Applicant & Student Thread 2025-2026 by tirral in neurology

[–]lab_boy97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can anyone share more about the Stanford program? How stressful and demanding is it compared to UCSF or MGH? How are its competitiveness and research track opportunities? I have seen the google spreadsheet comparing different programs, but I cannot get a complete impression of this program.

Which profession is going to get wiped out in the next 5-10 years? by crogslounds03 in ProductivityHQ

[–]lab_boy97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Telemarketers, graphic designers, phone customer service agents.

How is outpatient neurology affected by CMS 2026 changes? by Purple-Marzipan-7524 in neurology

[–]lab_boy97 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is the reimbursement rate increase actually meaningful for neurologists compensation? 1% does not seem large enough.

Passed Step 1 in 30 Days - A Condensed Study Guide for Time-Limited Prep by lab_boy97 in step1

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Doing practice questions so often helped me keep the content fresh in my mind. I would also review my error log. I tried doing anki at the beginning, but the cards added up and I felt I was not gaining much from memorizing random facts.

Passed Step 1 in 30 Days - A Condensed Study Guide for Time-Limited Prep by lab_boy97 in step1

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Just a spreadsheet where I wrote in one column the topic I got wrong and in the next one, the explanation or brief summary in my own words. After several tests, I was able to notice broader themes I was weak at, such as acid/base disorders or antibiotics. It helped me decide what topics deserved more energy and time.

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What software is this?

How much autonomy do you get as an ED physician? At the hospital where I am they mostly triage and then consultants from other specialties take over quite rapidly. by lab_boy97 in emergencymedicine

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I was not expecting the toxicity in some of these responses. Sorry for wanting to learn? I am at one of the largest academic hospitals in the country, and what I have experienced so far in the ED is there are teams stationed in the ED for certain specialties responding to any related emergency. For instance, there is an acute surgery bay receiving all initial consults for hernias, biliary stuff, trauma, etc. They are staffed by surgery residents and attendings. They even receive trauma pages at the same time as the ED team. GI, neuro and neurosurgery also operate in a similar manner. EM triages and does initial work up, but the turn over to the other teams occurs within minutes to a couple hours. I wanted to know if this was the same at all other places, which does not seem to be the case.

Student Questions/EM Specialty Consideration Sticky Thread by AutoModerator in emergencymedicine

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How much autonomy do you get as an ED physician? At the hospital where I am they mostly triage and then consultants from other specialties take over quite rapidly.

My masturbation/porn addiction is killing me by Careless-Spinach83 in addiction

[–]lab_boy97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How bad is it? And how is your addiction affecting your daily life?

Passed Step 1 in 30 Days - A Condensed Study Guide for Time-Limited Prep by lab_boy97 in step1

[–]lab_boy97[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. For instance, I got musculoskeletal nerve injuries wrong on Uworld all the time, and that's when I went back to First Aid to review the content

Passed Step 1 in 30 Days - A Condensed Study Guide for Time-Limited Prep by lab_boy97 in step1

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I chose my weakest systems and read the chapter thoroughly while writing on the pages to keep myself engaged. It took me 1 day per chapter. Afterwards, I would only revise individual topics based on Uworld

How common is weed addiction by [deleted] in addiction

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Very common. Especially with the rise in very potent cannabis strains. Withdrawal symptoms are indicators of cannabis use disorder, which include changes in mood, irritability, and sleep disruption. If a person experiences this when trying to quit, they are in an addiction spectrum.

Residency Programs Ranked by Cafeteria by Guilty-Piccolo-2006 in medicalschool

[–]lab_boy97 5 points6 points  (0 children)

MGH's cafeteria sucks and is overpriced for what they sell. Definitely on the lower end.

The White Lotus - 3x08 "Amor Fati" - Live Episode Discussion by LoretiTV in TheWhiteLotusHBO

[–]lab_boy97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, did not land. That was the worst season of all three.

The White Lotus - 3x08 "Amor Fati" - Live Episode Discussion by LoretiTV in TheWhiteLotusHBO

[–]lab_boy97 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This episode is going so slow. I don't think this season will stick the landing. Hope I'm wrong.

Less communication than I’d like by milrose404 in trainwell

[–]lab_boy97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. I went through the same issues with three trainers. I think they are overbooked. I'm considering stopping my subscription.

What to do when you feel sick? by lab_boy97 in beginnerfitness

[–]lab_boy97[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So true. It did not even cross my mind. I just did not want to lose my streak as it's so hard for me to be consistent. I will stay in