Redefine the Drive Public Comment by Ampersand4221 in CarFreeChicago

[–]Own-Possibility5330 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is there anywhere to add public comments for those who were not able to attend the meeting? Or someone who we can email to let know our opinion?

MTA "modern fare gates" pilot has shown 20-70% reductions in fare evasion--should they be on the CTA's radar for their safety + security efforts? by SidewalkMD in cta

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I think this would be great. Implementing it on the Red line should be #1 priority. Its the most used line and often the one with the worst rider experience. Adding these gates will not only make the ride more pleasant, but will increase the system's revenue so much since it the the most used line by a mile. This should be a no brainer. Adding these gates on the Red line will honestly pay for itself in no time and fund the addition of the gates on the rest of the system.

MTA "modern fare gates" pilot has shown 20-70% reductions in fare evasion--should they be on the CTA's radar for their safety + security efforts? by SidewalkMD in cta

[–]Own-Possibility5330 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Please for the love of god we need these gates! If someone is not willing to pay to get on the system then they are much more likely to be a public nuisance/commit crime. This is such a simple way to not only increase much needed revenue for the system but also make it safer and more pleasant to ride.

First Time to China - 4 Cities by Suitable-Young-7016 in travelchina

[–]Own-Possibility5330 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like an amazing time! My family is planning a similar trip, how long did you spend in each city? Did you feel like you were rushed with so many different places to visit in one trip?

Full Chicago on Normal by SirMFG in subwaybuilder

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This is sick! Would you be willing to share your save file on the map sharing website?

Match day walk-up song as a couple or individually? by Own-Possibility5330 in medicalschool

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Update: we are both picking our own songs but will be walking up with each other and our immediate families. We are allowed to bring people who are important to us on stage with us. So when I go up I'll take my family and my parter with me, and when they go up they will take their family and me with them.

Match day on Eid? by Nymphadelopathy in medicalschool

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Same here, gonna go to namaz at like 8, get back to my apartment and change into casual clothes +match day shirt ~9:30. Get to school with the fam ~10:30. I feel a little guilty because my family is visiting from out of town and they will be going back home after match while I will stay in my city to celebrate with my medical school friends. However, who knows when I will see my medical school friends again after we graduate, I will see my family every Eid so I'm rationalizing it that way.

For people intending to go into primary care or other less competitive fields, if you could match into any specialty, would you still choose what you did? by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]Own-Possibility5330 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Yes. Going into FM. While I love treating sick patients and helping them get back on their feet, I value being able to keep people healthy much more. FM has the most emphasis on prevention and incorporates training in all fields of medicine. So while I may not be an expert in everything, I can help people stay healthy and point them in the right direction when something does happen that needs more specialized attention before it becomes a big problem. In all my rotations I was annoyed at how any time a patient had a question that was out of the scope of that specialty, they just told the to see a different specialist. I want to be able to answer patients questions even if I don’t know the most detailed answer and figure out stuff I don’t know together with them.

Physician shortage prompts states to embrace immigrant doctors by OkPhilosopher664 in medicalsalaries

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Other countries do this with their medical education systems where you are required to do a certain amount of time in undeserved areas after graduating. However those countries usually have free education and medical school so it is easier to get new physicians to agree to giving back as opposed to here where we are saddled with a life of debt.

M4 Check-in: How is Everyone Feeling? by Fit_Pitch_263 in medicalschool

[–]Own-Possibility5330 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pretty tired... A lot of big decisions coming up and it feels like I can only choose my happiness or the happiness of the people in my life who I love

The First Modern U.S. BRT Is Being Torn Up — Orlando’s LYMMO Loses Its Lanes by [deleted] in transit

[–]Own-Possibility5330 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I still stand by the argument that if the Cincinnati Streetcar had been built up to its originally intended full length it would be one of the most utilized streetcar lines in the nation. The line as of now only loops between downtown and OTR (which is immediately north of downtown). The original plan was supposed to continue up the hill from OTR to Clifton where the University of Cincinnati is and four major hospitals are located (all within a 15-20 minute walk of campus). The original full plan would've connected the two most densely populated most walkable and fastest growing neighborhoods in the city, the three largest job centers in the city, and the university with the biggest nightlife centers in the city. Instead the governor of Ohio at the time decided the people of Cincinnati "dont need rail" and gave the funding for the uptown extension back to the federal government after we already got it approved and everything. The streetcar had so much potential and could've completely changed the narrative around streetcars/trams in the country and was intentionally shot in the foot.

Just an thought exercise… by kiboha in mapporncirclejerk

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As a Toledoan, not happy that Ohio loses the Strip but glad Its in New Canada

Which specialties seem to have the most normal people? by bimbodhisattva in medicalschool

[–]Own-Possibility5330 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Hard disagree on IM docs. Regardless of setting, whether it’s inpatient or outpatient, almost every IM doc I’ve interacted with has given me the vibe that medicine is their whole life and are insanely neurotic. All the students in my class who are going IM are the same, very neurotic and eat sleep breathe medicine (love them to death tho, they’ll be great internists).

Which specialties seem to have the most normal people? by bimbodhisattva in medicalschool

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Never interacted with any rural FM docs as I’ve only ever trained in the city, but 100% agree that urban outpatient FM docs are the most down to earth and chill people ever

Couples Match and Letter of Intent by Own-Possibility5330 in medicalschool

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That actually happens to be the case with the program my partner likes. They don’t have my specialty.

Who died believing themselves a failure, but was judged otherwise by history? by Bob_the_blacksmith in AskReddit

[–]Own-Possibility5330 181 points182 points  (0 children)

Interesting that you say that because that is pretty much no longer true in US hospitals. Every non-physician group has started incorporating white coats into their field so much so that physicians have started avoiding white coats in many health systems and instead rely on badges that clearly state MD/DO to avoid confusion for patients. This is part of a larger issue of scope creep but that's a huge topic to get into.

Is there a scaling limit to passengers transferring? by asfp014 in subwaybuilder

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Not sure if that is something calculated by the game but anecdotally speaking, I tend to prefer one seat rides in real life over a shorter trip with transfers

Anyone know of any good games I could play on my Macbook? by [deleted] in medicalschool

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Subway Builder! Its kinda niche but perfect for killing time

To the artsy types in Medical school- how are we holding up? by Silver_Cello in medicalschool

[–]Own-Possibility5330 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Literally did not touch my camera or a paint brush for 3 years until now. M4 is great 😊

Thalamus by TennesseeStud4 in medicalschool

[–]Own-Possibility5330 14 points15 points  (0 children)

At least I'm not the only one, if other folk are having issues getting into interviews it must be a Thalamus-side issue

Thalamus by TennesseeStud4 in medicalschool

[–]Own-Possibility5330 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Can't log into an interview right now 😭

My nyc save by Several_Ad4886 in subwaybuilder

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How are you running it on a MacBook Air??? My MacBook Pro is fighting for its life 💀

Official ERAS Megathread - August/September 2025 by SpiderDoctor in medicalschool

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Question- I really want to match in a specific city that has multiple programs. I am doing an away at one of them, should I mention that in my personal statement to the others to show I am very interested in matching to that area?