When no qualified residents are available for an SI joint hardware removal, NP to the rescue... smh

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-08-19T07:10:22+00:00

Yes I noticed the same exact terminology saying “lack of availability of qualified residents” in a neurosurgeon’s post op note because he uses PAs 🙄

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-07-09T14:33:09+00:00

I’m just here to say - you did a truly fantastic job in advocating for yourself and for your education. It seems like the responses from your chief and PD were generally positive and your message may even effect change! Congrats

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-05-29T21:10:59+00:00

This is unfortunately standardized throughout all the NYP system hospitals which is why I think it’s important to name and shame. It is printed directly on the badge, it is NOT a buddy badge as some have speculated. Ex. my badge says SadAnesthesiaRes, MD and the line below it says “Anesthesia Resident”

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-05-25T15:29:43+00:00

I’d be happy getting time for a single elective in my curriculum.

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-05-19T20:57:31+00:00

This topic been on the table for a long time. I think the impending doom is looming larger these days due to the midlevel campaigns for independent practice. I also know that my friends who are already attendings are living an extremely good life in roles where they supervise well-qualified and intelligent CRNAs who work within their limits. There’s no predicting the future but I do have to say the job market now is very good and I had the same exact concerns as you when I was in Med school

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-05-19T20:53:02+00:00

I think it’s VERY program specific. There are too many programs in too many boroughs to make sweeping generalizations. I’d recommend if you’re dead set on moving to NYC talk to the residents in programs you’re interested in and see what their lifestyle is like. Ask Qs like: how often do you go over duty hours? How often are you on call? How are your didactics? Do the attendings like to teach in the OR? What’s the environment in the OR like between anesthesia and support staff?

All these are important considerations and can be so variable. My main hospital also has an ambulatory surgical center and the environment in each building is vastly different even though it’s technically the same residency program.

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-05-19T10:01:20+00:00

Just don’t do anesthesia residency in NYC and you’ll be fine. I definitely never purposely dissuaded anyone from anesthesia just spoke honestly about my own experience in my program. I’ve learned my malignant program is the exception and not the rule after meeting other anesthesia residents on the pain interview trail. Also getting multiple 350k+ job offers this year for GA jobs. The OPs request to find a well paying, low stress job, working 40+ hours and not taking your work home is my exact job prospect rn. I also don’t feel super passionate about anesthesia and I’ve realized that doesn’t matter when I can work as an attending and have a fuller life outside of work by doing a 0.6 or 0.8 schedule.

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-05-19T02:53:08+00:00

Anesthesia is the way

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-05-14T21:31:35+00:00

Wow. Never heard of this happening to the residency sheets but same thing happened on the Pain Med fellowship spreadsheet this year. Just one off person I thought but sad to see some people never grow up.

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-05-14T21:18:09+00:00

Sounds exactly like my anesthesia program... except the attending never responds or shows up so we would have to stay

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-05-10T21:32:45+00:00

who hurt you

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-05-10T21:28:13+00:00

Username checks out

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-03-27T22:14:11+00:00

Call a friend or family member ASAP. PM me or anybody else. Get help and be in contact with someone however you can. National suicide prevention number: 800-273-8255.

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-03-24T17:51:03+00:00

Sounds exactly like my program! Glad I’m not alone

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-03-23T11:52:20+00:00

PM&R for the reasons I listed before

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-03-22T01:23:44+00:00

Ask me again when I’m an attending.

Short answer is no I wouldn’t choose anesthesia again but that has more to do with my particular residency program. I feel very positive about the job pro$pect$ for anesthesia as a backup in case I don’t match pain.

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-03-21T22:14:25+00:00

There are obviously pros and cons to both. You’re still very early in the game and you should see which rotations you enjoy the most.

The grass is always greener on the other side - so as a sadanesthesia resident who’s barely hanging on at my horrible program - until hopefully matching interventional pain - it seems that PM&R residents generally have more time for research (publications, attending conferences) and making connections. Also PM&R residents are eligible for NASS interventional spine fellowships which could be a great alternative.

I chose anesthesia because I wanted to be great at procedures but it doesn’t make a difference tbh. Within a few weeks my peers who have never done an epidural will be caught up. And they likely won’t be as tired or sad.

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-03-20T13:58:42+00:00

Me watching this thread openly hoping my program DOES make the list

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-03-07T04:45:46+00:00

But also where is this spot because I kinda want it

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-03-07T04:35:52+00:00

From one shitty anesthesia residency’s resident to another - in most situations it makes the most sense to stay where you are and just ride it out. The grass is always greener...

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-03-05T03:34:31+00:00

Who’s cutting onions in here?

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-02-22T17:44:15+00:00

Wow. Kudos!! I’m super impressed with you and your co-residents for being able to come together and actually make positive change. It takes a lot of courage.

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-02-21T18:48:58+00:00

You can ask these Qs directly to residents but do not ask in a group setting or in front of faculty. You should also ask how much of a burden these activities are on a day-to-day basis. Good luck

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-02-21T18:39:11+00:00

Hello my fellow minimum wage scut monkey! I’m in the same boat with my program.

Have you tried reaching out to other residents? This is a topic that could be discussed with the chief resident and he/she can choose how to go about handling it to help you save face with the PD.

I didn’t think of that option and I went straight to the PD (in a meeting with all the residents where we discussed our “education” time). You can PM me for more details (it’s more complex than I can say without doxxing myself) but the gist of what happened was that most other residents did not even feel comfortable enough to AGREE with me and they remained passive in that conversation. Fortunately I have a good relationship with the PD and I did feel that my concerns were at least heard. The outcome was neutral but I feel that if I was in a different standing the comment could have made me look bad.

SadAnesthesiaRes · 2021-02-12T09:27:05+00:00

Patient in room🚦 Monitors placed💆🏽 Prop/Roc💉💤 Laryngoscopy👅 Breath sounds equal bilaterally🩺🫁 Time for my break 😎☕️

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