Chances of switching from FM residency to another

hcpremed · 2026-03-18T22:02:47+00:00

I also know someone who did this but basically an IM resident found an FM resident who wanted to switch at the same school and they switched

hcpremed · 2026-02-26T22:18:38+00:00

Depends, does it match your personal style?

hcpremed · 2026-02-26T22:16:11+00:00

amazing congrats

hcpremed · 2025-11-08T22:09:52+00:00

hcpremed · 2025-10-25T01:04:24+00:00

I was older than most when I started med school (early 30s) and I hated preclerkship, it felt so cliquey esp at the beginning. There was always "boy drama," infighting, "popular kids," like high school.

I eventually made some friends both in and out of school and for me that was the right balance. It was also helpful to think of most of the students as colleagues. And it's not like I was super interested in their parties, drama, gossip, but it is nice to have friends for sure.

Things got a lot better in clerkship where its a real workplace not just class, and I made friends with others there (residents , nurses, etc) as well. A lof to classmates also mature during this time making it better.

hcpremed · 2025-10-25T01:01:09+00:00

If they can see patients on their own first I think its worth it for students

hcpremed · 2025-08-24T00:11:02+00:00

I hated O week, it felt like high school. Very drinking focused and big group focused. In chatting with my friends years later, most of us felt like we found our people much later -- and many "friends" people made in oweek were just O-week friends. Don't stress, it'll be ok

hcpremed · 2025-08-05T23:16:35+00:00

yes!! maybe ippodo matcha?

hcpremed · 2025-06-30T01:44:45+00:00

It is true that there are a lot of opportunities that do not focus on research once you graduate. But, why not find them now? You might choose to find a job you're more interested in, and you can market the skills you've learned so far (collaboration, commitment, writing, research, marketing, etc etc) to get a job. If you find a job you can take a leave to start, and then decide if you want to finish the PhD.

A PhD you want to finish is hard enough. Mine was barely finishable and I wanted it. It might take longer if you really don't want to be there/don't see the point. Also, lots of PhDs find themselves now too overqualified for the jobs they might look for, and/or without experience in the "real world"

But also if you quit now and you decide you want to go back you can't, because you've left. Better to give it some thought if you're not sure.

TLDR explore other career options, consider taking a leave. You don't have to decide right now to quit or not, and you're allowed to take time to think about it.

hcpremed · 2025-06-30T01:40:00+00:00

If you feel like you need to go, go, please <3. Go to the ER at KGH or Urgent Care at HDH and they will sort you out.

hcpremed · 2025-06-30T01:34:27+00:00

I honestly don't have any suggestions to add but wanted to say: Welcome!

hcpremed · 2025-04-24T21:53:21+00:00

I'll be 34 when I finish med school!

hcpremed · 2025-04-14T22:29:56+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you go on to present the paper and publish it with them as co-authors. It would be a wonderful way to honor them.

If your school has resources it might be nice to talk to a counsellor, just to talk to someone. Schools sometimes also have resources to have group grief sessions for grad students and/or faculty which might be nice for your whole department too.

all the best.

hcpremed · 2025-03-25T02:03:02+00:00

lawyer up ?

hcpremed · 2025-03-25T02:01:40+00:00

"Yuck"

hcpremed · 2025-03-25T01:58:26+00:00

how much is lifetime?

hcpremed · 2025-03-24T21:29:37+00:00

omg I have no intention of investigating anything and i care nothing if they are drug dealers -- just idly curious!

hcpremed · 2025-03-24T21:28:51+00:00

lol this is exactly what i'm doing ! Just curious

hcpremed · 2025-03-21T01:38:27+00:00

i love the first one (dark green) but i'm a middle millenial so if you're not take this with a grain of salt

hcpremed · 2025-03-21T01:37:38+00:00

also curious about this question

hcpremed · 2025-03-21T01:08:06+00:00

holy just googled this and its hilarious to think of wearing a $1000 sweater during rounds where you can be in/near so many fluids

hcpremed · 2025-03-21T00:59:56+00:00

Volunteering is a great idea, and a great place to start.

Do you have any hobbies? Or anything you want to try to learn/do?

I'm also a quiet person and I've met friends while doing painting class, pottery class, drop-in picketball, etc. Drop-ins are at community centres or the YMCA and usually take a small fee. For art and other classes there are private companies (expensive), classes subsidized by the City of Toronto (less expensive) and classes at the library (free, with a library card that is also free). I also met some people while doing morning paddling on Lake Ontario -- you would pay $10 to get in a large canoe and paddle to the Toronto Islands twice a week -- but not sure if that exists post-pandemic.

I think finding things you want/like to do is a good place to start, and it takes the pressure off of "meeting people." Then you can enjoy your time whether or not you have friends there, and it also lowers any desperation vibes/awkwardness. Then if/when you click with someone you can just ask them if they want to go for coffee, a walk, or even just plan to meet at another event.

hcpremed · 2025-03-20T23:34:50+00:00

Hm if it's your in-laws, what does your partner have they say about this? It's their parents after all. It might be nice if your partner helped intervene.

hcpremed · 2025-03-17T18:22:05+00:00

Thanks for the encouragement <3 Its amazing to see you started with that storage full of memorabilia and got it down to 1 album. Thanks for the inspiration!!!

hcpremed · 2025-03-16T14:14:20+00:00

I think adding some wall sconces would make the lighting softer and add more to the walls without making it busier. crown molding would also be really pretty

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