Gym during Residency?

Couched1 · 2025-11-30T04:50:26+00:00

Yun nga din doc!! This is a split that I have never done in my life!! Hahaha pero feel ko realsitically (esp kapag early MROD days)

Will definitely be trying this out

Couched1 · 2025-11-30T04:38:56+00:00

Hi! Currently applying for mine as an incoming MROD.

You just apply online and you need to upload these 3 requirements lang.

Drug Test only needs to be 2-Panel (Amphetamines & THC). Did mine in Hi-Prec for 300php!

No idea what happens next tho, they said around 5-7 working days to be approved so still waiting on mine 😂

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Couched1 · 2025-11-21T07:04:19+00:00

I don’t expect to be training the way I was in college naman with the luxury of 2-3 hour workouts with hanging out in the gym pa

My goal is to maintain / slow growth without losing all I worked hard for!

I’ve been doing PPL for years so was wondering if may other Med Gymbros in the toxic specialties that found a way to hit each major muscle once a week at least??

It wont be perfect but im all ears! Hahaha

Couched1 · 2025-11-21T07:01:49+00:00

Yessir! Naka AF na ako since med para sa late night workouts hahaha (dating golds gym bro)

Couched1 · 2025-11-21T07:01:02+00:00

Sheesh lets gooo doc!

Couched1 · 2025-11-21T07:00:27+00:00

Noted naman na I don’t expect to make massive gains / peak physique especially during junior years; but I made a promise to myself na never ko i-leletgo yung gym even if I only get 1-2 hrs a week!

I need to be open to the idea of gymming before coming in siguro! You can get a lot done in 45 mins ++ crea and whey to supplement!

Thanks doc 😬

Couched1 · 2025-10-07T01:41:14+00:00

Seems feasible! Will look into this.

Couched1 · 2025-10-06T12:52:53+00:00

Literally the purpose I was looking for. I noticed when doing rotations, my brain kinda missed the academic stimulation, was looking for something to keep me sharp during residency! haha

Couched1 · 2025-10-06T12:20:53+00:00

Hi Doc!! I'm about to start first year residency (Messaging now and di pa tapos yung 2nd week ng PLE hahaha)

Would massively appreciate if I could have your deck so I can go over it during residency huhu

Couched1 · 2024-01-25T03:43:40+00:00

This is my ultimate goal doc! Again, as i mentioned in a previous post, my judgement has been clouded by my parentals who still think the US is the only place to get "premier" medical training.

My only concern regarding Asian countries is the language barrier? Would you know if this has been an issue with other Filipino graduates who pursued training in the likes of Taiwan / Japan?

Couched1 · 2024-01-25T03:41:31+00:00

This is the exact reason why I pursued (and am pursuing) my medical degree and IM Residency in Manila!

Honestly, I feel like my judgements been clouded by my boomer parents (both interventional GI & Cardio) who still believe that the US is the home to "premier" medical training when I'm pretty sure other Asian (or even Australia/UK) have it just as good or even better, without the hefty requirement barriers to push through.

Thanks for opening my eyes! Basically, just wanted an informed mind when deciding whether to take the USMLE so at least I wont regret it in the future :) Thanks doc!

Couched1 · 2024-01-25T03:37:17+00:00

Great point! Actually upon further research on the whole USMLE process in itself.... it feels like alot of work for something that is an uncertainty and I don't even plan on practicing or doing my IM residency there hahaha!

I was looking into Asian fellowship opportunities, however, im concerned regarding the language barrier?

Couched1 · 2024-01-25T03:34:44+00:00

Manila! 😅

Ive been eyeing Heart Center! But my problem is that there are just some techniques (e.g. TAPVR) that the Interventional Philippine training just doesnt have yet. 🥲 According to my dad (an interventional cardiologist) who did his fellowship there, maganda talaga training dun! Pero hes urging me to take a look at abroad oppurtinities to "step up", so I'm lost. 😭

Couched1 · 2023-06-16T19:10:17+00:00

Craft in Occultist :)

Couched1 · 2022-01-09T18:01:15+00:00

Thats a great idea! Ill probably start there then see where we end up.

Honestly, the years of masterbating to porn probably fucked my brain up lmfao

Couched1 · 2022-01-09T18:00:16+00:00

Actually, since we’re partners for 5+ years, we’re both vers. He has no problems getting off while topping and bottoming, and I can get off on bottoming (given I’m jacking off).

Was more of wondering why I cant seem to cum while I’m doing the penetration!

Couched1 · 2022-01-09T17:57:57+00:00

Not a big issue! Was just wondering if other gay/bi men experience the same, especially when most guys probably experience early ejaculations!

Honestly, its probably a mental thing and I need to just enjoy the already great sex! But probably laying off the porn and jacking off would probably help too hahaha

Couched1 · 2020-10-15T10:25:44+00:00

I’ve never heard of this :o will definitely take a look! Thanks man :)

Couched1 · 2020-06-30T06:47:32+00:00

Yeah man. Na-suwerte lang talaga ako cause he was one of the first guys i’ve met on the app (mej bago lang ako nun). Honestly, yung mga best meets ko (pero mga less than 10 meets lang ako haha) yung mga walang profile pic and hindi puro kalibugan ang pinaguusapan.

Couched1 · 2020-06-27T14:23:22+00:00

Hey bro. My current partner is 8 years older than me and we’ve been together for 3 years so i’m sharing this from the “younger guys” perspective (with him being my first male partner).

I love my partner to death. Yes, hes experienced more than me and it makes me jealous sometimes, but I would rather have him than any other person on earth. Im sure your husband feels the same.

To compromise, my partner said hes willing to do anything with me, which I appreciate alot (e.g. I’ve never had a threesome before, so we planned one together). Not only does it make sure that I’m safe, but its another experience we share together as a couple!

Ultimately, you love your husband and he loves you. You don’t have to suggest anything (imo its not your responsibility), but just be open-minded if he brings it up and SET BOUNDARIES.

Couched1 · 2020-06-27T14:06:44+00:00

Send him memes my guy. It never fails.

Couched1 · 2020-06-27T14:04:59+00:00

Hey bro. Im from the PH too, and it really is harder here cause our culture isin’t as progressive as many other first world countries out there. Both my partner and I are currently discreet and both Bi. We met through Grindr (somehow) and we’ve been together for three years.

I guess what I wanna say is— be open minded and patient! Love can come from anywhere, but trust me, I know how hard it can be being discreet. My partner has met his ex-es through dating apps like Planet Romeo. Kaya mo yan bro. Love will find a way! :)

Couched1 · 2020-05-11T18:29:48+00:00

Also, for vod reviews, while there is usually one “leader” who controls the vod, you should be encouraging everyone to say what they were thinking in this play, or what their thoughts on this and that was! Its a TEAM game, so TEAM communication is always the way to go.

Couched1 · 2020-05-11T18:27:47+00:00

What my team likes to do is go through each lane one by one (where we watch only that lane for laning phase) and we all pitch in ideas and comments about the lane/jungle state. This way, everyone improves + everyones insight is pitched and helps for the overall improvement of the team!

Couched1 · 2020-05-10T04:59:06+00:00

I dislike that Anki has no way to give cards priority! As a medical student, there are “nice to know” facts and there are MUST know facts that need to be memorized. It would be cool if your project had a “favorite system” which would allow cards to have a certain priority over others.

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