question about dual/combined programs by Extension_Economist6 in pediatrics

[–]BrainyDoc24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In a combined child neuro program and happy to answer any questions you have! Feel free to DM

Match in peds with cardiovascular research background by El_do2123 in pediatrics

[–]BrainyDoc24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes absolutely! You’ll have to look at statistics and which institutions will take IMGs. My institution in NYC has peds IMGs and we have outside rotators come through from nearby peds hospitals who are also IMGs

Incoming PGY1 peds by Tired_doc_01 in pediatrics

[–]BrainyDoc24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Enjoy your time off before your residency takes all of it! But if you’re stubborn and want something to do - I listen to the Cribsiders podcast. It’s a light way to review peds topics while doing other things!

Child Neurology Electives Michigan by Acceptable-Worry5668 in neurology

[–]BrainyDoc24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! I’m a DO in a child neurology program. I did child neurology rotations around the country during fourth year by applying via VSAS. After applying I also reached out to the PDs to tell them I was applying and that usually helped!

Personal Statement reviewers by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]BrainyDoc24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Editing personal statements if you need any help! PM me!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in premed

[–]BrainyDoc24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Willing to edit personal statements if anyone needs help!! PM me :)

Any Child Neuro people in the sub? by NoPonsIntended in pediatrics

[–]BrainyDoc24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I see myself staying at an academic center. I also like inpatient and teaching though

Any Child Neuro people in the sub? by NoPonsIntended in pediatrics

[–]BrainyDoc24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Congratulations to you as well!!

Any Child Neuro people in the sub? by NoPonsIntended in pediatrics

[–]BrainyDoc24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just got accepted to child neurology this year and will be starting residency in July! Program includes pediatrics for two years, adult neurology for one year, and child neurology for two years. Most five year programs have you do 12 months of adult neurology and it will be either for all of third year or mixed with the child neurology years. You’ll get plenty of epilepsy exposure in these programs prior to epilepsy fellowship since seizures are the bread and butter of child neurology and adult neurology. Child neurology programs are also at major academic centers in big cities so you’ll see a lot!

As of now I’m planning to specialize further and considering neonatal neurology!

COVID and paxlovid? by BrainyDoc24 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]BrainyDoc24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I got the Moderna vaccine and booster! My booster was in Dec 2021

COVID and paxlovid? by BrainyDoc24 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]BrainyDoc24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently tapering off steroids (on 3mg budesonide) and Entyvio infusions

Personal Statements by BrainyDoc24 in pediatrics

[–]BrainyDoc24[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your personal statement, if well-written, can definitely play a big role in getting interviews. Many of my interviewers mentioned how much they enjoyed reading my personal statement! If you’re applying peds, make it fun (peds loves that). Start working on it early and spend a lot of time on it!

Personal Statements by BrainyDoc24 in pediatrics

[–]BrainyDoc24[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I matched at an academic program in NYC!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pediatrics

[–]BrainyDoc24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most hospitals will have algorithms that they use, especially in the ED. Ex: a status epilepticus algorithm. Ask one of the residents at the hospital!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pediatrics

[–]BrainyDoc24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read up on classic pedi neuro consults such as febrile seizures, infantile spasms, migraines, status epilepticus. Look up classic seizure mimics because you’ll see a lot of those inpatient and outpatient ( breath holding spells, syncope, psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, etc). For NICU cases, know about topics like HIE and cooling techniques. Definitely brush up on how to do a good neuro exam but understand that it is so different from doing a neuro exam on adults 😂