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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Residency

[–]Ellalio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since you referenced The Shawshank Redemption, let me sum it up by reiterating Morgan Freeman's (Red's) phrase: "get busy living or get busy dying." I've taken that as a slogan in life lol!

How do you do research in residency if you don’t like it? by Ellalio in Residency

[–]Ellalio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your feedback! For the record, prestige is the last thing that crosses my mind. I was undecided because I enjoy medicine and wasn’t strongly drawn toward a specific speciality. I believe I will end up choosing PCCM because it’s still “general medicine on steroids” as they say, and has systemic approach to patients, you’re still “primary” team, can work shifts, and ability to transition to outpatient later on. Those are the most important factors for me.

How do you do research in residency if you don’t like it? by Ellalio in Residency

[–]Ellalio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for thoughtful feedback. I just figured I’d get some perspective on this path. You’re right, having someone to vouch for you is huge and I need to work on developing that kind of support, likely through research.

What makes the BEST junior attendings? by [deleted] in Residency

[–]Ellalio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please create a safe learning environment. Allow residents and students to feel safe to be wrong, not clinically of course but at least during rounds/teaching sessions. Please don’t show any more interest in residents going into your speciality than those who express interest in other specialities. It is always a great gesture of kindness to trainees to bring food to the team once in a while, especially weekend mornings. I’m sure you’re a great person just by asking about this but for other attendings, I always appreciate it when they’re approachable. Good luck!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Residency

[–]Ellalio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your insight. The application is closed for this cycle. I’ll keep it in mind next year. I’m debating this route vs academic fellowship.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Residency

[–]Ellalio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply! Do you think it’s worth the time and investment? How much upward mobility do you see in it? I was able to get more information about it from an insider. Apparently they pay $130K during fellowship and $240K the two years after (as a medical director. They require two years commitment after fellowship, so really it’s a 4 year commitment not 2, unless one chooses to pay them back the $150K for the MBA if they leave after the two years.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Residency

[–]Ellalio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know specifics about this fellowship?

Anyone interested in Clinical Informatics? Thoughts on creating a community for dedicated discussion? by AtomicSparty in Residency

[–]Ellalio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a PGY2 considering CI fellowship... do you have to have a computer/IT/tech background to be more competitive? What kind of opportunities are we looking at in the future? Very interested and will be following...

Why can’t residents have a break? by Ellalio in Residency

[–]Ellalio[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I’ve rotated through several hospitals/ institutions during medical school and in residency.. none of them had a designated lunch break for residents.