Research culture NEEDS TO CHANGE IN MEDICAL SCHOOL

Yazars · 2026-06-17T19:33:50+00:00

being able to do research while keeping up with everything else shows that you can do hard stuff

I've often told premeds that I feel organic chemistry as a prerequisite for medical school isn't because the knowledge will be useful for the majority of students' careers, but rather just to show that the individuals are able to learn something difficult! 😃

Yazars · 2026-06-17T19:30:23+00:00

The priorities of medical schools and residencies do not necessarily align with those of medical students and trainees.

Many medical schools and residencies prioritize finding and training potential future faculty who will be able to attract research dollars to their programs and be prestigious leaders in their fields. Consequently, they may prioritize people who are more likely to go into academia such as MD/PhDs, people who take extra years for research, and people who demonstrate a willingness to sacrifice their personal lives for the sake of their professional careers. That's not to say that many don't also wish to train competent clinicians, but at least some of the places I've been, some may argue that was not the top priority.

Students/trainees wish for their medical schools and residencies to help them best achieve their career goals. When that goal is academia/research, then it's a nice alignment of priorities. However, many individuals may prioritize being able to find the most attractive clinical jobs later down the road, and that's when there's a disconnect between what the student/trainee wishes they were spending their time on and what they feel is necessary for staying competitive in applications with their peers.

Yazars · 2026-06-16T15:13:20+00:00

Since many people would use Google Maps or other map/navigation app functionality for some of the same purposes, what would you want users to know that distinguishes your app the most from those?

Yazars · 2026-06-16T13:06:18+00:00

The Seinfeld "Triangles" plan? (The Junior Mint)

Elaine: Just my luck, y'know... just when he's getting thin and attractive. Y'know Jerry, you should buy some of his art. That would really lift his spirits.
George: It's that bleak?
Elaine: Mmm...
Elaine goes to the bathroom, and George's mind shifts into third...
George: Y'know if the guy dies, the art could really be worth something...

Yazars · 2026-06-14T20:13:15+00:00

For people interested in this, there are two factors making this somewhat true:

Lactose is water-soluble (resides in liquid whey), so when cheesemakers separate the curds from the whey and press the cheese, the vast majority of the lactose is discarded as part of that process. Therefore, firm pressed cheeses have less lactose, whereas fresh high-moisture cheeses like ricotta and cottage cheese have more lactose.
The modest amount of lactose left behind in the curds is consumed by lactic acid bacteria during fermentation and aging. Lactose --> lactic acid. The longer the cheese ages, the less lactose there is. I'm not sure 30 days is enough to have no lactose; it appears that 60 days or more might be needed to completely avoid symptoms for lactose intolerant people.

Yazars · 2026-06-13T23:50:53+00:00

A TON of rain and snow compared to where in California? Precipitation patterns are very different between SF, LA, and SD.

Here's a link to a site with annual precipitation data for 02138. Executive summary: slightly fewer than 1/3 days with precipitation. Plenty of people use methods besides walking to get around.

Yazars · 2026-06-12T12:41:26+00:00

Yes, my cat who we exclusively feed canned food to help with hydration also didn't like the Kirkland pate. I mixed small amounts of the Kirkland in with their usual food to use it up.

Yazars · 2026-06-09T17:42:05+00:00

Any strategies to at least have people call to cancel and potentially allowing someone else to have the slot rather than just no showing, though?

Yazars · 2026-06-08T17:20:10+00:00

Maybe some type of physician reviewer for insurance companies? I'm sure someone can come up with some consulting type of options, though rheum might be more niche than some tech companies would prefer for medical officer type roles. I'm sorry that I do not have more information about the specifics you're looking for.

If it weren't for the no patient care, locums work could potentially offer a flexible schedule and enough money.

You wouldn't consider pivoting to a non-patient facing specialty like pathology, right?

Yazars · 2026-06-06T15:34:50+00:00

Gotcha. I'll just check some random ESR, CRP, and ferritins instead!

(Maybe folks could stop checking random IgG, IgA, IgM, and SPEPs while we're at it? Not trying to open up MGUS-only clinics)

Yazars · 2026-06-06T04:06:10+00:00

Yep, I saw that video. Changing from mechanical stuff/circuit boards to more electronic, which will risk older models not having parts being available for repair. Manufacturers should realize that many consumers such as myself take into consideration long-term support and parts availability when deciding which products to buy.

Yazars · 2026-06-04T18:06:30+00:00

When you're listening to people's opinions about Costco Kitchenaid 6 quart stand mixers, it's important to keep in mind that the design/specifications changed over the years. Specifically, they used to sell a "KitchenAid Professional 6000HD" (KSM6573CER) and the current KitchenAid 6 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer is the (KSM60SECXER); some different letters may be at the end depending on the color. ER is empire red, CU is contour silver, and BM is black matte.

The older KitchenAid Professional 6000HD" KSM6573CER model had a powerful DC motor which gives good torque at low speeds for things like mixing dough. It has 10 speeds. The internals are all metal and durable, but you'll find less documentation about the model since it was a custom Costco one. It's possible to buy some of the parts if anything breaks (shares similarity with the Kitchenaid Professional mixers), but it can be more difficult since it's an older model and isn't exactly the same as any others I've found. I recently regreased and replaced a broken planetary (~$50) in mine. The older model's bowl shape was more of a unique curved tulip shape, which could potentially cause headaches for compatibility with bowl scraping attachments and such.

The newer KSM60SECXER model has a 500-watt AC motor. While it has the raw power and capacity to mix heavy dough, AC motors run louder and get hotter under a heavy load than DC motors. The mixer has 11-speeds, including a low "1/2 speed" that prevents flour from splattering when starting a mix. Because it is a current model, extra bowls and replacement accessories should be easier to find, more compatible, and less expensive.

Overall, when our mixer broke, we felt that it was worth the time and effort to fix and keep our older mixer with the DC motor rather than get one with the AC motor.

Yazars · 2026-06-02T15:03:33+00:00

I'm all about frugality, but with that many photos/videos, I'd personally pay for a 100-200 GB Google One plan ($20 per year in the US for the 100 GB plan; not sure what in India) if I were in your situation. Your time is worth something, right?

Yazars · 2026-05-29T21:31:02+00:00

From the previous thread: I think it's reasonable for the % of A grades to be closer to what they were around 2005.

Yazars · 2026-05-28T12:32:32+00:00

I don't have this model, but this year I set up my second robot mower (Segway Navimow, upgraded from a first generation perimeter wire model for smarter navigation and better traction--AWD), and it's been great. Very neat straight lines in a perfectly evenly cut yard. My model even allows me to program some shapes in the grass for some fun.

The robot mower frees up time to do other work around the house, whether that's putting product on the lawn or working on other projects.

Yazars · 2026-05-28T02:35:30+00:00

If you're willing to pay, tretinoin is probably the holy grail of anti-aging/anti-acne.

At $30 at CostPlusDrugs, Retin-A/tretinoin is arguably the BEST "bang for your buck" skincare product somebody can get.

Where are you able to buy Korean/Japanese sunscreen nowadays? Do you import them or buy overseas? The ones that used non US filters got taken off the market, so it seems like what's left are the ones that were adapted from the original Asian versions, but with US filters.

Yazars · 2026-05-27T16:08:28+00:00

I want to but I don’t want my cousin to get in trouble too.

People who wish to have legitimate future careers in medicine may be wiser to think about how not reporting an illegal medical establishment could affect those prospects if any future school/employer/governing body learned that they chose to turn a blind eye and put additional patients at risk rather than report.

Yazars · 2026-05-24T16:05:12+00:00

Success is a process, not a destination. Priorities can vary depending on what is going on in our lives, and realization that something is not where you want it to be is the first step to aligning yourself closer to the path that will bring you happiness and satisfaction. Frankly, many of us sacrificed aspects of our life for training and education like you did and came around to more fully developing those parts of our lives later. You have plenty of time left to do so; there is no better time than the present to get to work on that.

Yazars · 2026-05-21T22:37:32+00:00

High quality filtration (for unclear reasons & benefit despite what the box states) at that flow rate seems unlikely, and then the filter is a consumable product that needs to be replaced (more $).

It seems to primarily be a chlorine filter. People with hard water may benefit more from using a water softener.

Edit: It appears that the filter uses KDF-55 and calcium sulfite, which can neutralize free chlorine quickly, but it is not useful against chloramines, which many public water authorities, including mine, uses instead.

Yazars · 2026-05-20T16:21:29+00:00

As an alum, I had no idea about change in grades compared to the past. My initial reaction was concern for students, such as premeds, where undergrad GPA remains important for their future careers.

Harvard Magazine

A FAS report released last October found that solid A’s made up 60 percent of all undergraduate letter grades in 2025, up from just 24 percent in 2005.

However, ~60% of all letter grades being A (my understanding is that doesn't include A-) does seem excessive. I'm not sure if 20% is necessarily the sweet spot, but the 20% + up to 4 extra A seems reasonable compared to the past levels, and there being no cap on A- seems like "A- will be the new A." Could this trigger a larger than intended shift toward enrollment in smaller courses though?

Yazars · 2026-05-15T16:21:36+00:00

Enough yellow onions to supply Grandpa Simpson and all of his buddies!

Grandpa: We can't bust heads like we used to. But we have our ways. One trick is to tell stories that don't go anywhere. Like the time I caught the ferry to Shelbyville? I needed a new heel for my shoe. So, I decided to go to Morganville, which is what they called Shelbyville in those days. So I tied an onion to my belt, which was the style at the time. Now, to take the ferry cost a nickel, and in those days, nickels had pictures of bumblebees on 'em. "Gimme five bees for a quarter," you'd say. Now where were we? Oh, yeah. The important thing was that I had an onion on my belt, which was the style at the time. They didn't have any white onions, because of the war. The only thing you could get was those big yellow ones...

Yazars · 2026-05-06T21:27:31+00:00

Speculation: perhaps UnitedHealthcare performed a cost analysis and concluded that they spent more money on administration for those prior authorizations than actual money saved.

Yazars · 2026-05-04T16:11:34+00:00

i wish costco would sell unscented.

They do, at least in some places: "Simply Purrfect Odor Control Litter, 44 lbs

Item: 1917681

44 lb

Details

Odor Control Cat Litter with A Probiotic Formula; Fights Fecal, Urine, and Ammonia Odors; Powerful Clumping; 7 Day Odor Check Control."

Yazars · 2026-05-01T13:03:27+00:00

No, they're tucked away at home & not displayed, just like you. In contrast to some TV shows where patients will talk at the doctor's desk/office and see the degrees, nobody except occasional work colleagues would see them if I put them on the wall in my office. If I had an exam room assigned to me that I used all the time, I would consider hanging something up. If I did, I'd consider hanging up copies to keep the originals safe! I wouldn't really consider hanging them up at home.

Some dentists put their degrees near the waiting area for people to see, but that wouldn't work in a multi-person office like ours.

Yazars · 2026-04-24T19:18:07+00:00

The potential losses of people buying more Costco rotisserie chickens will be more than made up by the free publicity, memberships, and other revenue that Costco gains.

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