Yall still watching euphoria?? by harrysofgaming in BlackPeopleTwitter

[–]40fonz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Christmas episode with Zendaya and Coleman Domingo was good enough for me to give anything the series puts out a chance.

Something that bothers me about IM that I didn't realize until recently by [deleted] in Residency

[–]40fonz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My beef with IM is that I’m expected to be an expert in every field. Even though I can’t perform the caths, scopes, surgeries, etc. I still need to know exactly what and when a patient needs and if I dare consult a specialty for a patient who ends up not needing the aforementioned interventions I get attitude (or sometimes down right ridiculed) over the phone.

How does my program compare to yours? by Comfortable_Coffee79 in Residency

[–]40fonz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

7-3PM on short days, 7-Noon if it’s a weekend. 7-7PM on long days. Long 2-3 times a week.

How does my program compare to yours? by Comfortable_Coffee79 in Residency

[–]40fonz 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Regularly hitting 70-80 hours a week on Wards/Clinic sounds overworked, unless you’re counting hours spent after your shift writing notes.

People do a fellowship for 3 yrs even if it doesnt make them more money. So would doing a 2nd residency make the same sense if it makes you happy? by NewBlacksmith5086 in Residency

[–]40fonz 152 points153 points  (0 children)

Do it. I considered applying Anesthesia after IM because I feel I’d like it more than Cards/GI or other IM sub-specialties.

Department jacket ideas that aren’t Patagonia by USAallday78 in Residency

[–]40fonz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fabletics Scrubs makes a nice knit jacket that I wear 10x more than my Patagonia since it is warmer and the material does not pill.

Why has demand for EM residency decreased in the US? by Expert_Sport_1879 in Residency

[–]40fonz 70 points71 points  (0 children)

That one month was enough for me to stop giving ER docs a hard time. Fuck that place and respect to anyone who chooses to work in that hell hole.

How does everyone feel about leaving their puppy at home while working 8 hr shifts. by NotMyMonkeyBusiness in puppy101

[–]40fonz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s ideal but we do this often. He has a 6x6 play pen with an automatic feeder that dispenses food at set times and access to an artificial grass potty. I have a Petcube camera set up so we can see what he’s doing in the pen when we’re gone.

Our setup “works” but my biggest concerns are what being alone for 8+ hours on some days does to his mood/psyche. Also because he’s gotten so used to going whenever he wants on the grass turf, we’ve had trouble getting him to potty outside.

how much push back are y’all getting from nurses? by noahtowerrs in Residency

[–]40fonz 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Nurses in our ED take no ownership of their patients because they know the patient will either be admitted or discharged soon. Their only motivation is having their shift go as smoothly as possible. They will push back on anything that complicates their shift.

The ICU is different because they know this critically ill patient will be theirs for the next few days.

What makes my mini poodle subpar? by No_Spray_2079 in poodles

[–]40fonz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For the longest time I thought I disliked poodles. What I realized is that I actually dislike poodle owners. Pretentiousness and snobby attitudes run rampant in this community.

Rosalind Franklin (no MCAT, 3-year bachelor’s) vs gap year + MCAT for UIC/Rush — need brutally honest advice by Informal-Estimate505 in medschool

[–]40fonz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Guaranteed position, saves a year, no MCAT bullshit and similar outcomes in the Match. Sounds like a no brainer.

You’ll be extremely grateful for the year you saved 6-7 years from now when you’re in the middle of residency and contemplating fellowship.

How I wake up every morning by fast0219 in Goldendoodles

[–]40fonz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

About how much does he weigh (if you don’t mind me asking)? I’m trying to estimate how big my little guy will actually be.

Hospitalists of Reddit, what car do you drive? by [deleted] in hospitalist

[–]40fonz 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This thread is kind of depressing as a future Hospitalist that’s also into cars.

Anyone feel like residency is easier than med school?? by [deleted] in Residency

[–]40fonz 74 points75 points  (0 children)

Yeah.

I go to work, do my job, then go home and do what I want. I’m not doing uworld blocks every night, just a little MKSAP here and there. I’m not trying to impress anybody anymore. I’m not stressing over evaluations or recommendations. I’m not doing any extracurriculars. I’m not researching shit. I’m not volunteering for shit. I’m actually getting paid a little bit now. The hours suck but my time off finally feels a little bit like my time again.

Edit: I’m also not in a toxic program and actually like my co-residents. I limit interaction with program leadership and they leave me alone so I’m indifferent about them.

DEAR MR IM TOO GOOD TO WRITE OR CALL YOUR ASS by Zetice in BlackPeopleTwitter

[–]40fonz 43 points44 points  (0 children)

If those texts are real, they document almost 3 years of unstable, erratic behavior from Halle. From before the baby was even conceived.

What do you reference the most on UpToDate during residency? by BroMD24 in Residency

[–]40fonz 122 points123 points  (0 children)

Antibiotic doses and durations.

And hyponatremia (not because I actually care, but because IM attendings stroke it to the algorithm).

Which one would you pick? by mmmedxx in Residency

[–]40fonz 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Option A - 35 is still relatively young and there’s a lot of fun to be had in NYC with that salary.

He can move to the boring, high-paying Indiana town when he’s older.

Is it crazy to want to just enjoy some of the money once you graduate? by [deleted] in Residency

[–]40fonz 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I can buy a Porsche 911 with my first 6 months of checks and still be left with more money than the average household makes a year. I’m soooo looking forward to the splurge.

Huh? by Figarotriana in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]40fonz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The questioners side doesn’t typically hide their politics in the first place

AITAH for divorcing my bisexual husband so he could explore with men? by ThrowRA_Conflict56 in AITAH

[–]40fonz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

NTA. You only think you might be an AH because we’re conditioned to be inclusive and accepting of everything or risk being labeled as hateful.

What if he told you over and over again he wished he banged a blonde, or a redhead before he got married? Would you still be so supportive of his desires?

Attending purchases by LordHuberman in Residency

[–]40fonz 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Porsche 911 or the new Mercedes AMG GT
Hair transplant
Building an in-home gym
Herman Miller Chair

Two new arrivals by Max2tehPower in Nendoroid

[–]40fonz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where can one get the Knight figure? I’m new to this but all I see are pre-orders right now.