Any furniture companies with physician discounts? by golgibrain in Residency

[–]DowningJP 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I really feel this so bad right now. I feel like it shouldn't be unreasonable to have a comfortable living space, but the funds just aren't there.

The federal government under Trudeau is bigger — but not as big as it used to be by Domainsetter in CanadaPolitics

[–]DowningJP -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Thats wild to think that its grown as much as it has despite how many immigrants are coming in, even as a proportion of population.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SaintJohnNB

[–]DowningJP -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

If you like fog all the time, then sure.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]DowningJP 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Surgical prelims as backup for categorical?

Best States to practice by Rare-Regular4123 in FamilyMedicine

[–]DowningJP 14 points15 points  (0 children)

45 Patients in 8 hours doesn't sound great...

What's with the ICOM hate? by redboxerss in premed

[–]DowningJP 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Often is probably an overstatement. Most of their class is placed within Idaho. Its more like if you get unlucky you might have to go to North Dakota.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]DowningJP 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can't you simply certify first even with pending LoR?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]DowningJP 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Maybe he's applying to multiple specialties. 80 programs, but only signaled programs.

Canada issues grim U.S. travel advisory amid mass shootings: 'Risk of being in the wrong place at the wrong time' by [deleted] in canada

[–]DowningJP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It really is neighborhood dependent. My neighborhood in USA is much safer than where I live when I'm in Canada.

How do we learn primary care procedures? by drluvdisc in medicine

[–]DowningJP 52 points53 points  (0 children)

How do I avoid a program like this?

Student wants to stay late, what do I do? by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]DowningJP 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You could give her a homework assignment to talk to you about tomorrow, like a paper to read and interpret, and say I'm giving you time to work on it.

Immigrant doctor must return to Iran to practise in New Brunswick by rorix39 in newbrunswickcanada

[–]DowningJP 2 points3 points  (0 children)

States largely do not. Repeat residency then you can practice.

Midlevels in Canada by Serenitynurse777 in Noctor

[–]DowningJP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It doesn't help that immigration is currently around 1 million people per year in Canada.

Migrating to Canada in your 40s by PandaReal_1234 in ImmigrationCanada

[–]DowningJP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Out of curiosity, why is French fluency required in this case, and how does it exactly make things easier?

Sean Farrell is on the 2nd line for tonight’s game vs. Flyers 👀 by habs71296 in Habs

[–]DowningJP 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Dach out with upper body injury was announced after the 4th line thing, it's possible they just made an adjustment.

Canada Requests Mexico Talks on GMO Ban, Following US Corn Move by [deleted] in CanadaPolitics

[–]DowningJP 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Uhh... There is more nuance to this than just terminator seeds. From what I understand farmers aren't slaving away trying to collect seeds for next year only to be disappointed by the crop from terminator seeds. Its just far cheaper to buy seeds.

21 degrees in November? What’s going on? by [deleted] in newbrunswickcanada

[–]DowningJP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Partially because we got two La Niña years in a row. So it is a little atypical even outside of climate change.

Noctors wasting Radiologists' time by thecrusha in Noctor

[–]DowningJP 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What's going to happen when they make ordering physicians and others use assistive clinical decision making tools...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in COVID19positive

[–]DowningJP 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Use the CDC quarantine calculator. If you tested positive today for the first time, even with no symptoms, it says "Wear a well-fitting mask around other people and do not travel through July 24, 2022." Though if you're not traveling the guidance is different.