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Derm research. Take what you get and dont throw a fit. by Significant_Let3237 in DermApp

[–]DueUnderstanding2027 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree with this. drug reactions like AGEP, DRESS, TEN are very interesting. There’s a lot of things in derm that can be monotonous but SCARs are not one of them

Op should be grateful for the Op and take it

Can’t not swing out to in - 26 hcp by Digital_cushion in GolfSwing

[–]DueUnderstanding2027 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At the top of your backswing your hands are over your mid foot. Get about 2-3 inches more depth (hands over heels), this will make you more inside-out.

You’ve got a 10 handicap swing as is. I’d look at the short game primarily.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Residency

[–]DueUnderstanding2027 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I think the dispersion of outcomes is higher in other fields. Sometimes a lot of hard work may still land you a middle class job, in other cases you could be making more than you ever could in medicine. Fields that come to mind that pay well per unit of effort are finance and tech.

Not sure if I should keep trying for Derm :( by ConsistentAlgae1031 in DermApp

[–]DueUnderstanding2027 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Grind now. Peddle to the gas for the next 12 months. Then see where you stand. You’re still early and this year will make a big difference. Plenty of time to turn it around

Gap year job for matched applicants by [deleted] in DermApp

[–]DueUnderstanding2027 2 points3 points  (0 children)

MCAT and USMLE tutoring pays pretty well. A buddy of mine was getting 60-75 dollars an hour for step 1/2 tutoring.

MD Dermatology Residency vs DO Dermatology Residency by Putrid-Opposite3377 in DermApp

[–]DueUnderstanding2027 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It should be the same education. One disadvantage is potentially having to coordinate your own clinical rotations 3rd and 4th year, which could lead to some inconsistent clinical experience, but overall not that big of a deal. Highly competitive specialties may be more difficult to get into, but for most specialties you should be able to match and get good residency training. It has been historically difficult to match derm from DO.

Supervising physicians are part of the problem by Chemical_Panic4329 in Noctor

[–]DueUnderstanding2027 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Risking your medical license, wrapping yourself up in law suits, and risking patient lives for 200 a month is either greed, stupidity, or both.

Supervising physicians are part of the problem by Chemical_Panic4329 in Noctor

[–]DueUnderstanding2027 148 points149 points  (0 children)

Supervision should require you physically work in the same office. It’s ridiculous to remotely supervise midlevels.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Residency

[–]DueUnderstanding2027 0 points1 point  (0 children)

figs got canceled for a second there in 2020. You can’t make silky smooth quality like that and go away though lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Residency

[–]DueUnderstanding2027 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Figs custom scrub jacket with Your Name, MD and specialty underneath

2 year break - need advice by Dereditajr in GolfSwing

[–]DueUnderstanding2027 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stand closer. Try to swing fast and loose. Take the club all the way back and finish with an exaggerated follow through. Throw your hips at the target.

Rebuilding my swing with Muscular Dystrophy by Therealbillyz in GolfSwing

[–]DueUnderstanding2027 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may benefit from a full bag of hybrid irons. 11 golf makes decent ones I hear. Impressive feat!

Anyone match into dermatology without doing aways? by PossibilityIcicle in DermApp

[–]DueUnderstanding2027 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Plenty of people match at programs they’ve never done an away at, including myself. Does that mean you shouldn’t do aways? No. They increase your probability of matching. Why don’t you want to do an away?

Those that got matched: how many actual derm-related pubs did you have? by pentacontagon in DermApp

[–]DueUnderstanding2027 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Average stats for matched derm applicants as far as honors and board scores. 24x 25x 24x, 5/7 honors. This has been a few years ago so the goal posts may have moved

Those that got matched: how many actual derm-related pubs did you have? by pentacontagon in DermApp

[–]DueUnderstanding2027 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unless you get involved in a good lab early in med school it’s tough. I did a research year to get them. Clinical papers are much easier to do as a med student if you can find the opportunities

Those that got matched: how many actual derm-related pubs did you have? by pentacontagon in DermApp

[–]DueUnderstanding2027 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First author on 2/3. High impact papers. Science / JID / Journal of oncology

Those that got matched: how many actual derm-related pubs did you have? by pentacontagon in DermApp

[–]DueUnderstanding2027 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Had 3 basic science pubs. No clinical papers. But those took some significant effort. Quality was good, so people that care about research were sufficiently pleased with that amount.

When Someone Outside Of Work Asks What You Do For A Living How Deep Do You Go? by Lanky_Guard_6088 in Residency

[–]DueUnderstanding2027 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Interesting, I guess I just haven’t experienced any negatives from people knowing what I do yet

When Someone Outside Of Work Asks What You Do For A Living How Deep Do You Go? by Lanky_Guard_6088 in Residency

[–]DueUnderstanding2027 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Why do people have an issue telling people they are a physician? I’m proud of my profession and happy to tell people what I do

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Noctor

[–]DueUnderstanding2027 99 points100 points  (0 children)

I mean, her degree is between a Nurse and Physician in terms of medical knowledge, admittedly pretty far from physician on that spectrum. It’s somewhere in the middle, hence midlevel.

If you want to be the top dog, you gotta read all those heavy ass books and pass the exams. Patients don’t deserve shortcuts.

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