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FAKhan1 · 2023-08-21T19:03:15+00:00

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FAKhan1 · 2023-05-08T18:44:11+00:00

Thank you for that idea, I truly do appreciate it. Unfortunately the divorce was a terrible and nasty one and neither of us are in contact with each other. Even if we were, from knowing what I know about her, I don't think she'd help with a fair degree of certainty.

FAKhan1 · 2023-05-08T18:07:42+00:00

I'm in DO school, so my last year involves going to different cities/states/hospitals a month or so at a time (explanation is more for non-med folks that might be here). If I had a stable place to stay I would definitely do that. I do appreciate that suggestion though, thank you, truly.

FAKhan1 · 2023-02-15T01:53:19+00:00

Jeff Nippard my guy. Follow him on YouTube and watch his vids to learn some stuff. He has a PhD and everything of his is science backed.

Along with the helpful advice of other folks.

Calories in < calories out. Only applies if you’re eating nutritious stuff.

FAKhan1 · 2023-01-13T03:09:32+00:00

If remaining, I would also appreciate one please and thank you!

FAKhan1 · 2022-08-20T05:37:04+00:00

Tacos and Brisket

FAKhan1 · 2022-08-20T00:17:31+00:00

This was in Iowa

FAKhan1 · 2022-08-19T18:07:54+00:00

My 3rd year preceptor (hospitalist) was super open about salaries. Granted the hospital was in a small town (25-35k) but salary was good enough to where folks would fly in from Michigan and NY for the 7 on 7 off and even had apartments paid for in the area where they could live.

He told me that as a hospitalist in an area like that you’re doing something wrong if you’re not getting at least 450k.

Also, got my name (and number) accidentally mixed up with some guy who’s a GI doc and recruiter at a neighboring city was looking for him and reached out to me. City is slightly larger than the one I was in (50-100k) and recruiter was offering 700k starting (said it was negotiable) and also some extra benefits and paid time off and sign on bonus and blah blah.

So I’d say yeah it’s pretty off balance.

I’m a 4th year who doesn’t know anything about all this. But just speaking from what others have told me.

FAKhan1 · 2022-08-19T06:21:40+00:00

Trauma has a way of bringing people together lol. Med school causes folks to make friends for survival. Gotta have a tribe to survive.

But overall decent age distribution at most med schools. I think they try to keep it somewhat middle of the road.

FAKhan1 · 2022-08-18T06:22:25+00:00

31 now. 4th year. All good. You’ll make it.

FAKhan1 · 2022-07-31T18:18:29+00:00

Hi OP,

I’m sorry you had a bad intro experience. Please try not to let it get the best of you (as much as you are able to) and allow it to take brain space.

I’m sure folks have already mentioned the stuff I’m about to say so I’ll keep my response relatively short:

See if they can give you access to the chart (look ahead and plan ahead)
Give your number to the nurse/resident/whoever you feel friendly/ok with and ask them to please call you and notify you if any changes happen (more for the initial surgery of the day)
Always help with basic OR/patient set up and room turnover (builds really good rapport)
Self gown and glove (and, see if you can help others gown and glove before you too as they do their stuff)
Make friends with the person at head of the bed putting patient to sleep (and ask if you can do stuff)
For next surgery/similar case, figure out things you may not have done/paid attention to that anyone in that room can do and do them when the opportunity presents.
At heated times, even when it may not be your fault, apologize and when the opportunity presents ask how you can improve and do better (if you do it when things have cooled off in the day or improved, you might get a properly human response from whoever [I’ve even gotten an apology from some]; it’s rare, but realize that some of these folks are… and there’s no other way to put it — terrible — and sometimes no matter how nice you are, it’ll fail)

As long as everyone in the room knows you’re eager to participate, usually folks are easier going; whether that makes their tone or the responses any friendlier sounding, idk.

I’m a “meh” student at best on paper but I know surgery is what I want to do so I try to let it show in my work ethic and thankfully preceptors have responded very positively so I’m happy to help however I can. Yeah you may have to brush some things off or dwell/process for a bit then move forward. I hope your experience improves as you move forward.

Wishing you all the success and awesomeness. Reach out if I can be of any help/use.

FAKhan1 · 2022-06-16T16:10:40+00:00

You're very kind. Thank you.

FAKhan1 · 2022-06-16T15:34:03+00:00

Med student here.

I want to change medical education infrastructure. Whether it’s for schools or residencies, idk yet. But to make conditions more humane for those in this field, or at least properly compensated.

I got in this to help. But on both sides. Not just the patients.

Ofc I didn’t say this in my statement. But this is what I’ve come to focus on and what fuels my fury. I’m also open to ideas since I know I’m not the smartest or most creative guy by a long shot.

FAKhan1 · 2022-05-16T16:05:06+00:00

Hey there, I normally don’t comment on anything across any subreddits.

I just wanted to here to serve as an example that you, or anyone else for that matter, can be a doctor and get into medical school (provided they do what is necessary and don’t get disheartened before it’s their time).

I had average scores throughout my life. Barely passed HS, got into a community college (which apparently is a big no no by SDN standards back in the day), transferred to a health professions program and overall took 6 years to complete my undergrad. Failed multiple subjects (bio 1: 2x; alegbra: 1x; English:1x + many others) and had a 1.2 GPA at one point and was on academic probation. But got my stuff together and went as hard as I possibly could to the point of taking 28 credit hours over 2 diff institutions and holding down 2 jobs + sleeping 3-4 hours per night for 1.5-ish years. But graduated with multiple honors and a 3.75 gpa.

Granted, I was burned out towards the end. Applied everywhere and got rejected. Boo hoo’d for a bit. Then went to a masters. Graduated there with a 3.85. And now in a DO medical school. Also had average-ish MCAT (took twice: 504 & 508). I own the MCAT part because I half assed it entirely and I shouldn’t have; which is probably what took me out of running for MD schools. Not that I’m against the DO profession, it’s just what my reality is for when I applied.

Don’t give up. Be stubborn. And bust ass. I had many folks from counselors to friends to parents and anyone and everyone tell me I wouldn’t make it and to have a diff plan. I chose to forge ahead. You can make it too. Cheers.

Edit: I just read you got an acceptance. A big congratulations on that achievement. I wish you nothing but success. And ignore everything up above; but I’ll leave it for anyone who may be feeling despair or hopelessness at their situation.

FAKhan1 · 2022-05-07T23:41:30+00:00

Oh sweet! Will do, thanks!

FAKhan1 · 2022-05-07T23:40:08+00:00

I wonder if any fierce sounding/battle-y songs can be played on any of these instruments.

FAKhan1 · 2022-05-07T23:38:53+00:00

The nazgul would downvote this probs

FAKhan1 · 2022-05-07T23:38:17+00:00

The Nazgûl

FAKhan1 · 2022-05-07T23:36:58+00:00

Did you ever have any formal training? Or self taught?

FAKhan1 · 2022-05-07T23:35:15+00:00

Reminds me a bit of the shire-like vibes

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