briarbee Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
Help choosing jobs
I am doing a cardiac fellowship and debating between these two jobs. Wondering if people can chime in what they think.
1. Midwest rural small town. Small private practice group. Salary around 700K +/- 50k (looked into the books, appear legit and stable). Vacation 3 weeks (this must be the catch?). Weekly hours around 50/week. Call frequency is 10 weekends and about 45 weekdays based on # of providers. ACT model. barebone benefits.
2. Midwest rural small town. Medium size private practice...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 30, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Papamusk Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
What made you choose optometry?
Hi all,
I hope you all are well. So I recently started working at a rural-ish Private Optometry Practice as a Tech and while I enjoy the work it can be quite stressful at times due to the volume of patients we receive and what I need to to do for each patient. The Optometrists have really taken me under their wing so-to-speak because I'm the only one in the practice who is looking Optometry school. I am starting to have a few doubts, however.
So I will be completely honest, I started out...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 22, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Doktor_dud3 Tags: Optometry Source Type: forums
Trends in EM compensation (med students read this)
For those who want an honest behind scene look on what is going on in EM compensation...we have the perfect storm brewing for trouble. Consider the following PRE-COVID developments:
1) The job market nationally has consolidated over the past 20 years. The majority of clinical EM physicians now work for CMG's. Nothing new
2) HCA and other private hospitals are now starting their own, self-funded residency programs. Many are in rural areas/small hospitals, in hospitals you would not expect to...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 21, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: sum dude Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums
Picking a rotation site?
For those who choose where to do 3rd year rotations, would y'all do a rural site or urban? What are pros and cons of either? I am leaning away from urban as I've heard there are more opportunities for hands on stuff in rural locations. What looks better for residency as well? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 11, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: js677 Tags: Medical Students - DO Source Type: forums
Moonlighting in residency
Going into rads. Would really like to moonlight during residency, but there aren't that many residencies with great opportunities. There are hardly any internal options at my home program. How do people go about finding moonlighting opportunities? I'm talking like rural ED shifts, occupational health stuff, etc. Would really like to make more $$ to pay down my loans, and a DR residency is pretty conducive to that. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 8, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: underthesun Tags: Medical Students - MD Source Type: forums
Degree of Medical Management?
Hi all,
I am considering Optometry currently and have a few questions for current providers. My main question revolves around the extent of Medical Management conducted by Optometrists today. I know the scope of practice in many states has been expanding in recent years to allow more and more autonomy and practice avenues, however, what extent of a typical day (corporate or private practice) do you spend doing medical management of eye diseases or eye injury?
Do rural areas see a higher...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 5, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Doktor_dud3 Tags: Optometry Source Type: forums
Wamc
cGPA and sGPA: 3.71
MCAT score and breakdown: 522 132/130/130/130
State of residence or country of citizenship (if non-US): CA, lived in CA/AZ/HI and family is from NY
Ethnicity and/or race: White
Undergraduate institution or category: UC
Clinical experience (volunteer and non-volunteer): ~400 hours serving Hispanic, Vietnamese, and rural communities through community clinics
Research experience and productivity: Cellular/Molecular biology (Honors thesis, first...
WAMC (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 23, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: 717979 Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
