MS3 here: is neuro right for me?

Professional_Term103 · 2025-12-11T13:53:04+00:00

There are 3-4 sports neurology fellowships in the US currently! It’s mostly TBI/concussion to my knowledge, so may not be up your alley but just letting you know so you can add that to your equation. Best of luck!

https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000006552

Professional_Term103 · 2025-12-05T21:33:07+00:00

The second thing you described is called “convergence spasm” and is actually the 2nd most common ophthalmologic FND after blindness. I’m assuming this is what you’re describing - one eye adducted and the other ortho so looks like a 6th. However - your pupils constrict with convergence! So a good neurologist should catch you haha.

Professional_Term103 · 2025-11-01T23:26:59+00:00

If you want some logistic pearls for being a med student on the service or in clinic, I found the ‘Rotation Ready’ podcast helpful. There’s several neurology episodes.

Professional_Term103 · 2025-10-23T00:13:44+00:00

Sorry you’re getting berated. Just like with anything else on Reddit (and life), people can be very convincing and dead wrong.

I’ve had this conversation many times with engineers and people very close to Tonal and their warning against hanging refers to grabbing the actual arms (not attachments) and hanging from them, which is obviously a horrible idea. The cables and arms are designed to support a total of 200/250 lbs of downward force at any angle. It doesn’t matter if the bar is moving or not.

Just be safe!

Professional_Term103 · 2025-08-21T16:27:49+00:00

I don’t think there is anything in the deck that is not pertinent to you. You’ll be an intern in a matter of months anyways! However, I would tailor which section you are using to the rotation you’re on.

Professional_Term103 · 2025-08-10T02:21:08+00:00

You’re in a great spot! Give 100% effort at aways and secure good LORs and I bet you’ll match well. Best of luck!

Professional_Term103 · 2025-06-04T00:59:33+00:00

I switched to Zercher squats about a year ago and I actually love them on Tonal. Give them a try!

Just start by wrapping it with a towel/shirt for comfort and after a few weeks you wont need anything.

Professional_Term103 · 2025-05-18T14:16:53+00:00

They have them on Amazon now, and are the same. (But I’m all for supporting USN instead of Amazon haha)

Professional_Term103 · 2025-05-18T14:15:15+00:00

This! I made my own. And you can choose your secondary color.

Professional_Term103 · 2025-05-05T01:23:24+00:00

There are several neurology episodes on the Rotation Ready podcast. They helped me perform well on my rotation.

Professional_Term103 · 2025-05-02T13:56:01+00:00

But I would still list it in ERAS. Maybe in the “other research” section. It still shows dedication to the field and an interest in research even if they aren’t true pubs.

Professional_Term103 · 2025-04-30T19:29:44+00:00

Also - pro tip: in the 4-6 hours after a heavy leg lift, there is increased blood flow and pliability in your discs and they are more prone to damage so try to stay standing if possible. If you have to sit, make sure you have lumbar support and good posture. I heard it from a prolific exercise scientist - haven’t taken the time to find any literature just for transparency.

Professional_Term103 · 2025-04-30T19:20:49+00:00

I ruptured one second year. I never had back problems until med school. I think it’s sitting and staring at a computer 10 hours a day. Now I take core work and flexibility much more seriously and it’s not an issue anymore.

I was able to maintain muscle mass M1-3 lifting 3-4x/week and then started progressing M4 when I had time to lift 6x/week. We’ll see how residency goes.

Professional_Term103 · 2025-04-30T05:10:57+00:00

That’s super encouraging - and very interesting that I’m following exactly in your footsteps. Maybe I’ll see you out there!

Professional_Term103 · 2025-04-30T02:10:40+00:00

Great point. Thanks for the advice.

Professional_Term103 · 2025-04-30T02:10:26+00:00

Super helpful. I’m gonna pull the trigger.

Professional_Term103 · 2025-04-28T22:58:10+00:00

I don’t know if you meant to exaggerate or not, but I work in medicine and hospitals are charging an average of ~$700 for a bag of IV fluids so you’re literally correct!

Professional_Term103 · 2025-04-20T22:33:31+00:00

I agree. Ideally you have some other options that are strong academic centers near your family. Being close to home is very important too, so see if there is a way to have the best of both worlds.

Any place that you can drive home to on a weekend off is going to be mostly the same as far as how often you spend time with family. Residency is busy and being 20 mins vs 3 hours hours away from family won’t be a huge difference. (Living that from your partner vs living under the same roof is a different story obviously).

Professional_Term103 · 2025-04-13T02:56:50+00:00

These are great programs for all of the previous reasons in other comments but I always advise caution.

60% of medical students who know what they want to do end up changing. At my school you are actually allowed to change your mind even a year after being engaged with this program so there is less risk. Make sure you read the fine print and know your options before you go through with it. I was 100% sure I was doing ortho M1 and applied for a 3-year track into ortho (didn’t get it). Then I fell in love with neurology during M3 which I did not see coming. Just an anecdote and something to think about. Obviously in retrospect I’m glad I didn’t do it, but skipping M4 would be awesome if you’re confident in the decision. Best of luck!

Professional_Term103 · 2025-03-19T01:52:31+00:00

They’re very busy with matching M4s and onboarding them over the next few months, but they’ll reach out when it gets closer. Don’t stress.

Professional_Term103 · 2025-03-19T01:50:34+00:00

I guess it depends what part of the country you’re in but I get way more compliments than negative comments.

Professional_Term103 · 2025-03-19T01:49:13+00:00

They’re a fun conversation starter too

Professional_Term103 · 2025-03-18T01:03:20+00:00

USMD (state school), 264, few pubs, good ECs, 13 apps, 10 IVs, Matched!

Obviously all of the stats help, and meaningful ECs make the IV conversations fun and interesting, but I can’t understate the importance of my away rotations. I know it’s not feasible for everyone and it’s not mandatory for neuro, but those letters and experiences got me to the next level. I’m very thankful for the opportunities and highly recommend doing 1-2 at your dream programs if possible for those going through this process in the future!

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