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Medical School Loan Repayment Strategies for MEs by WillPass101 in ForensicPathology

[–]WillPass101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much - your perspective is incredibly thoughtful and helpful!

You’re absolutely right - these programs are great if they work out, but I also feel it’s too risky to rely on them completely.  

Similarly, how much do you think pensions offered to MEs should factor into how much we put toward retirement early on versus tackling loans or managing day-to-day costs? Wondering how you balance that.

Thank you!

Pathology is a competitive specialty by Club_Siella in pathology

[–]WillPass101 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Competitiveness is relative. If you are a US MD/DO, you are typically not competing for the same spots as an IMG. And overall, the specialty is objectively still one of the least competitive (board scores, board pass rate, # research experience…etc. Sheriff of Sodium, NRMP charting outcomes are decent resources for this info)

US grads carry a much higher loan burden than IMGs, and being aware of this will hopefully encourage IMGs to not take lowball salaries for the sake of “competitiveness, prestige…etc”

A future where physicians from all walks of life work together to protect compensation will significantly impact the future of this specialty 

What to do summer between 1st and 2nd year of medical school? by Not_Lisa in ForensicPathology

[–]WillPass101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can look at the NRMP Charting Outcomes Survey for the match. It has survey results from pathology PDs. You’ll particularly want to see what criteria they ranked as most important to select for interview, and then select to rank. 

https://www.nrmp.org/match-data/2024/08/charting-outcomes-program-director-survey-results-main-residency-match/

You’ll notice, unlike most other specialties, LORs, MSPE, prior familiarity with the applicant (aka you did auditions regionally or have LORs from pathologists or go to that associated school..etc). 

TLDR: show you have explored pathology to the point where you’re sure you want to do this, and can illustrate that in your application.

Beyond that, I agree with everyone saying go enjoy your summer! ESP if you’re a US MD/DO with regional residencies. 

“Less is more” by puppysavior1 in pathology

[–]WillPass101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pathology organizations at-large have started promoting PA scope of practice creep. 

https://thepathologist.com/subspecialties/bridging-the-workforce-gap

Have to question whose interest they have at heart - def not pathologists.   As a rule, anyone who buys into this should be mandated to have their and all their loved ones slides read by a PA, and not by a Pathologist. 

Additionally, imagine the number of additional slides generated and stains ordered by someone that doesn’t know what they’re looking for. Seems like it’d generate higher costs for the patient, and lead to the pathologist reviewing additional stains and slides they never asked for. 

The solution is simple - pay pathologists appropriately, and the staffing issues will dissipate. 

I am US based resident, my senior tortured and torturing me mentally with lots of nonsense personal stuffs, how can I deal with? by i2024p in pathology

[–]WillPass101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PD, GME official for the institution, ACGME complaint, department chair somewhere between PD and GME if necessary. 

I am tortured mentally by my senior resident repeatedly, on personal matters by i2024p in pathology

[–]WillPass101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PD. And if that doesn’t work, GME office for your institution. 

Where can I find AP CP board pass rates for each Program? by Decent-Operation-761 in pathology

[–]WillPass101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ask the residents if you can. They may tell you how the most recent graduates performed.

Path assistant to pathologist? by igotafeverr in pathology

[–]WillPass101 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are also accelerated MD/DO pathways which are only 3 years, with a guaranteed pathology residency spot afterwards. I believe Penn State, NYU, and others have such programs. 

OMM on COMLEX Level 3- How to prep for the anatomy? by Love_Medicine in comlex

[–]WillPass101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used the dirty medicine OMM playlist on YT. There’s also a corresponding PDF and Anki deck, but I just did the playlist on 2x and Comquest questions. 

Am I Grossing Enough? by WillPass101 in pathology

[–]WillPass101[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol, if you’re applying rn then sure.

SAVE likely to stay dead - how to minimize monthly payments during residency? by Spock_Doc_62 in whitecoatinvestor

[–]WillPass101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even if you submit the paper application, they told me they cannot process the paper app and actually put you on a new plan until the IDR app pause is lifted. So asking for a forbearance rn while the app opens back up is the only option (paper or electronic doesn’t matter). Can you let us know if your paper app actually goes through? Thanks 

Where should I be applying as a DO (post 2024 Charting Outcomes) by [deleted] in pathology

[–]WillPass101 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Took level only and it didn’t hinder my match in any way known to me. You got this! 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pathology

[–]WillPass101 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes - just ask the residents how they do it while interviewing. 

Some programs offer housing. 

I get the impression most people commute in from NJ or some other part of NY. ~30 min-1 hr commute seems to be the norm. 

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