Vas Madness
March Madness, Vasectomies Are an Unlikely Pairing Filling Urology Offices
The NCAA tournament is viewed as an ideal distraction for men recovering from sterilization surgery.
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 12, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Chartreuse Wombat Tags: Radiation Oncology Source Type: forums
Questioning validity of oral sedation for pain procedures
Went for initial consultation for the ol' snip snip this past week. Nurse says, "if you want valium beforehand, only 2 of our docs offer it. It's 5mg 1hr prior and it has to be specifically requested beforehand."
Makes me wonder -- if urologists aren't routinely giving benzos for vasectomies and those who do only give 5mg...why are pain docs giving any at all for our procedures? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 30, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Baron Samedi Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
Able to avoid certain procedures?
Hello! I'm a medical student who is pretty much set on going into urology but I have a concern that I'm hoping to address with this post. Due to personal/moral/religious beliefs, I'm against the idea of performing non-medically necessary vasectomies as a form of permanent contraception (even if vasectomies have a chance at reversal, it's not high enough or reliable enough). I'd be happy to refer patients to someone who is willing to perform these (a colleague, co-resident, etc), but I'm...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 20, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: urologist to be Tags: Urology Source Type: forums
Thoughts on safety of in office nitrous oxide?
Surgeon popping by to ask a question. I’m considering joining a practice that performs some in office procedures (vasectomies, prostate biopsies, etc) using a patient administered 50% nitrous/50% O2 system. I know similar things have been used in dentists offices forever, but lacking anesthesia training this made me a bit uneasy. Assuming adequate knowledge of contraindications to nitrous, any thoughts on the safety of in office nitrous use? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 31, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: DoctwoB Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
Procedure-heavy residency programs
I am currently applying to FM resodencies and am looking for those that offer lots of experience in procedures. I want enough numbers to get hospital privileges. I'm interested in doing many vasectomies, colposcopies, tubal ligation (if possible), sports medicine procedures, and anything else I can gain competence in (any surgical procedure would be amazing). Also lots of derm would be great. What programs should I look at? Willing to apply to any state/location. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 23, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Surgeryislife Source Type: forums
NP performing vasectomy...
Oregon nurse practitioners can now perform vasectomies
When/where this s... will end? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - July 27, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: W19 Source Type: forums
Vasectomy when young
Forum: Sexual health
Posted By: Anonymous
Post Time: 14-04-2017 at 00:10 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - April 14, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums
Choosing where to apply
I'm considering apply to FM. There's a few factors that influence my decision and I'd really appreciate any input you all can offer.
I mostly want to do FM in order to be able to do procedures. Ideally, I'd be able to do colposcopy and LEEP, tubal ligation, any type of OR procedures, vasectomies, etc. I think in order to do any procedure or have hospital privileges I need to have a certain number of said procedures under my belt during my time in residency. How do I choose a residency...
Choosing where to apply (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 12, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Surgeryislife Source Type: forums
What are my chances?
Hi all,
Thanks in advance for helping me out. I am currently a junior undergrad, Idaho resident, Asian male. Here are a couple stats:
MCAT: Haven't taken it yet, but averaging 512-513 on practice MCAT exams. Taking MCAT June 1st.
3.7 overall GPA(might have a 3.75 at time of application, depends on how next semester goes)
3.6 BCPM GPA
Undergrad: CU Boulder
Clinical Experience:
~70 hours being a support system for patients undergoing vasectomies at my health clinic, expect to have...
What are my chances? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 10, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Vishnosis Source Type: forums
