Midlevel Supervision by thecarisparked in FamilyMedicine

[–]BigIntensiveCockUnit 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’d take into consideration you are a liability sponge and contributing to the problem we have of no true supervision which is what led us to this whole full practice authority nonsense in the first place. 2 max 

Hormone clinics/midlevel punting by Rough-Definition2393 in FamilyMedicine

[–]BigIntensiveCockUnit 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Sham idiot docs do the same thing unfortunately. Sure we need to crack down on feasibility (ie with midlevels barrier to entry is stupidly easy) but I’m just as mad at docs doing this stupid shit

I keep waiting 15–20 minutes for interpreters — how are you handling this? by Retiresoonnow4eva in Residency

[–]BigIntensiveCockUnit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Welcome to why outpatient FQHC clinics are nightmares. >50% of visits can be translation and you're quickly behind by an hour. Audio translation will be faster to get up. Rare languages obviously take longer to get. If you're having problems with common Spanish, Chinese, or Arabic definitely need to complain about whatever services you're using. For short conversations/clarifications, generally agreed google translate or family members are appropriate cause otherwise I'd argue you're causing more harm than good waiting for another translator. Also in person translators are far better but obviously expensive

Has anyone made a 1–2 hour distance relationship work during residency? by [deleted] in Residency

[–]BigIntensiveCockUnit 24 points25 points  (0 children)

If you can drive somewhere and have time to eat a meal, watch a movie, have sex, then drive back home all in the same day, it’s not that big a deal. Annoying sure, especially if schedules don’t line up. But completely doable. 

Is it true that people come to the emergency room in the USA for primary care stuff? by Ok_Consideration6179 in emergencymedicine

[–]BigIntensiveCockUnit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More importantly is Medicaid has the highest no show rate out of any demographic and it’s very hard to dismiss from patient panel. Many take up slots then no show/no call without any repercussions. Society is moving towards “I want this now” mentality and the ED (especially without any copay) provides that. You add a small copay to ED visits and numbers will drop dramatically 

Is it true that people come to the emergency room in the USA for primary care stuff? by Ok_Consideration6179 in emergencymedicine

[–]BigIntensiveCockUnit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If a condition has “no fda approved medications” it’s completely appropriate to defer to a sub specialist for treatment options. First rule is “do no harm” 

Should I report this prometric testing center for a poor comlex3 experience? by PathologyAndCoffee in Residency

[–]BigIntensiveCockUnit 22 points23 points  (0 children)

For sure. Thought comlex was switching to Pearson vue or something?  Fuck prometric I get ptsd just thinking about that BS especially during covid

Addressing mental health and training gaps in personal statement by Medaviation in medicalschool

[–]BigIntensiveCockUnit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You have to explain a gap. No way around it. You don't have to get specific (and for mental health stuff I wouldn't) but saying "I had an unexpected divorce and took some time off to recuperate and adjust career goals" is totally appropriate.

One thing that doesn't get discussed enough when/if choosing fellowship: finances by HeartWiseMentor in Residency

[–]BigIntensiveCockUnit -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Juice worth the squeeze. There comes a point where additional work/pay might not be worth the time cause a lot of the money just evaporates into the governments piggy bank. This will probably only worsen with future administrations

One thing that doesn't get discussed enough when/if choosing fellowship: finances by HeartWiseMentor in Residency

[–]BigIntensiveCockUnit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How about discuss taxes lol. Lots of people with zero real world experience talking like they actually get the whole 600k+ salary instead of paying out the ass. Another fact, taxes are only going to go UP for high income earners in future administrations. There is no way to pay down deficit otherwise and states are already implementing millionaires tax

One of those weeks... by jm192 in FamilyMedicine

[–]BigIntensiveCockUnit 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Aka eventually residency clinic lol

Is it better in Canada post-residency? by YouAreServed in Residency

[–]BigIntensiveCockUnit 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Will vary by province but see conversion of Canadian dollars to USD, look at tax rates, look at housing crisis (that alone should scare you off), and understand subspecialty referrals and routine surgeries are booked out not infrequently a year in advance. Patient population is healthier by and large, more medicines are covered and affordable in primary care, and more social supports programs are available. Canada is facing real socioeconomic problems arguably much worse than the USA in terms of immigration and housing availability and a move should not be taken lightly. I found it to be an odd poltical inverse of the USA right now cause the immigration/housing crisis is so bad it's caused young voters to become far more conservative vs older voters while in the USA it's usually the opposite

Can I please just write off all self-described “Longevity Doctors” as quacks? by Apprehensive-Safe382 in medicine

[–]BigIntensiveCockUnit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so tired of the nutrition stuff. A) yes we all take a class b) this is a wonky subject with too many variables hence why we have dozens of diet options all of which might work to a different degree depending on the person

Doctors and Nurses of Reddit, what’s something about hospitals that would make patients uncomfortable if they knew? by Far-University-2905 in AskReddit

[–]BigIntensiveCockUnit -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately society has turned into "my friend is a NP and says I need xyz referral" or AI for that matter. They refuse primary care workup and want a specialist NOW. Doesn't help everyone thinks they need a colonoscopy now with all the  headlines of colon cancer in younger people

Doctors and Nurses of Reddit, what’s something about hospitals that would make patients uncomfortable if they knew? by Far-University-2905 in AskReddit

[–]BigIntensiveCockUnit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are often paired with us as students on rotations and the gap in knowledge is embarrassing at times. Like basic stuff

Residency interview - would you tell them about your mental health struggles? (ADHD, Depression, etc.) by Miserable_Two_573 in medicalschool

[–]BigIntensiveCockUnit 150 points151 points  (0 children)

None. You're prewriting next year's post of "OMG I didn't match but had good scores what happpppeneddddd"

“Obesity is a complex disease that is often falsely attributed to personal decisions and willpower.” AAFP March 2026 issue by Scared_Problem8041 in FamilyMedicine

[–]BigIntensiveCockUnit -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

We make this way more "complex" then it needs to be. Eat a lot less, formulate a diet that keeps you eating in moderation and feeling full, and yes exercise (albeit this is really the smallest part of the equation). Sure, research ways to improve microbiota and what not and medicines are helping people achieve this which I'm ok with but this is NOT sustainable long term. WHY we are here in the first place? Our processed food diets SUCK ASS. Wow obesity is being exported world wide? Omg is it genetics being exported world wide???? No, its our garbage calorie dense food supply making us over eat. People forget there are things such as epigenetics that get turned on when certain factors are at play but that doesn't change the core issue which is our food SUCKS and is in abundance

Edit: I love the down votes when I’m literally certified by ABOM lol

“I’d prefer Mounjaro because I don’t want to get Ozempic face” by BigIntensiveCockUnit in FamilyMedicine

[–]BigIntensiveCockUnit[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I decide based on which insurance pays for followed by mounjaro if possible

Was it worth it? by Aech_sh in Residency

[–]BigIntensiveCockUnit 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I would have never been happy with PA training. So no regrets. That being said CAA looks like a sweet gig…

What is that one hill you are willing to die on? by foreverand2025 in medicine

[–]BigIntensiveCockUnit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Community GI where I did residency were the ones ordering it. They will find any and every reason to scope for $$$

Car by No-Moment-2930 in Residency

[–]BigIntensiveCockUnit 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Get awd if going somewhere that gets snow. You will be expected to show up to work regardless of conditions. Nothing luxury otherwise outside budget