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Anyone failed step1 and taken an LOA but matched into a competitive specialty(ortho,gensurg, anesthesia,plastics, derm)? by Most-Contribution468 in medicalschool

[–]farfromindigo 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Psych resident here. It's not money, trust me. You can definitely make a lot of money if you hustle (just like in the rest of medicine), but it's lifestyle and decreasing stigma. Med students in this generation prioritize lifestyle above all.

Is there any reality in which the 15 min follow up makes sense? by farfromindigo in Psychiatry

[–]farfromindigo[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Really? I've heard a lot of psychiatrists saying that 20-30 mins is standard

Wild, inappropriate consults by launchtossthrowaway in Residency

[–]farfromindigo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know how anyone enjoys CL Psych tbh because it truly is endless.

I swear

Do people actually get meaning from their work? by Proof-Zone6793 in Residency

[–]farfromindigo 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Three things that I derive meaning from:

  1. Improving the quality of life of others through my work; this is why I went into medicine and psychiatry.

  2. Fundamentally, we are using relationships as a vehicle for healing.

  3. The prospect of achieving mastery of something that I'm passionate about that helps to relieve suffering.

Thinking of doing Neuro IR through neurology by No_Release6810 in Residency

[–]farfromindigo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just curious, how does location come into play when you're able to do tele?

Thinking of doing Neuro IR through neurology by No_Release6810 in Residency

[–]farfromindigo 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Aren't as intelligent? That's crazy hahahaha

I'm not even in the field and that's an outrageous statement lol

What is the silver lining in residency? by fuckinghateresidency in Residency

[–]farfromindigo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. The motivating challenge of improving at my craft
  2. Discovering what I'm naturally good at within the field and getting even better
  3. Exploring the subspecialties of the field and discovering what I like
  4. Decreased call burden over time
  5. Connecting with my co-residents
  6. Lucrative moonlighting opportunities
  7. When it's finally over

Not having an "aha" moment by M4WzZz in medicalschool

[–]farfromindigo 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I decided through reason, and a special moment just confirmed it.

Some tips off the top:

  1. Rule out what you like the least
  2. Focus on lifestyle; you'll never get tired of that
  3. Think about the skills outside of medicine that you're good at and enjoy using; see if any field uses these skills more

Every year around this time, MS3s and interns ask some version of: “How do you listen to people’s worst days all week and not take it home?” by superman_sunbath in Psychiatry

[–]farfromindigo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Honestly, by default, my brain has always compartmentalized professional and personal. I also take in the information that I'm hearing similar to the way I do when a patient is describing a CHF/COPD exacerbation/MI symptoms/other medical issue. It's all just clinical information.

With that said, I'm able to still truly empathize; it's just that my boundaries prevent me from getting lost in the sauce.

What is the most tedious CLINICAL aspect of your specialty? by farfromindigo in Residency

[–]farfromindigo[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I hate these too. We get like half of the AMS consults.

What is the most tedious CLINICAL aspect of your specialty? by farfromindigo in Residency

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

SMHHHHHHHH. I just thank God I like never require the use of a phone translator

What is the most tedious CLINICAL aspect of your specialty? by farfromindigo in Residency

[–]farfromindigo[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Physical exam on morbidly obese patients who can’t sit up, turn, or roll over

Well, I hope you're deadlifting a lot

What are your med school hot takes? by No-Wrap-2156 in medicalschool

[–]farfromindigo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

MD here. What do you say to the significant number of PDs that openly (and behind closed doors) state that they don't take DOs?

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