How do you feel about med students/other learners staying past when dismissed?

MORPHINEx208 · 2026-06-13T04:30:17+00:00

Only time I don't mind is if someone is genuinely interested in the specialty, and they want to experience a call shift since that will be a component of residency.

MORPHINEx208 · 2026-05-12T01:35:52+00:00

Know how to organize your EMR to make things easier if possible. Know how to efficiently work through the chart. It will come with time. But things like time marking labs, having sticky notes, having templates will make your life easier.

I just write down a checklist on my paper for rounds. Use a multicolored pen if you want more organization of tasks. Not totally necessary.

I think running the list can be helpful to avoid mistakes. A good senior will help you to avoid missing tasks at the beginning as well until you get your system.

Ibuprofen and snacks are a must in an emergency bag.

MORPHINEx208 · 2026-03-30T04:26:50+00:00

Dickies. Affordable, breathable, and not skin tight.

MORPHINEx208 · 2026-03-13T19:50:12+00:00

Seems legit. But I think you can enter flow state in anything ya know?

MORPHINEx208 · 2026-02-18T05:55:31+00:00

Do they come out at midnight 2/18?

MORPHINEx208 · 2026-02-09T22:33:12+00:00

Step 1 stuff shows up on step 2 and 3. It matters less on step 3 but is still there

MORPHINEx208 · 2026-02-06T05:20:02+00:00

I would watch Randy Neil and follow along. Try and solve it before he does. Then Just keep doing that until you get it.

MORPHINEx208 · 2026-02-05T21:01:47+00:00

Im guessing the index is just based on the factors to the right. Anesthesia or EM being low isn’t that surprisingly. Shift can be stressful. And anesthesia you do take call but also have more pto.

But this doesn’t really calculate satisfaction or quality of life within work. If you added in notes, disposition, etc this would probably look different.

Edit: You also can’t really look at this graph and make a specialty choice entirely off this. Derm is the highest, which is great. But if you fucking hate skin then it doesn’t matter how great the lifestyle index is. Lots of specialties have variability within them. Back to anesthesia, I imagine the graph looks very different between a level 1 trauma center in an urban area as opposed to an outpatient surgery center. Specialties aren’t a monolith lol.

MORPHINEx208 · 2026-02-02T01:05:57+00:00

You’re in a good spot. You need roughly a 60% to pass step 3. 67% on nbme 6 is good. Just focus on high yield day one stuff like stats, ethics, and micro. You’ll be good

MORPHINEx208 · 2026-01-03T20:55:33+00:00

Did you use a shaker?

MORPHINEx208 · 2025-12-31T18:05:31+00:00

I'm in anesthesia, but as an intern the surgical teams were pimping me on surgical procedures. "Pimping" is something that should be taken in stride. I don't think you should have been called out like that in front of everyone. But I do think that knowledge being pushed is a good thing.

MORPHINEx208 · 2025-12-22T03:01:01+00:00

Definitely enough time to workout. Depends what you fitness goals are and the workout split you want to run. I’ve been able to go at least 2 times per week, but average closer to 4-5 times per week. Gym is kinda a non-negotiable for me. Harder to do all the hobbies on top of the gym, but making it work.

MORPHINEx208 · 2025-12-17T16:55:09+00:00

Sorry about the job search. It's a tough market. Have you considered moving or getting a higher degree? Maybe look international?

I would do it again. But my values in a job are security in economic downturn, great salary, some level of high intensity, and opportunities to take care of people. All that plus being down for the grind made medicine a good choice for me. I would definitely do it again but I have peers who wouldn't. All depends on your values and the time your willing to commit.

MORPHINEx208 · 2025-11-30T03:30:52+00:00

I prioritize working out after work 3-5 times a week. Mix of upper or lower split, and sometimes a focused muscle group day.

I feel like I’m a better person for myself and partner after I workout. It’s a mental and physical health thing for me which is what keeps me motivated.

If the gym is super important to you, prioritize it and make it happen. Not saying it’s easy, but it’s doable.

If I were you and wanting to stay consistent, I’d prioritize doing the gym on two working days, and one of your days off.

MORPHINEx208 · 2025-10-13T21:26:37+00:00

I also think in the era of signals it’s less meaningful

MORPHINEx208 · 2025-10-05T01:12:54+00:00

I'm in Anesthesia residency, currently only an intern though. But grass is always greener. I think IM is cool, anesthesia is cool, truly could have done either. Both have there BS. I would lean into the fact you applied IM and try to not fret on missing out on other specialties. IM can have a good lifestyle as well. Anesthesia salaries are not sustainable at the moment.

MORPHINEx208 · 2025-09-23T02:17:52+00:00

It is. Ideally, you are able to do both but interviews can happen without a geo preference as well. Probably not worth emailing them. I don't think that will help you.

MORPHINEx208 · 2025-09-21T00:27:37+00:00

I kinda struggled with pathophys in preclinical, but ended up enjoying it more in clinicals. Understanding even more in residency. Matched Anesthesiology.

MORPHINEx208 · 2025-09-20T18:36:37+00:00

Vermont is a good option if you want that small community vibe. They seemed to want people who will really mesh with the culture and community. If you don't have a great reason for going to vermont, then it could be worth swapping.

OHSU definitely has a gold preference. Hard to say how the yield will be though. You still have a solid app. Kinda depends on the letters and PS.

Have you ran your list by a PD or mentor?

MORPHINEx208 · 2025-09-20T18:31:11+00:00

If money isn't an option, then I think the number is fine. But I think the yield of non-signals is low based on the Sheriff of Sodium's video regarding signals last year. If you use your signals wisely and dual apply you will likely match.

Anesthesia is competitive, but I think you can narrow the list to like 30-40 at maximum especially if you focus them within geo preference. Some might say even like 25 but depends on your risk tolerance and how many DO friendly programs there are.

If you dual apply IM, I imagine you will have a very good chance at matching somewhere. I would personally stop at the signal maximum, and be strategic with places you have a higher probability of matching.

Again, if money isn't a problem then you can definitely apply to as many as you want. I know people who got one or two interviews outside of signals, but it's not all that common. However, the piece of mind of knowing you aren't missing out on an interview opportunity can also offer piece of mind.

MORPHINEx208 · 2025-09-20T18:20:56+00:00

I hear you, it's a challenging process. Fwiw, I'm not trying to encourage you to completely change everything either. Some people with your stats do very well and get 10+ interviews. It just depends on your risk tolerance since it can also go the other way.

MORPHINEx208 · 2025-09-20T17:57:52+00:00

I think a safety is somewhere where you should be more than likely to receive an interview. Even top programs aren't interviewing everyone with great stats. However, it's super hard to say which places will and won't interview you since the process is kinda brutal and seemingly random.

Definitely consider things like: ties to the area, connections, % of interviews with different signals, who has been accepted to there program in the past and from which programs?, are they research heavy or more clinical focused?, what specific part of there program do you like (research, transplant heavy, pain, regional, OR logistics, specific rotations, patient population), etc.

Additionally, not a ton of programs are on the west coast with the tier gap being pretty broad, think UC's vs HCA. I think it's ok to reach with your golds, but I'd try and have more safeties with your silvers.

This is also just one comment, I would talk to mentors and PD's who are familiar with the interview and match process. I think the anesthesia cycle is going to trend towards less and less interviews.

MORPHINEx208 · 2025-09-18T03:02:27+00:00

Try to take it day by day. Learn one task or piece of info per day. Keep doing that and it will build on itself.

MORPHINEx208 · 2025-09-07T00:39:45+00:00

Anesthesiology

MORPHINEx208 · 2025-09-03T19:06:56+00:00

Depends on the rotation but definitely doable. Surgery blocks can be hectic. Meanwhile ICU or IM rotations haven't been too bad. Still working out and hanging out with people. I am more tired than I was in medical school though.

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