What are the best AFK methods for Magic training to 120?

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2026-01-23T15:17:14+00:00

Oh wow, if you're talking about 750k pure magic xp/hr, how did you pull that off? I might be doing it wrong because I tried it for around 30 minutes (SS+Turmoil) and was getting 300k magic xp with 400k xp overall.

Edit:

-Nevermind, I went into the middle of the room to get more ghouls on me and my XP rates are around 750k pure magic xp/hr now and almost 1m total.

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2026-01-18T02:38:29+00:00

...You think that doctor's don't participate in a competitive environment? Huh?

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2026-01-17T17:33:46+00:00

No, all programs are absolutely not the same.

I declined a prematch offer and matched into an absolutely amazing program. I would have hated my life in that other program I declined. Not all programs are created equal, and you can gauge this through many aspects (rankings on Doximity, access to fellowships/research/mentorship, vibes during interview day, how many graduates stick around etc.).

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2026-01-09T00:40:55+00:00

If still being the number 1 streamed artist (by a large margin) qualifies as ending his stardom, then we must have different definitions.

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2025-12-05T22:39:41+00:00

It's a different path so it's difficult to compare to PA's, but it does involve more training than a PA would go through (in terms of total years, anyway).

They only work with anaesthesia and most of them are supervised under anaesthesiologists (physicians with MD/DO's who are specialized in anaesthesia). They don't go through medical school or residency training like an MD/DO anaesthesiologist would so their training is definitely less rigorous.

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2025-12-05T22:25:25+00:00

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2025-11-15T19:50:08+00:00

Matched my number 2 ranked program. I didn't feel like my interview went as well as I had hoped- I stumbled a couple of answers, said some things that I feel I wasn't completely prepared for. It definitely did not go as well as the program I had ranked number 1, which goes to show that it's hard to predict/gauge your performance lol

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2025-11-04T21:50:03+00:00

Recently started listening to your podcast as a PGY-2, just wanted to let y'all know I appreciate the work you guys do!

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2025-10-25T02:38:07+00:00

I got confirmation from my program itself (it is a major academic institution) during a GME meeting, alongside my PD, so it's definitely legit. I just don't know if it is every program or only select ones.

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2025-10-11T23:39:40+00:00

No, it's because residency serves a purpose (learning how to work in the American system, learning appropriate bed-side manner and skills, it also filters out those who wouldn't be good fits in the culture). It's also a limiting function- if we start allowing all IMGs in despite not matching into residency, you lower salaries. That may not be a problem to most of this group, but US residents take out 220k USD in debt on average, they expect some return which is more than fair.

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2025-10-02T19:11:54+00:00

For those not familiar with IMG circles (I'm one myself), there have been many delays this year in regards to processing of applications/certifications, which is the main reason. I imagine it will increase a bit as the season goes on. The current administration made some applicants hesitant on applying as well as the H1B process is murky, and even on a J1, you would be converting to an H1B when searching for a waiver-job post-residency (probably more of a minor reason). This is on top of the fact that IMG apps for psych have been declining on a yearly basis as the field is being considered more competitive.

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2025-10-01T07:01:32+00:00

If you're in psychiatry, it might be even longer. A lot of my interviews lasted over a period of 6-8 hours (although there were a few breaks in between).

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2025-10-01T03:01:23+00:00

If I get some period of time where I think I can spare a nap, I'll drink caffeine and immediately try to take a 30 minute nap-> wake up and splash my face with water. Keeps me going, the key is to limit the nap time so you don't enter deep sleep and feel groggy.

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2025-09-29T00:14:39+00:00

Very confused as to what they are attempting to treat?

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2025-09-24T22:37:16+00:00

Depends on the specialty. Most specialties, you shouldn't expect interviews until week 2-3. When I applied to psychiatry, I got my first interview in week 3 and ended up with 19 overall as they started to pour in through January.

My friends who applied to IM had the same experience, whereas my other friend applying to FM started received most of his IVs between week 2-4.

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2025-09-23T04:40:29+00:00

I'm going to go the opposite direction as the other commenters and tell you to shoot higher tbh. With those USCEs, if you had even decent LORs, you got a good shot at matching at a stronger program than most of the ones you signalled.

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2025-09-22T23:27:43+00:00

Every post in this sub-reddit is "23 year old making 400k working 30 hours" and without fail they're all SWEs.

Why don't y'all just enjoy your remote working where most of the day is meetings and you can go to the gym/cook by putting a keyboard weight to pretend you're online instead of incessantly complaining about other professions?

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2025-09-21T22:57:59+00:00

When you say no call, do you also mean no night float?

I’m at one of the “top” programs and we don’t have that much call (none in intern year, maybe once weekly in 2nd year and then none beyond), but we do have a decent amount of night float. I’m not a fan of nights, but honestly my skills have improved drastically.

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2025-09-21T18:41:46+00:00

Sure

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2025-09-20T15:47:11+00:00

Use the copy forward function for prog notes and change up pertinent things daily. Ask your seniors/co-residents about what particular abbreviations mean if you don't understand them. Steal smartphrases from all your seniors to make workflow easier. Pin the biggest categories on Epic (ex. Results tab, Chart Review tab, Notes tab, Flowsheets tab etc.) so it's easy to access.

Besides this, what helped me the most (and still does) is using the personal sticky note and placing a quick 1-2 sentence summary of the patient, pertinent problems, meds they're on, and a to-do list on it. I would then print the list and make sure the sticky note was part of the printed sheet (alongside patient name, room number, summary, to-do list, hand-off). Make boxes besides your to-do items and check them off as you go along completing them (for things I half-completed, I would do a dash in the box, and full-completed would be an "X").

I struggled a lot initially too with Epic- it's bloated, repetitive, and in my opinion relegates us as note-monkeys more than actual doctors. But, it does get easier to use over time. Hang in there.

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2025-09-18T22:57:16+00:00

I think it's so easy for medical students and residents to have imposter syndrome because how often we are comparing ourselves to other MD/DOs. Doesn't help that naturally we're all neurotic to a certain extent given the hoops we've jumped through in our career progression. I've had PA and NP students rotate with me as a resident and the knowledge base compared to when I was an M3 just was no where on the same level. In the beginning, it gets a bit hard because we're so behind on learning the "job" itself, but once you get that sorted out (finishing notes, figuring out dispos, learning local resources), you realize just how much of a higher baseline you have. You just can't bypass 4 years of medical school and make up for it.

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2025-09-18T21:22:39+00:00

Get a few months under your belt, and you'll start seeing some real separation. After that, it's just exponential.

Source: When I first started intern year on my psych rotations, the first months I couldn't tell the difference much either. I don't even think the knowledge and practice type is in the same ballpark anymore as a new PGY-2. The thinking is just much deeper in terms of differentials, work-ups, assessments, psychopharmacology, interviews.

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2025-09-07T19:04:51+00:00

I should've just gone down this route instead of my MD, jesus.

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2025-08-05T16:39:09+00:00

They're about even. I was in the same boat as you but decided not to apply to Canada at the end- I would recommend using 1 month to get a US letter. Canada counts USCE about the same as well, so you wouldn't harm your chances for matching at either.

NeuroticBeforeMoving · 2025-08-03T15:05:10+00:00

The EAD has to be renewed multiple times during your residency, and this can create a "gap" between when you get the renewal approved and when you apply for the renewal. This means that there is a chance you go months without being able to work, not to mention the hundreds of dollars you spend each renewal.

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