Urology vs orthopedic surgery for private practice
I am still between these two specialties and would like to know a few things to make the decision clearer:
1. Which is better suited for private practice and why?
2. What procedures do private practice urologists do? (A urologist said he can count on one hand the number of procedures he does in PP i.e. very little)
3. How much of urology is inpatient in PP?
4. Exactly how "resource-intensive" is urology in the sense of needing OR time, other personnel...etc
5. How much medical...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - October 19, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Doc mu Tags: Surgery and Surgical Subspecialties Source Type: forums
Urology vs Orthopedic surgery for private practice
I am still between these two specialties and would like to know a few things to make the decision clearer:
1. Which is better suited for private practice and why?
2. What procedures do private practice urologists do? (A urologist said he can count on one hand the number of procedures he does in PP i.e. very little)
3. How much of urology is inpatient in PP?
4. Exactly how "resource-intensive" is urology in the sense of needing OR time, other personnel...etc
5. How much medical management is...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - October 19, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Doc mu Tags: Urology Source Type: forums
Research year AFTER med school?
Hello, I'm new here. I will be graduating med school July 2022. I am a US-IMG looking to match into Gen Surgery or Urology Residency in the US (goal is in Texas). I understand matching is very competitive for IMGs. After looking at the requirements, most programs require 3 Letter of Recommendation (from US based doctors/program directors) and some type of clinical experience in the US is a bonus. I only have 1 LOR from a US doctor.
I feel like my chances of matching are very low, even if I...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - October 13, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: janethln Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums
Re: Chronic kidney disease: summary of updated NICE guidance
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Source: BMJ Comments - October 9, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums
Will applying 1 year after graduating affect residency match opportunities?
Hello, I'm new here. I will be graduating med school July 2022. I am a US-IMG looking to match into Gen Surgery or Urology Residency in the US (goal is in Texas). I understand matching is very competitive for IMGs. After looking at the requirements, most programs require 3 Letter of Recommendation (from US based doctors/program directors) and some type of clinical experience in the US is a bonus. I only have 1 LOR from a US doctor.
I feel like my chances of matching are very low, even if I...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - October 7, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: janethln Tags: Residency Program Specific Discussions Source Type: forums
Stage I RCC SBRT
Any favorite dose/fractionation recipes for early stage kidney SBRT? Just starting to get some cases and wondering what others are doing out there. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 21, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Mandelin Rain Tags: Radiation Oncology Source Type: forums
Applying Urology as DO student / dual applying?
Hey guys, searched the threads and didn't find much information about applying as an osteopathic student. Had a few general questions.
What Step 1 and Step 2 / Level 1 and Level 2 scores are considered competitive for old AOA programs?
How heavy of an emphasis do Urology programs place on Step 2/Level 2?
How many audition rotations are considered sufficient?
How can I go about getting research in Urology?
I know Urology has its own separate application from other specialties, how does...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - September 19, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: 4thtimeretaker Tags: Urology Source Type: forums
Delirium or Primary psych issue
Elderly patient with hx of schizoaffective disorder and chronic kidney disease initially admitted to psych with mania/psychosis (including profound confusion and disorientation), but transferred to medicine when acute on chronic renal failure and elevated calcium was discovered. Attending psychiatrist suspects delirium.
Medical service treats medical problems over the course of 1 week, but mania/psychosis/confusion persist. Brain imaging and extensive lab workup unremarkable for ongoing...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 20, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: nexus73 Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: forums
Bad Anki card?
Is this a bad Anki cloze card? Anki pros please let me know...
{{c1::'porins}} allow passage of certain {{c1::ions}} and {{c1::small polar molecules}}. They {{c1::increase}} the rate of water passing in the {{c1::kidney}} and {{c1::'plant root cells}}. Less specific -- if you can fit thru the passage, you can go through (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 17, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mascue Tags: DAT Discussions Source Type: forums
Difficult Experience with Coworkers in Clinical Job
Hi everyone! So I'm currently a rising junior working as a medical assistant this summer. I love the job; organizing the flow of the patients, getting to see all the procedures the doctor does (urology clinic), drawing blood, etc. However, I do not get along well with my coworkers. They definitely get along a lot better with each other and frequently leave me out of things. We're cordial, but it's still really awkward honestly. Anyway, these coworkers make me dread the days I have to go into...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 2, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Teisuto Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Why Nephrology Grads Cannot Expect To Earn The Same As Their Partners !
Years ago, I had a colleague who accepted a neph job out of fellowship and he was excited with the prospects. Although starting salaries were low(180K/year), within 3 years he will make partner, and according to what the partners told him, they average around 500K/year. Sounds great right? Fast forward to today and this friend has left that job and is working as a hospitalist. So what happened? From my conversations with him, his partners actually didn’t lie to him, they just didn’t tell him...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - June 18, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Renal_Prometheus Tags: Other Subspecialties Source Type: forums
Are there any jobs for physicians whose Board eligibility has expired/ are nolonger BE?
Looking for advice. I failed my IM Board exams three times because I didn't study enough because I am a mother of 4 and was working as a hospitalist to support my family ( my husband is a stay at home Dad). My board eligibility expired and now I am completing fellowship but cant sit my Nephrology boards because i haven't passed my IM boards. Not many jobs will hire a non board certified physician. ABIM states I have to re- do a year of IM residency inorder to re-establish my board...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - June 8, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Subihabi Tags: Internal Medicine and IM Subspecialties Source Type: forums
Which holmium laser lithotripsy to choose?
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Source: Student Doctor Network - June 2, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: eliadam Tags: Urology Source Type: forums
Reliability of Compounding Pharmacies
The chief of Endocrinology at my state university medical school has stated he will not send Rxs to any compounding pharmacies because of their alleged substandard dosages for meds. If a patients needs an Rx, he requires that all be “FDA approved products” (i.e. not compounded) and dispensed at “regular retail pharmacies” (no compounding pharmacies). While Urologists, Dermatologists, OB/GYN and HIV physicians will utilize these compounding pharmacies for various injectables, creams and PO...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - June 1, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Quimbara Tags: Pharmacy Source Type: forums
