This could get interesting …. (Legislation to make Anesthesiologists eligible for “Rural Pass-Through” money)
https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/newsroom/news-releases/2023/08/asa-applauds-introduction-of-medicare-access-to-rural-anesthesiology-act
It’ll be interesting to see if this passes, if the AANA fights it, and what opportunities it opens up. As many of you know, the way the law currently stands, it essentially “incentivizes” rural hospitals to use CRNA’s rather than Docs. Thoughts?? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 2, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: DirtDocMD Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
How to increase inpatient census
Hey everyone,
I am applying to an inpatient job at a small community hospital in a rural area. One of the areas that they are struggling with currently is keeping their beds full. They don't have a physiatrist currently, the CMO is acting as the medical director. The CEO asked me how I would work to increase the census. I wasn't really sure how to answer that question. They have a max capacity of 17, currently averaging around 8 -10. Has anyone else built up their census, if so how...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 29, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: redfish1891 Tags: PM&R Source Type: forums
Primary care loan forgiveness
Hi all,
I've heard that there are programs or incentives that will pay for a portion of medical school if you pledge to go into primary care in a rural area. I have done a little looking and can't seem to find specifics on this. Does anyone have a pulse on these types of programs and if so could you link them? I'm assuming there is a strict criteria that is laid out to qualify for "rural" that would be posted with said program but you never know so does anyone know what would qualify for...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 28, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Hippocratesintraining Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums
Adjuvant clobazam
Dear colleagues, I am not a neurologist but I just wanted to learn something.
I was doing a locum shift at a small rural hospital when somebody presented with a first episode self-limiting focal aware seizure after GBM resection + chemoradiotherapy several months ago. CTB showed stable findings c/f one a month ago. I loaded with Keppra 1.5g PO.
I was going to send them home on Keppra 750mg BD with outpatient follow-up. Neurologist was happy but also wanted a few days of 10mg BD clobazam...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 27, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: lymphocyte Tags: Neurology Source Type: forums
UCSF SJV Prime Program?
I'm a CA resident with a definite interest/passion for rural primary care.
I'm completing the UCSF Secondary, and it lists these options for programs. The SJV Prime seems like the right fit, but does anyone have any personal info or experience with the program?
Thanks in advance! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 23, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Storming Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Interested?
Hi! I’m not a dentist, but instead a practice manager for a federally qualified health center that operates two primary care clinics, and one dental clinic. We took possession of the dental clinic which was formerly a free clinic a little more than a year ago. We are struggling to recruit dentists to this area and I am looking for some help or advice. We are in a very rural area, with a patient population that really needs dental services. I feel as though, for our area, our pay and benefits...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 23, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: aduncan Tags: Dental Residents and Practicing Dentists Source Type: forums
VCOM National Rural Medicine Conference, August 24-26, 2023
VCOM is hosting its first National Rural Medicine Conference, August 24-26, 2023!
With the online option and ability to view sessions asynchronously for up to 3 months post-conference, and special discounted price for medical students ($200), this is a great opportunity to work a conference into your busy schedule and onto your CV!
We have four accomplished keynote speakers, as well as other presenters, who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise on the topic of...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 23, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Rural Medicine Tags: Nonprofit / Educational / Student Orgs Source Type: forums
Wamc? 3.60, 515
Hi there, I'm a traditional student straight out of undergrad. Not necessarily chasing prestige, really just wanting to get in somewhere close enough to regularly see my family. I grew up in a rural community and am very interested in doing rural practice one day, so I hit that note pretty hard in my essays and am applying to mostly schools which emphasize rural medicine. I'm also quite interested in psychiatry - while I know I could certainly change my mind at some point, psych has always...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 19, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Poetic Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Wamc: 3.97 gpa, 513 mcat
-sGPA: 3.97
-MCAT: 513
C/P: 128
CARS: 126
B/B: 130
P/S: 129
-Florida Resident (ties to CA my dad lives there)
-Hispanic/White/First generation student/Low SES
-Undergrad at Florida public university
-Clinical experience:
Volunteering: 200 hours as an MA
Paid: 1200 hours as a scribe in an ED
-Shadowing:
Family practice: 90 hours
Rural ED: 40 hours
Surgery: 30 hours
-Non-clinical volunteering: 120 hours
-Research:
Two posters...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 13, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: nm1000 Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Income, benefits, compensation thread
Let’s compile compensation data
I’ll go first.
Employer: University group
ER setting: rural
Region: mid west
Hourly: $200/hr
W2 or 1099 or k1: w2
Patients per hour: 1.1 average last year
Annual census: i believe 8600
Cme: 5k
Annual bonus ~ 40k (given quarterly)
Benefits: the usual - health, life, disability insurance., vision, dental. Plus 2 weeks paid paternity leave and 50 percent tuition discount to the university for kids
Overtime rate: $220/hr (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 13, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: cyanide12345678 Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums
Why is the pay for retail pharmacists in rural California so high?
According to posts here I've heard that the pay for retail pharmacists in rural California can easily be 155-165K. With overtime apparently people can make 200k if they hustle. If that's the case then why do people still complain that "pharmacy degree is not worth it"? Everybody should just move to California and make good money there. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 12, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: AONLINE Tags: Job Market Source Type: forums
Imposter Syndrome Sucks... WAMC
At the point where I just need some reassurance...
MCAT: 512: 128/130/127/127 (Was sick during the MCAT. Should've voided it. Ended up in hospital for 4 days post exam.)
PREview: 5
Casper: 4th Quartile
GPA: sGPA:3.94 cGPA:3.95 Engineering major with >50 credits from high school
Ohio Resident with strong ties to Indiana, Michigan, and Virginia
ORM but coming from rural/underserved area. Passion for rural medicine
Clinical Experience: 100+ volunteer PCT Med/surg. 1200 paid PCT OR/Ortho/CV...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 10, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: diaboliquedillpickle Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
WAMC: add more schools or advice on current application cycle ?
1. 3.7 cGPA and 3.62 sGPA as calculated by AMCAS
2. 515 (132/126/128/129) in 2023
Prev: 497 in 2019, 503 in 2019, 510 in 2020, 515 (130/127/128/130) in 2021
3 preview then 2 preview 2023
3. CA
3. Asian
4. UC college
5. 3 gap years so far, graduated in 3 years
2160h global health project in tech n prevention created n implemented statewide abroad in rural areas
2400h CRC at T5 hospital - risk clinic
1408h during pandemic on quality of care n telehealth in US n low income areas abroad
480...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 9, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: titan1234 Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
WAMC: 4th time applicant
Hi all. 4th time applicant and desperate to get in. From Indiana, considering Purdue only (not looking to expand the list for personal reasons). Last cycle I was waitlisted at Purdue with only ~350 vet hours and similar animal experience hours. My GPA will increase slightly when I submit my application; what is shown is as of spring 2023 (I am taking summer classes right now). Interested in small animal, specifically working in a rural area.
Graduating GPA (undergrad): 3.75...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 7, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: kml1721 Tags: What are my Chances? WAMC Veterinary Source Type: forums
Clinical Volunteering Abroad: Voluntourism?
Hey everyone. As a part of a school fellowship, for almost three months, I got a chance to work abroad with a locally led grassroots NGO that works with local experts on their rural community health and development projects.
I had the opportunity to assist on some of the organization’s projects (such as sanitation presentations and health trainings in local schools), and I also had a chance to work for a rural health clinic in partnership with the NGO and worked at patient intake by taking...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 2, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: prav2198 Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
