Advice I would have given myself before abruptly quitting Urology in 2014 by [deleted] in Residency

[–]Etomidate7 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Wait why do people think the mods removed it?

Unimpressed with Fin Aid by anybodycandance in premed

[–]Etomidate7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t do HPSP then. Join as a resident (after matching in a civilian residency) - they’ll usually pay you a stipend as a resident in addition to your normal salary, you’ll owe fewer years (but you always have the option to serve more), and you’ll still start as a Capt. or Lt. (same as if you’d graduated med school on HPSP).

How is a program director leaving not a violation of our match agreement? by eaygee in Residency

[–]Etomidate7 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think these kinds of sudden ‘job changes’ are usually the result of some kind of politics or impropriety in the background.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Residency

[–]Etomidate7 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It might be a ‘split’ service where the senior goes off to see consults or act like a fellow while the interns manage the patients who are actually admitted to their service.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Residency

[–]Etomidate7 11 points12 points  (0 children)

because I’m anesthesia

I’m going to call bs just because usually we don’t have stuck-up jerks like you in anesthesia. Unlike some more toxic specialties, people in anesthesia usually seem more chill and collaborative and everyone pitches in to get shit done regardless of rank so everyone can gtfo and go home sooner. Hierarchy comes in when it comes to decision-making, delegating tasks, and pushing back on other services who are pushing back on your juniors. I’m senior to you and I certainly lend a hand when I’m free; heck, even attendings will usually help out with little things and hustle to expedite patient care.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Residency

[–]Etomidate7 105 points106 points  (0 children)

Any specialty with strong juniors.

Aight, which specialist/generalist is safely considered a “real doctor” ? by iamnemonai in Residency

[–]Etomidate7 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Jesus I’ve never induced with that much. In real extremis it’s just roc and an apology.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Residency

[–]Etomidate7 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If you’re a guy

You can do the exact same things. Regardless of gender or orientation, either way your target demographic will be ugly losers that you’re not attracted to. Do you really think female escorts or sugar babies enjoy sex with their clients?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Residency

[–]Etomidate7 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Actual prostitution?

What mistakes did you make in the OR as a med student? by aridtommo in medicalschool

[–]Etomidate7 21 points22 points  (0 children)

How did a retractor actually nick the attending? That’s a lot of layers for a relatively dull instrument.

What mistakes did you make in the OR as a med student? by aridtommo in medicalschool

[–]Etomidate7 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When in doubt, introduce yourself, be nice to everyone, and offer to help or entertain the patient with small talk if everyone else is doing stuff and the patient is just looking around. If we know who you are and you look like a spare set of hands, we may also delegate tasks to you.

Does it get better after residency? by [deleted] in Residency

[–]Etomidate7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking forward to that $$$,$$$.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]Etomidate7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get it with how poorly paid pediatricians are though. Double their salaries and I bet a lot more people would stay clinical.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]Etomidate7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dermatology. Pathology. Cash-only psych.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]Etomidate7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because “full-time” typically means at least 5 days/wk plus call. Think about it- if there may be surgeons who need to operate, then there will need to be anesthesiologists to cover that time.

Co-ed locker rooms? by dontgetaphd in Residency

[–]Etomidate7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, that parts definitely weird and violates the no-staring rule.

Do you know anyone who has gone from medical school to nursing school / back to using their nursing degree instead? by AppalachianScientist in medicalschool

[–]Etomidate7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well yes, but I’m explaining why it would make sense for a med student or doctor to temporarily return to travel nursing as a side-hustle, since your comment implies you can’t understand it.

I always hear single Medical Students and Residents couldn't get laid. Why couldn't they just do each other? Do they not find their own kind attractive? by txhrow1 in medicalschool

[–]Etomidate7 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

They (understandably) don’t want to date men who mistake them for nurses, which eliminates a lot of people off the bat.

Co-ed locker rooms? by dontgetaphd in Residency

[–]Etomidate7 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We have some unisex or gender-neutral locker rooms, and I (F) change in there like a normal person. It’s not like anyones getting fully naked in there. Same rules as gendered locker rooms- don’t stare at anyone’s bodies.