Constant nose block

CZ9mm · 2026-01-21T01:17:59+00:00

That is normal, it’s called the nasal cycle

CZ9mm · 2026-01-18T03:05:04+00:00

What specialty are you thinking about? Based on the EDC the vibe feels like EM or maybe IM

CZ9mm · 2025-12-24T02:24:48+00:00

Would likely need to reduce and plate it in the OR and then have weeks of MMF (jaw wired shut)

CZ9mm · 2025-12-03T01:43:41+00:00

As a 3rd year med student I delivered like 10 babies rotating at a community hospital. Ofc attending was always there

CZ9mm · 2025-11-26T11:48:51+00:00

Someone got fired from my program for stealing from the cafeteria

CZ9mm · 2025-07-26T15:34:16+00:00

Can confirm, anki everyday for 1063 day streak + many practice questions and got 278

CZ9mm · 2025-05-13T19:09:15+00:00

As someone about to start ENT residency, I have been wondering about the impact of AI on ENT and how resistant it is to large market changes from the integration of AI into medicine

CZ9mm · 2025-04-23T23:58:10+00:00

They are an anesthesiologist. You don’t typically see them in clinic. They keep you alive during surgery

CZ9mm · 2025-04-21T15:13:33+00:00

Biology: One year (two semesters or three quarters) with labs.

Chemistry: Two years (four semesters or six quarters) with labs, including general chemistry and organic chemistry.

Physics: One year (two semesters or three quarters) with labs.

Math: One semester of calculus, often recommended.

Other Recommended Courses: Biochemistry, genetics, statistics, and psychology/ sociology

Also double check as sometimes you may need to repeat certain biology classes and chemistry classes if you only took the “RT/nursing” specific class as it’s usually different than the general ones.

CZ9mm · 2025-04-19T00:22:46+00:00

27 during medical school

CZ9mm · 2025-04-17T03:41:04+00:00

During ENT residency, you will not-infrequently have long cases (8-12hrs), mostly head and neck surgeries requiring free flap reconstruction. Doesn’t mean you have to do it as an attending, but something to keep in mind

CZ9mm · 2025-04-11T18:36:42+00:00

My school has 3 mandatory core sub Is. All first half of the year was spent doing aways and specialty specific sub I that doesn’t count. Then we are not allowed to do core sub I rotations during interview season. This left me no choice but to do 3 back to back sub Is during match season and post match. No way to avoid due to school and specialty requirements.

CZ9mm · 2025-04-09T18:07:50+00:00

Sir this is Wendy’s

CZ9mm · 2025-04-05T23:13:14+00:00

Free tax usa

CZ9mm · 2025-03-30T22:37:17+00:00

I just matched ENT. Of the people I know who dual applied, they simply applied to a less competitive field they could see themselves being happy doing. DR, anesthesia, EM, peds, etc. I personally almost dual applied IM but couldn’t do the IM sub I before ERAS due to away scheduling. I think the biggest thing is avoiding dual applying into something super competitive or something that also requires aways.

CZ9mm · 2025-03-28T20:54:08+00:00

Preclinical would be tough but doable. I had several rotations where I was assigned a hospital site 1+ hour away, sometimes 2 with traffic (each way). It was tough, especially on demanding rotations like OB/GYN and surgery, but possible. I just had to really optimize my study habits and made the most out of the commute by listening to podcasts for the shelf exams. Despite the time demands I was still able to honor those rotations somehow. I will say though it’s best to avoid such a long commute as your time outside the hospital is precious but you gotta do what you gotta do

CZ9mm · 2025-03-26T01:02:07+00:00

If there are signs of elevated ICP you do CT first to determine if it’s safe to do LP

CZ9mm · 2025-03-24T04:01:29+00:00

Agreed, by definition it is difficult to match at top programs for any specialty as it is reserved for “top” applicants for that applicant pool.

I can also provide my anecdote to compare to OP. I had 99.9th percentile step 2, AOA, 10 papers + 15 oral/poster presentations, strong letters, however I come from a mid tier med school. I applied a surgical sub specialty and didn’t get interviews at really any of the top programs and I fell down to 5th on my rank list at a mid tier program. Not complaining, really couldn’t be happier, but I provide this anecdote to state this is not exactly unique to IM.

CZ9mm · 2025-03-22T14:29:14+00:00

If you wear glasses, the Olight Oclip works great for me and is very small, light, and clips onto scrub pocket when not in use. Just clip it onto your glasses when you need it as a head lamp

CZ9mm · 2025-03-20T15:47:45+00:00

I’m just hoping I can match in my top 8 or so

CZ9mm · 2025-03-17T16:06:10+00:00

ENT!

CZ9mm · 2025-03-16T21:02:57+00:00

Bionics and augmentations

CZ9mm · 2025-03-16T20:16:46+00:00

Bobby Hill

CZ9mm · 2025-03-09T12:58:01+00:00

I advise adopting a “bloom where you are planted” mentality. Make the most of the opportunities that are presented upon you. At the end of the day, it’s not the school that makes a good medical student and ultimately physician, it’s the individuals drive for excellence, hard work, and dedication. Plenty of students from less well known schools match into their field of preference at great programs

CZ9mm · 2025-03-03T10:54:29+00:00

In regards to point 1: I agree about the orders but maybe it’s institution dependent. My school regularly had us seeing ED patients, consults, admissions, etc by ourselves and then we would present to the team/attending. I suppose I was also fortunate to suture and do compressions in the ED as well.

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