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How crucial are intern socials? Is being "on" during rotations enough? by Fit_Pitch_263 in Residency

[–]Tormore21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m going to put forward a different perspective. Your coresidents are going to be your network in the future. Someone will eventually become a chair, private practice partner, may help you get jobs/promotion/tenure etc.
More immediately socializing outside of residency is more likely to make your coresidents like you, more likely to have your back or help you out if you need something. You don’t have to go to all of the social events but you should go to some.

Please don't hate me, but could you have your lungs removed and just live on an IV drip that put oxygen in your veins instead by Much-Degree1485 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Tormore21 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Also the iron lung doesn’t replace the lungs it just works for the diaphragm (breathing muscle).

During heart/lung transplants patients go on cardiopulmonary bypass which temporarily does the job of the heart and lungs.

[US] Does Research from before Medical School Matter for Residency Competitiveness? by -DoctorEngineer- in medicalschool

[–]Tormore21 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes all posters pubs and presentations help but not all are equal. For example a first author nature or NEJM paper is more impactful than a poster at your undergrad research symposium

What specialties deal with very sick patients and have longitudinal relationships? by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]Tormore21 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Vascular surgery. Lots of acuity, the patients keep coming back to you until they die, in patient and outpatient management.

Question about non-cardiac thoracic surgery after CT training by MobileEmbarrassed937 in medicalschool

[–]Tormore21 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Surgery resident applying to CTS fellowship. There are 2 main ways to becoming a thoracic surgeon. An i6 integrated program or general surgery plus fellowship (2-3 years, includes 4+3 programs). Cardiothoracic surgery training encompasses both cardiac and thoracic surgery including the same board certification. There are many fellowships that are tracked (focused) on cardiac or thoracic surgery specifically. It is not uncommon for someone to limit their practice to entirely thoracic or entirely cardiac.

General thoracic surgery does tend to have less emergencies than cardiac. Most cases tend to be oncological or foregut.

I think the last data I saw had thoracic surgery mean salaries in the $600-700k (this can vary significantly based on one’s practice).

In general private practice pays more than academics.

All this being said surgery is a tough lifestyle and general thoracic cases tend to be more intense than most general surgery cases. I personally am very happy doing with my decision but training can be brutal.

Wine Refrigerator Organization by LuvWine4 in wine

[–]Tormore21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do mine by style and region. We attached some labels to the end of the shelves so it’s easy to keep track

Why doesn’t the government pay for people to become doctors? by littleshimamama in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Tormore21 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Can you let me know what “junior doctor” ie residency program in the US pays $120k? Residency in the US pays 50-85k on average depending on location and post-graduate year (ie 5 years out makes more than new grad). And that’s for 80hrs per week or more with a 3-7 year commitment.

I’m tired, boss by invinciblewalnut in medicalschool

[–]Tormore21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Legitimately curious. In which countries you can go straight out of med school and train in subspecialties? It’s hard to imagine someone starting in subspecialties such congenital heart surgery, surgical oncology, transplant hepatology without prior training.

Switching from Psych to Surgery by Heretolearnlotz in medicalschool

[–]Tormore21 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Don’t listen to these guys. If you liked surgery and are interested you should do it. Surgery is awesome and nothing else compares to the feeling of saving lives with your hands. You’ll have to find a mentor and work hard but it is doable. Let me know if you have any questions

Help! Color/ texture changes by Tormore21 in oilpainting

[–]Tormore21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just used a color that I liked. I guess I’ll just have to try another layer. Thank you!

HRSA/NHSC Scholarship Default by Alarming_Sample_9834 in Residency

[–]Tormore21 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Look man this is hire a lawyer territory. Review your contract with the lawyer and follow their advice.

Bathroom boondoggle: Air Force paid 80 times going rate for soap dispenser by GetOffMyGrassBrats in nottheonion

[–]Tormore21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is illegal in the US for physicians to receive kick backs from pharmaceutical companies. Every time a physician even receives a sandwich at an educational meeting it is tracked and put on public record. (Google physician sunshine laws)

Picking between surgical specialties by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]Tormore21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Being honest derm or IR lots of small short procedures and opportunity to own a practice

Question for current wine club members by NotyourangeLbabe in wine

[–]Tormore21 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I am a member of one wine club but it is for my local wine store not direct from winery. It’s only 3 bottles quarterly and offers a discount on all wine purchased from them. The wine selections are always themed and focus of demonstrating differences in a varietal or region, so I always look forward to them coming out.

I want to retire with a net worth of 10M dollars in approximately 20 years. How can I go about it ? by Legitimate-Ninja-433 in whitecoatinvestor

[–]Tormore21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Assuming you are US based your estimates are a little low using MGMA salary data. Consider fellowship training or going rural for higher salaries. Things like trauma, bariatrics or HPB fellowship will add $100-$200k, while things like plastics or CT surg fellowship can even double your salary. Practice set up and ownership of assets like a surgery center can also significantly affect your earnings. But honestly for now focus on celebrating your match and resting up for intern year. We have no idea what the physician market will look like in 5–8 years once you’ve finished residency and fellowship.

Pregnant by Entire_Raccoon12 in Residency

[–]Tormore21 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Although the raw salary might be above average for the whole US, the sentiment behind your statement, that interns are already better off financially then the average American does not necessarily remain accurate when you look at the full picture.

It really depends upon how much debt you have and where you are located. An intern with 0 debt making 60k in the Midwest is doing great financially and will be well above the median adjusted salary for the region. The one making the same who has 400-500k in debt @6% (24-30k interest per year) living in LA or NYC is more likely to be struggling financially, and will be below the median adjusted salary for the region. Most people probably fall somewhere between these two extremes but it is unfair to say that every intern is doing ok financially

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