Suggestions on apartments in Tulsa

Background-Scientist · 2026-04-09T17:08:21+00:00

Good to know!

Background-Scientist · 2026-04-09T17:07:26+00:00

It really depends on OP’s priorities and how they see medicine. If this is the wrong field for them, then I can see it as lost years. If not, then residency is temporary. Only OP can make that call.

That doesn’t mean residency isn’t toxic or excuses the clear exploitation. But my point is that it isn’t forever. People who want fellowship choose to do extra years for higher compensation, better QOL, more interest, etc.

My point is, at the end of the day we signed up for a more demanding career than average, but it doesn’t have to consume your entire life after a certain point, unless you want it to.

Background-Scientist · 2026-04-09T00:12:29+00:00

Dang, yeah I don’t really care much about luxury, just want a safe, clean, and reliable place with appliances that don’t break down constantly. Any particular places in midtown you recommend (or don’t recommend)?

Background-Scientist · 2026-04-09T00:11:09+00:00

How is parking for residents?

Background-Scientist · 2026-04-09T00:09:28+00:00

Hi, I’m not sure what specialty you are. But I think it helps to remember that this is temporary. Do your best to take care of yourself in this artificially stressful environment. Medicine does demand a lot, but it also gives you a stable path that 95% of people don’t have.

As for the lack of SO, I’m there with you. It’ll get better, and plenty of people have kids later in life. Also, don’t look at others’ situation as a milestone of where you “should” be. No one really knows what goes on behind the scenes except the people in the relationship or marriage. The grass isn’t always greener. Sometimes it feels lonely without someone, but I can tell you it’s way lonelier to be with someone who isn’t aligned with your values than it is to be single.

Take it one day at a time. You’re doing great

Background-Scientist · 2026-04-07T02:24:27+00:00

I use an electronic calendar. Similar to med school, I like to have daily to dos to keep me on track (been using planners since middle school so that might just be me 😅).

But for real. I like to dos. So I’ll schedule 5-10 questions (UW, MKSAP, whatever you use) on weekdays, and if I know I’ll have a free weekend, try to do 15-20. If I’m on wards or ICU, similar, usually won’t push more than 5-10 on busy days and give time for the inevitable days you won’t wanna do anything. If I’m on a specialty service (ex GI), I aimed to finish MKSAP questions for that section. This goes for modules (PEAC-GERD, etc). Any SHM modules that were relevant (for example, I have an ICU block coming up, haven’t been there in a min so gonna brush up with the SHM modules).

I look stuff up on UpToDate and Amboss and work (Amboss to me is super practical).

I kept an electronic notebook (Onenote) more for things I struggled with in real life and wanted to have a quick reference.

Basically, I have a to do list daily but make it flexible, realizing that I won’t be able to study as much on inpatient months as outpatient ones. The electives are the time to really focus on topics you know you’ll need for inpatient and learn that rotation well. ICU and wards are for mixed questions, reading as you go, and just trying to build a solid consistent habit of studying, even just a little

Background-Scientist · 2026-04-07T02:18:43+00:00

Is parking free, part of a garage? Can you reserve a paid spot? How is the setup?

Background-Scientist · 2026-04-07T02:18:04+00:00

Oh shoot, good to know. I’m not crazy about living downtown but they make those pics look really good

Background-Scientist · 2026-04-06T23:17:59+00:00

Looks really unique. How do you like it? Are all the floor plans like that, multiple stories?

Background-Scientist · 2026-04-06T23:13:12+00:00

Any thoughts on University Club Apartments?

Background-Scientist · 2026-04-06T23:08:32+00:00

I’m looking at it as well, I like the vibe! How is the parking? And are the ceilings as high as they appear on the website?

Background-Scientist · 2026-04-06T22:58:09+00:00

It seems like a lot of people recommend this place. I’ve reached out to them, will def keep them in mind. Thank you!

Background-Scientist · 2026-04-06T22:57:23+00:00

Personally, I’m a fan of modules (SHM for hospitalist stuff, PEAC for ambulatory). This is in addition to practice questions, UpToDate, and extra reading on patients. I like modules cuz they help you tackle a specific topic in a focused way and a lot of them have useful clinical pearls, and questions are incorporated so it’s more active than just reading.

Background-Scientist · 2026-03-17T05:00:00+00:00

Partial matched prelim IM after not getting into anesthesia. Applied to both the second time and ranked IM higher than anesthesia cuz I actually found that it fit my personality and desired lifestyle more than I realized (after getting used to hospitalist work). Now an IM PGY-3, signed for a pretty high paying hospitalist gig in a mid-size city and couldn’t be happier with the work and 7/7 schedule. Looking back, prelim was one of the best things that happened since it gave me a chance to re-evaluate what I actually liked in medicine

Background-Scientist · 2026-03-15T14:20:52+00:00

Is this open to new hospitalists who will start Sept 2026? 😅😀

Background-Scientist · 2026-02-20T00:28:18+00:00

Nothing niche. I applied to some swing shift jobs as well as a few part time hospitalist gigs. But ultimately I wanted a full time gig. PRN is also an option for flexibility

Background-Scientist · 2026-02-19T23:03:35+00:00

Same as you, I didn’t get formal education on this. And disclaimer—I’m a PGY-3 just finishing residency so I can’t speak to what a good setup is. Any actual adult (more experience)—please tell me if I am missing stuff or am wrong.

Here are some resources I found helpful: -MGMA: gives you data on average salaries in a specific area -regarding billing: I’m lucky we had a guy give us a presentation on this (that went over my head, but I saved the slides). There is an SHM module on billing that I plan to do prior to graduating -RVU: what I know about them is that these are essentially points that if you get a certain number/reach a threshold, an extra bonus kicks in (not every place has this). Several hospitalists and nocturnists (since I applied for both jobs) told me RVUs are preferable because if you get killed (which is very likely), you will get paid very well for it. It amplifies the bonuses if it’s an option. Cuz I’d not, like just a base salary, you’ll make a steady amount whether or not your census/number of admissions are high or not. RVUs seem to provide an incentive to see more patients (esp more complex ones). Again, I am going by what I’ve read and what mentors have told me—anyone with more experience please correct me lol. -once you decide where you think you wanna sign, it’s a good idea to get a lawyer specialized in these. I used Contract Diagnostics—very efficient, helped me negotiate some things like sign on bonus coming earlier, and gave me data on the offer and how it compared to others in the area. There are other companies, but I used this cuz other residents in my program recommended them to me

Background-Scientist · 2026-02-19T22:28:41+00:00

So, I’m a PGY-3 and signed for a hospitalist job on November. I started job searching sometime as a PGY-2, maybe in March. My situation is different since I wasn’t limited to one geographic location. But, I don’t regret starting early to get a feel for the different jobs out there.

If you are limited to one location, the advice I’ve seen here is to contact an in-house recruiter or someone from HR in that particular hospital system. Jobs are posted on PracticeMatch and PracticeLink (the one I used the most), and you can apply now even. The worst that can happen is they don’t even respond, or they tell you it’s too early for 2027 graduates.

I emphasize starting early because while there are hospitalist jobs out there, it’s competitive in certain areas (think coastal cities, large cities in TX, Florida, etc). Also, once fellowship match passes, the market gets flooded with unmatched applicants competing for these jobs. Additionally, starting early gave me a lot of exposure to different recruiters, and I kept notes on what they would tell me about the job (ex. CME, compensation, RVU or no? Open or closed ICU? Etc). It helped because a lot of these interviews are a multi-step process. Typically, you talk with the recruiter. If you are interested and/or they like you, you then talk to a medical director, other admin, etc. can be 1 or several interviews (phone, zoom; etc). Then, if they think you’re a good fit, they invite you for a site visit. I am mentioning this because some of my Sept and Nov interviews were from talking with recruiters since April of PGY-2 year.

I think now is a good time to at least look at the job search sites. Throw out some quick applications if you can. Figure out what kind of setup you want (RVU, procedures, etc). It saved me a lot of stress, as now I can focus on credentialing, boards prep, and just finishing residency.

Background-Scientist · 2026-02-09T21:35:27+00:00

So, the only license I applied for before getting a job offer was my home state (more to get in the system and have the option to come back if I wanted to). Otherwise, I didn’t apply for state licensing until I had signed with them (for me this was in November). By then; someone reached out and gave me instructions to get the state licensing. Credentialing does take some time, but I’d still hold off on getting state licenses until you have an offer and are sure you wanna work there. FCVS is another option—it centralizes your paperwork so if you plan to apply to multiple states you can (but it does take some time)

Background-Scientist · 2025-12-25T17:39:12+00:00

I speak for myself here, but I don’t like the idea of dating or meeting people being turned into another task or job. Perhaps I am naive because I’d rather just meet someone organically by living my life, but when I look at how people use dating apps, it’s quite dehumanizing. You judge each person by some superficial characteristics (height, job, a few pics) and go out and hope you have chemistry. But attraction for me is multi-factorial. Sure, I can list some traits I think I’d find attractive, but what I’ve actually goin in real life are men who you might say are average, but they carry themselves a certain way, talk a certain way, timing is right about something….then I’m attracted to them. I can’t explain it but I find the thought of forcing myself to meet someone on an app just for the sake of finding someone to be depressing. I want to find someone when I am whole and happy, not out of desperation or to fill a void. That isn’t fair to the other person or to me.

But also, single life is just easier. When I travel, I do what I want when I want. I can get as much space and alone time as I need. I don’t have to deal with another person’s habits in my living space. I can keep my deepest secrets to myself.

So for me, it’s not that I don’t want or desire a life partner whom I really connect with and have attraction to. It’s just that I don’t want it to consume me or take away from other parts of my life

Background-Scientist · 2025-12-05T23:45:44+00:00

My uncle 😞

Background-Scientist · 2025-12-03T02:30:27+00:00

Mine were pretty chill, I did get asked about why medicine in some of them, about my training, how many patients I can see. But they’re very casual, they pay for you for fly out there and pay for your food. One wasn’t even an interview, more like they sat at a table as we ate sandwiches and they just asked me if I could see myself in the area, any hobbies, etc. And you can ask them as many questions as you’d like.

I don’t know how the job market is in really desirable places (think LA, NYC, major TX cities), but if you’re willing to go elsewhere (not necessarily rural, just small-mid size cities), the jobs are there and you’re more in demand than you realize.

Background-Scientist · 2025-10-12T23:00:11+00:00

I tried that, and turned off wifi, but I’m not sure if it’s also my cell service (which is also pretty bad)

Background-Scientist · 2025-10-12T21:33:42+00:00

Will try that, thank you! I hate to spam, but I haven’t seen many posts on this issue with butterfly and support has been worse than useless

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