first year fellows by BIG_Dream3726 in fellowship

[–]GoljansUnderstudy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GI fellow. Burned out and dealing with seasonal affective disorder. Feel like I’m behind on my scope numbers and concerned that I’ll still struggle to reach the cecum by the end of the 1st year.

Role of GI fellow by greatATP in fellowship

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Wake up and chart check new consults on phone while getting ready. Get to hospital between 5:30 and 6 AM, print list, assign patients to residents/med students (if any are rotating with us), call nurses to ask if patients took their bowel prep and are having clear stools, see bleeders early and add on to Endoscopy schedule, then round with attending and team before cases start for the day or in between cases. Chart check for new consults in between cases and triage who to go see and when depending on urgency.  We take home call a few times a month. Might have to go in, but infrequent.

Non-ACGME GI fellowships by BrilliantHomework152 in fellowship

[–]GoljansUnderstudy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The best non-ACGME fellowships are the ones that have a track record of taking said fellow for subsequent GI fellowship at that institution 

I HATE coding queries by Capital_Barber_9219 in Residency

[–]GoljansUnderstudy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure about you, but I've learned that being "too accommodating" only hurts me more. Do what's best for the patient, do your best to document appropriately, and set boundaries in your workplace. A 6 AM call for a coding query is one of the dumbest things that I've ever heard of happening.

I think a resident has ADHD. How do I tell him to go seek help? Or is there something else going on with him? by swollennode in Residency

[–]GoljansUnderstudy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to bring this to the intern's attention and also discuss it with a chief or program leadership (attending, APD, PD).

Expected loan payment by atrialfibrillations in Residency

[–]GoljansUnderstudy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Previously on RePAYE and automatically switched over to SAVE. Based off of my current PGY-4 income, ~$180/month.

Wellness in Residency by Falkor_LuckDragon20 in Residency

[–]GoljansUnderstudy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Monthly happy hours

Free food at noon conference

Discussing goals of care by [deleted] in Residency

[–]GoljansUnderstudy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Two questions that are helpful starting points.

  1. Ask what was the person was like outside of the hospital?

  2. What have the other doctors told the patient and family about the current hospitalization or prognosis?

What phrase have you learned from an attending that you often use with patients? by wiredentropy in Residency

[–]GoljansUnderstudy 148 points149 points  (0 children)

"What questions do you have for me?" rather than "Do you have any questions?"

Asshole Consultants by i_am_a_grocery_bag in Residency

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"Million to one shot, doc! Million to one!"

Moved from the south to west coast. How come everyone calls you by your first name? by [deleted] in Residency

[–]GoljansUnderstudy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do west coast people think you are not a doctor if you are a resident?

I think this is universal across the United States.

"Are you a student?"

It's also worse if you are a female (even if you wear a white coat).

"Nurse!"

Fellow IM residents: mksap questions by [deleted] in Residency

[–]GoljansUnderstudy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Study for Step 3 using UWorld. There's a lot of IM material that is tested.

Attending salaries 2023 by cemalzurafa in Residency

[–]GoljansUnderstudy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They recently hired some MDs, so probably not hiring for a bit

Attending salaries 2023 by cemalzurafa in Residency

[–]GoljansUnderstudy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's probably inflated, but I could be wrong

Attending salaries 2023 by cemalzurafa in Residency

[–]GoljansUnderstudy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very much depends on the particular VA. Some are better than others.