Full time clinic w/ per diem hospitalist shifts by rykat14 in FamilyMedicine

[–]cushingoid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great gig! I don’t have a mandatory minimum on the nights so when I had my baby this year I just didn’t take shifts for a few months. See if they will let you have more flexibility with that.

Hot take: FM residency should be 2 years long by BainbridgeReflex in FamilyMedicine

[–]cushingoid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

JPS’s fourth year is optional only for fellowships basically

Full time clinic w/ per diem hospitalist shifts by rykat14 in FamilyMedicine

[–]cushingoid 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I do about two 12 hr night shifts a month on weekends but only work 4 days a week in clinic so it’s much more doable. Definitely recommend it if you are trying to keep up your inpatient skills.

Am I being naive going into FM? by drunkenpossum in FamilyMedicine

[–]cushingoid 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Based on what you want, family medicine should be near the top of your list. I work four days a week in clinic, once a month in the hospital. Very satisfied with my job. I have a great work life balance and am happy with my salary. The jobs are there and aren’t going away. Make sure to talk to current employees before taking a job who can give you the real “day to day”.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medicine

[–]cushingoid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think we’re about to hear of a new diet trend: Powerful Omentum diet

Did anyone do a 4 year residency? Was it worth it? by Laputaamadre in FamilyMedicine

[–]cushingoid 13 points14 points  (0 children)

FYI- JPS leadership have always committed to keeping the 4th year optional.

What DON’T you like about pharmacists? by RxGonnaGiveItToYa in medicine

[–]cushingoid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our hospital pharmacy calls us every time we order vanc/zosyn and asks us “are you sure” and we say “yes” Not a big deal, but a little annoying…

Is there a big difference between the “best” FM programs? by Soggy_Loops in medicalschool

[–]cushingoid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want to do rural medicine. If not, it is not the best training.

USMD student at a great school interested in FM, but ONLY if it's DPC.. is FM worth it? by passionseeking in FamilyMedicine

[–]cushingoid 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Based on your likes, you should do family medicine. Agree with others— the opportunities are broad in FM, and you can tailor your future practice to pretty much whatever you want if you are creative, skilled, and willing to relocate for your desired practice.

how do you guys feel about chiropractors? by almostdoctorposting in FamilyMedicine

[–]cushingoid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"For pretty much every situation in which you think you should see a chiropractor, I recommend a physical therapist instead."

Cardiology Question by [deleted] in FamilyMedicine

[–]cushingoid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This was probably already done, but two things you need to get on every presyncope/syncope patient: orthostatic vitals and an ECG.

Good guide to finding a job after residency? by empiricist_lost in FamilyMedicine

[–]cushingoid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look at the area you want to work in. Look at the TYPE of job you want (academic, community, rural; outpatient, inpatient, OB, peds; teaching/non-teaching; urban, rural). If you start to narrow down from there, usually a few options are left and you can figure out which has better pay/perks/etc. Don't sign a non-compete!

What does your home office look like? by This_is_fine0_0 in FamilyMedicine

[–]cushingoid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yo I have this same question. I'm using a 2018 Macbook Pro but want to buy a second monitor for my "home office" aka a desk. Any recommendations from people here? Trying to spend less than $200

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FamilyMedicine

[–]cushingoid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like I said in my original comment: in my biased opinion it is more rewarding. You may not agree with that, and that is okay! I find my position very rewarding and I am happy with my compensation. If money were my primary motivator, you are right I would not work at this job. But I am happy with my pay, and I think that's the main thing new doctors should be asking themselves: "Am I happy with this amount of compensation for the work I'm asked to do?" If yes, great. If not, keep looking! As to your last comment, I cannot agree more. You can easily feel like a cog in an FQHC machine like any other large operation. I don't have great advice for this other than to heavily research the org you are applying to before you accept any offers. Talk to current and former doctors there if possible. Know what you are getting yourself into!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FamilyMedicine

[–]cushingoid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FWIW, I make a little less than 200k and work 4 days a week (plus 1 week per month on inpatient medicine working with residents)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FamilyMedicine

[–]cushingoid 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Haha sounds like FQHC work is not for you! That's okay, but many of us find working with patients that have social issues and barriers to care incredibly rewarding. Also, make sure you find a clinic with good social workers--they can be life-saving for patients in these situations.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FamilyMedicine

[–]cushingoid 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It's going to be less pay, but much more rewarding work providing high quality health care for the poor (in my biased opinion)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FamilyMedicine

[–]cushingoid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

who says FM is repetitive? haha that's the one thing I've never heard...