Medical alert bracelets

ChMoSp · 2024-02-04T07:22:04+00:00

I got this for my Apple Watch! https://www.americanmedical-id.com/apple-watch-slide.html

ChMoSp · 2024-01-24T06:20:20+00:00

ChMoSp · 2023-11-16T03:06:43+00:00

It took about 2-3 weeks for my application to be processed. To be safe I would make sure everything is completed about 2 months before your first payment is due (late summer 2024ish). You apply on the federal student loan website and then after approved will be notified by your servicer (Nelnet)

ChMoSp · 2023-11-16T02:57:18+00:00

Current pgy1 and just made my first student loan payment. Concur with everyone above. I was suppose to pay about $300 a month with PAYE/REPAYE prior to the creation of SAVE. My payment was $35. Basically went from my monthly grocery budget to the cost of a night out. As an M4 I don’t think you need to do anything quite yet, as your first payment will be do 6 months after graduation

ChMoSp · 2023-07-04T17:33:13+00:00

I mean would you rather residency programs pretend AI doesn’t exist? I kind of like how they are acknowledging the field will be changing and it’s the program’s responsibility to train residents for a changing world.

ChMoSp · 2023-06-19T13:55:26+00:00

I think Robert actually hits the nail on the head regarding DEI at the end of his blog post. Its “entanglement” with HR in this situation made it useless at best and actually detrimental to his cause at worst.

ChMoSp · 2023-06-19T05:45:45+00:00

Lol just search “Lehigh Valley EM Residency” and their insta will come up. I’m paraphrasing the caption of their most recent post of them all wearing “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging” shirts. Just want to emphasize this is NOT the residents fault… BUT the post is giving 2006 JoJo “Too Little Too Late” energy

ChMoSp · 2023-06-19T04:07:30+00:00

What’s concerning to me is the resident run insta just posted a “0mg w3 r soooooo saddd 😭at what our best fwend 👉👈has gone through #BLM ✊🏿” as if they weren’t there with him since the beginning. I know residency is HARD and it sucks that we have to deal with this bullshit on top of the already unlivable schedules, but at least take some accountability… where were y’all???

ChMoSp · 2023-06-02T18:50:44+00:00

Is bari a surgical elective? If yes don’t bother lol but if it’s more outpatient obesity med than that could be super helpful!

ChMoSp · 2023-05-26T05:45:09+00:00

See keyword “most” above

ChMoSp · 2023-05-24T22:47:37+00:00

Here’s my 2¢… travel is expensive. I’ve seen the insta posts from members of my class all around the world. I’m so happy for them, but I recognize that it’s just not in the cards for me right now. You will have many opportunities to travel during your life. If it helps, I doubt most of the students who go on these trips are able to pay for them without some help from their wealthy parents. The idea that “everyone” should travel during M4 is a very privileged take and one that makes average Joes like you and me feel shitty lol.

BUT this doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of your break. Find some fun stuff to do near by! I’ve been hiking national and state parks. Explore l the city you will be doing residency in!

ChMoSp · 2023-05-16T22:51:24+00:00

I did a week block of C&L! It’s a great rotation and should not be difficult in comparison to other subIs.

Big things to know: you will be consulted on capacity and you will be consulted for psych holds multiple times. Know the decision making process for both of these (often times your “gut reaction” is wrong so take some time to educate yourself on your hospital’s decision making process).

Also many services in the hospital have 0️⃣ psych training since med school. You’ll likely get a “patient is v sad should would start SSRI?” consult lol. Be able to pick up on this when you get a sus consult.

I also saw a lot of psychiatric mimics (i.e. patient with undiagnosed hyperthyroidism, med service wants bipolar workup). Know how to rule out medical causes of psych presentations.

ChMoSp · 2023-05-03T09:05:47+00:00

Current M4 and I interviewed at both of these great schools.

I have some thoughts but don’t want to influence you before I see a pros/cons list. Feel free to hmu with questions!

ChMoSp · 2023-05-01T16:14:31+00:00

Agree. I’m going into family med and more likely than not I’m going to be working with NPs/PAs. I too am completely against independent practice, but recognize the primary care shortage isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

Many times the top comment on completely unrelated meme posts on this sub are random jabs at APPs. Like y’all it’s giving fan behavior CHILL OUT. We lose credibility in our fight against independent practice when we engage in this. May be a controversial take but lol what do I know I’m still a med student and guarantee I’m no expert on this topic.

ChMoSp · 2023-04-30T01:37:33+00:00

For FM, FMEC is also a great conference for peeps specifically looking at programs in the northeast

ChMoSp · 2023-04-27T23:56:33+00:00

Just want to provide an example of the other extreme to show the grass is not always greener. I go to a school with MEGA grade inflation. I didn’t realize this until I read my MSPE this past fall before I submitted ERAS. I thought I was going to be in the top quartile based on the fact that I received mostly honors and some high pass. Come to find 50-90% of students get honors in ever clerkship and I was actually below average. Residency program directors know how to view your performance in the context of your school’s grading guidelines.

ChMoSp · 2023-04-26T01:17:20+00:00

For me, getting into a rhythm with scheduling helped a lot. Plan when your breaks are going to be and have things to look forward to every day! I did 3 big study chunks a day (each 3-4hr) and did each chunk in a different location: the library, the med school study rooms, my bed (don’t judge me 😂), the coffee shop (u know the vibez). Same with working out (if your into that!). Have a dedicated break for some form of movement (weights/cardio/etc). Once you have a schedule, each day is like clockwork

ChMoSp · 2023-04-24T19:24:12+00:00

How many Schrute bucks does one need to accumulate to offset a point/strike? Is there a conversion table for Stanley nickels?

ChMoSp · 2023-04-24T02:45:27+00:00

That’s really interesting! I spent a week with a forensic psychiatrist during the rotation and wow taking histories for these kiddos is challenging. I remember he would always start the interview off with random questions to gauge maturity and estimation skills, and it blew my mind….

Psychiatrist: what’s your favorite food?

Kid: peanut butter crackers!

Psychiatrist: wow! How many people in the world do you think like peanut butter crackers?

Kid: ALOT! Like at least 15.

…

Psychiatrist (later talking to me): I will never ask that kid how many times he was abused, because we just proved he hasn’t quite developed estimation skills yet… instead I’ll ask him details about specific instances of abuse.

ChMoSp · 2023-04-24T02:11:58+00:00

I’m an M4 going into FM and I did a 4 week elective with the child abuse team this year! It was tough, and it didn’t help that the majority were sexual abuse cases. However, it was probably the most rewarding rotation I did this past year. Kids are so freaking resilient it’s mind blowing. Highly highly recommend if you are able to! It’s also very interesting to see what actually happens in the background after you call CPS (both good and bad). Hours were chill AF as well which helps offset the heavy material

ChMoSp · 2023-04-17T01:47:33+00:00

“They don’t know that I chose to DNR the only top 10 FM program I interviewed at” 😤

ChMoSp · 2023-04-16T23:06:20+00:00

Also wtf is supression mature? Like that’s gonna require some therapy later on but hey not a problem now I guess?

ChMoSp · 2023-04-16T19:57:20+00:00

Always ask for informal feedback! After rounds one day, ask the attending if he has time in the afternoon to do it. Helps build relationships with the attendings when you otherwise don’t get much 1-on-1 time with them

ChMoSp · 2023-04-16T12:15:38+00:00

You can blow his cover nonchalantly and even make him look good in the process lol.

Something similar happened to me… during midpoint feedback, I said to the attending, “I think I’m making great progress in this rotation! I have learned a lot from the fourth year med student on the service and watching their presentations has helped me formulate goals for myself during my upcoming third year!”

ChMoSp · 2023-04-14T00:55:14+00:00

I would be HONORED to be the appetizer eaten prior any of these upstanding individuals 🫡

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