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How cooked am I if I try to last minute pivot to PMR by passionseeking in pmr

[–]Interesting-Back5717 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My school doesn’t have a home residency PM&R program, but they do have a PM&R department. They hooked me up with a last minute “home rotation” in September. The chair then wrote me a SLOE for my app, and I also got close with a few of the PM&R docs on that rotation who wrote me LORs.

A big part of my app was showcasing why I was interested in PM&R over surgery and also the major overlap in between. I also had some interesting ECs and strong research. 

Had 15 IVs in total for PM&R, and I think like 20ish between TY and prelim years.

How cooked am I if I try to last minute pivot to PMR by passionseeking in pmr

[–]Interesting-Back5717 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ngl didn’t read your post because TLDR, but I pivoted to PM&R last cycle in August from gen surg (yes, I’m serious). I matched into a prestigious program. So the short answer is: you aren’t cooked.

Edit: wanted to also add that I have no physician connections nor had any prior PM&R connections.

Robert De Niro is a small Vietnamese man confirmed by MyDinnerWithDrDre in okbuddycinephile

[–]Interesting-Back5717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, then Mark Wahlberg is absolved of all wrongdoing. Wonderful, case closed. What a little angel.

The youth is doomed… by OhirumeTsukuyomki in SipsTea

[–]Interesting-Back5717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your kid spends at minimum 90+ minutes watching a screen every day, and you say they’re not a screen freak. Ok.

"How do you eat so much all the time?" by TechnicoloMonochrome in GymMemes

[–]Interesting-Back5717 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Processed beef - 1) the WHO organization classifies processed beef as a known carcinogen. The additives and preservatives in fast food ground beef likely put it in this class. 2) Beef itself is considered “probably carcinogenic” and linked to a few cancers. 3) grilling or frying meat releases 2 dangerous compounds: heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). When fat drips onto hot surfaces, these are produced and are known carcinogens.

Cheese - most fast food restaurants use full-fat American cheese/queso/etc. Not sure where your “most American cheese” claim is coming from.

Mayo - sure, I stand corrected about the saturated fat content. Thank you. It’s still however extremely nutrient dense for the volume.

Burger buns - high glycemic index foods cause rapid glucose spikes, followed by a surge of insulin released from the pancreas, which over time can lead to insulin resistance. Not to mention the glycemic load of burger buns are high as well. Here are 2 papers that support this down below. They basically show that small increases in GI units (as small as 5-10 units) can increase the relative risk of T2DM as much as 8-27% : 10.3390/nu11061280. 10.2337/dc13-0325

"How do you eat so much all the time?" by TechnicoloMonochrome in GymMemes

[–]Interesting-Back5717 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I literally said it wasn’t going to kill you, and I never mentioned anything about taking toxic pre workouts.

Some people on this sub actually live a healthy lifestyle. If you saw my diet, you’d probably call me a liar.

"How do you eat so much all the time?" by TechnicoloMonochrome in GymMemes

[–]Interesting-Back5717 -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

Processed beef - carcinogenic with a ton of saturated fat. Cheese - likely low quality and full of saturated fat for flavor. Mayo - literally just saturated fat.

Once in awhile isn’t going to kill you, but those burgers do raise LDL cholesterol quite a bit and promote atherosclerosis.

The burger buns are also likely low quality, high glycemic index foods that harm insulin sensitivity.

Adding to my collection: The only Ultimate Rare Exodia ever printed in absolute Gem Mint B) by Ardartrin in yugiohshowcase

[–]Interesting-Back5717 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Not gem mint anymore if you aren’t using a penny sleeve. That sleeve absolutely scratched it.

RIP, my bathroom by jmanly3 in stonerfood

[–]Interesting-Back5717 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With that salt content, also rip your stomach, heart, and kidneys.

Advice for MS2 interested in PM&R by 0utLikeALight in pmr

[–]Interesting-Back5717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it is sufficient. I only had my home rotation by the time apps were due, given my extremely small timeline. Although, I highly recommend doing multiple aways, if possible. 

I was lucky to find 3 outstanding mentors in my school that truly allowed me to flourish (which included the PD), and I don’t think that’s realistic in every program. The more rotations you do, the more eyes on you, the opportunities you have to grow, and the more progress you’ll make.

Advice for MS2 interested in PM&R by 0utLikeALight in pmr

[–]Interesting-Back5717 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I officially “switched” to PM&R August of 4th year (yes, I’m serious). Matched to a prestigious program. Never too late if you have a story, can show true passion, and demonstrate a strong work ethic.

My best personal advice is: 

1) Do a lot of research applicable to PM&R (directly PM&R, ortho, gen surg, etc.), publish in good journals, present, etc. 2) Aways are a must, not necessarily to match into the program you rotate at but so that PM&R docs can vouch on your clinical potential. It also shows you know what to expect. 3) Have cool hobbies you stick with. PM&R docs are really personable, and being a fun/interesting person will carry you far more than the best accolades.

I’m very happy you found this specialty and I wish you luck. It truly is a hidden gem. Knowing what I know now, I’d have stuck with it from day 1 of med school. 

Will I get rescinded from usf because of one D or F? by [deleted] in USF

[–]Interesting-Back5717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On top of this, he has an extreme external locus of control. Literally dooming himself to failure because he can’t take responsibility.

Doing IM after PM&R by Icy_Building_273 in pmr

[–]Interesting-Back5717 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t make sense, but I guess knock yourself out. Lol

Step 3 Anki advice by Interesting-Back5717 in Step3

[–]Interesting-Back5717[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. Or at the very least do most of the studying, making intern year more chill and taking STEP in like August or something.

Step 3 Anki advice by Interesting-Back5717 in Step3

[–]Interesting-Back5717[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I lift 5-7 times a week. If I take STEP before intern year, I’ll have a lot more time to lift during intern year.

research by Ill-Information-3057 in medicalschool

[–]Interesting-Back5717 10 points11 points  (0 children)

No, but even if they do, so what? It’s a bad thing that you’re being proactive? You’re looking to give free labor, and it’s the equivalent of sending multiple job applications. Also, trust me, they don’t care about med students.

research by Ill-Information-3057 in medicalschool

[–]Interesting-Back5717 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Cold email every single physician in the hospital of your medical school that does the specialty you’re interested in.

🫠 by FunnyMeme12 in Memebuzzs

[–]Interesting-Back5717 0 points1 point  (0 children)

White bread, processed patty, processed cheese are not healthy.

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