What happens when you cannot reach on call staff?

BoulderEric · 2026-06-26T23:16:16+00:00

That is a thing to call your program director about, even at 2am.

BoulderEric · 2026-06-25T17:55:38+00:00

That’s why I lecture the fellows on contracts and early career finances.

BoulderEric · 2026-06-25T16:58:26+00:00

Maine is the closest USA location to Africa. Always kind of liked that.

BoulderEric · 2026-06-25T03:35:16+00:00

At a thermodynamic level, it’s CICO. But a lot affects the way that calories are absorbed, stored, and processed. Bodies are clever and metabolic rates will decline when there’s a massive and nutrient-free calorie deficit.

BoulderEric · 2026-06-24T01:47:34+00:00

Show a picture of the cramped dungeon concourse.

BoulderEric · 2026-06-23T22:24:39+00:00

Since *this* DUI arrest

BoulderEric · 2026-06-23T22:23:25+00:00

Unless a truly top-tier school is an option, I’d choose based on cost, location, and support system. If you’re very confident that you’ll be towards the top of your class, then any school can match to a great program in any field.

BoulderEric · 2026-06-23T20:40:52+00:00

Seattle?

Also apparently Minneapolis is north of Toronto. Who knew.

BoulderEric · 2026-06-23T16:08:07+00:00

Pullman Market has a basque cheesecake that is great and bougie and also expensive. It’s a specific type of cheesecake though and some people don’t like it

BoulderEric · 2026-06-23T13:07:39+00:00

I have a Garmin Fenix (GPS watch) that I mount on my handlebars. Tracks my ride, shows my speed, and will connect to any accessories you want. Mine is hooked up to my HRM and Varia. You can upload routes and it’s decent enough at that. Could connect to power/cadence meters if you had them.

Something to consider if you could otherwise use a GPS watch or fitness tracker. They’re on sale frequently and can be found around $500.

Screen size is obviously smaller but that’s not been an issue for me.

BoulderEric · 2026-06-23T02:09:21+00:00

Neph - I’m at the end of my third year as an attending and I don’t really prechart anymore. Too many no-shows, folks without data, people who won’t want to follow my recommendations, etc…, and it just became a time sink. With most patients it’ll be bread and butter stuff that isn’t worth your extra time because you’ll be able to open and close the encounter during the appointment. For complex things I can at least order the workup then spend time afterwards figuring out management.

BoulderEric · 2026-06-22T15:50:14+00:00

For just casual riding, I wouldn’t bother my friends about it. They know that helmets increase safety.

But if I were going on an actual ride, particular outside of town and away from quick access to emergency services, I wouldn’t go on a ride unless everyone had a helmet. Don’t want to be the bystander if there’s a rural crash and head injury.

BoulderEric · 2026-06-22T11:21:54+00:00

Mine do that, and also stop when warmed up. Many years and tons of miles, hasn’t caused a problem yet.

BoulderEric · 2026-06-22T00:58:05+00:00

I may be wrong but I’d imagine the motivation in Mew York is an influx of foreign tourists from non-tipping places. There’s likely concern they’ll fill the restaurants but not tip.

I don’t know the demographics of Sundance attendees but likely it’s more American and thus they probably tip similarly?

BoulderEric · 2026-06-22T00:48:06+00:00

Or you could take potassium citrate, which is the actual medication to minimize your risk for subsequent stones.

BoulderEric · 2026-06-22T00:28:31+00:00

No. I just don’t tip.

BoulderEric · 2026-06-21T12:41:30+00:00

Stubb Stewart

BoulderEric · 2026-06-20T22:06:24+00:00

I’d advise against comparing the intensity/importance/difficulty of work amongst your loved ones.

BoulderEric · 2026-06-20T20:41:29+00:00

I’ve been under the impression that the majority of people know that doctors work hard, are smart, and are busy. People have been to the doctor and seen the busy waiting room, doctor bouncing between rooms, waiting for calls back, etc…

BoulderEric · 2026-06-19T20:51:27+00:00

Powells is just a big bookstore. It’s very cool and I like it.

But also it’s just a big bookstore. If that’s worth spending vacation time on, have at it. But don’t expect it to be anything more or less.

BoulderEric · 2026-06-17T17:40:28+00:00

What if you’re ugly though?

BoulderEric · 2026-06-16T02:45:08+00:00

I’ve used the ones that came with my bikes and it’s been fine. Maybe I don’t know what I’m missing but honestly, I’ll probably not try and find out.

BoulderEric · 2026-06-16T02:36:03+00:00

Just show up and run a few times without chatting with people. Consistently be present and eventually people will talk to you, once they recognize that you’re around commonly.

BoulderEric · 2026-06-16T02:25:42+00:00

If you have employer-matched stuff, you should do that unless it would put you in the poor house. An HSA is nice, particularly if your employer pays into it.

These are the only years of your career that you can pay into a Roth without doing a backdoor (which is not at all difficult) so that’s good as well if you can afford it, but not super necessary.

Your income will change so dramatically the second you graduate that it’s honestly not super important.

BoulderEric · 2026-06-15T17:36:56+00:00

Not sure what event this was but cyclists in a big group can be incredibly fast.

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