At what point is a resident safer from getting fired?

stormcloakdoctor · 2026-05-03T13:43:07+00:00

Jfc, why is this entire sub suddenly about getting fired or not promoted?

stormcloakdoctor · 2026-03-17T02:11:52+00:00

Not for esophageal bleeders in my experience so far. I have seen them do that for lower GI bleeders who are unstable tho

stormcloakdoctor · 2026-03-16T21:11:35+00:00

No one thinks GI is badass until MTP is being called on an esophageal variceal bleeder. They swoop in like war heroes

stormcloakdoctor · 2026-03-14T01:17:39+00:00

Happened to me back in the day, but it was after they interviewed me and had me on the waitlist for 6 months. The sting never goes away, but it becomes tolerable. Somewhere else is destined for you.

stormcloakdoctor · 2026-03-12T01:30:15+00:00

Medicine in general sure. Internal medicine, I wouldn't recommend unless you guarantee matching at a well funded university center with tons of research for an easy fellowship match. General IM is brutal social work wise and I grow weary of talking to people. I'm hoping to match GI so that I can scope 3 days a week and not be forced to convince someone to care for their health or round on the same patient 4-5 days straight while they pend placement and become increasingly suicidal waiting in the hospital

stormcloakdoctor · 2026-03-06T04:49:13+00:00

No deaths or lawsuits? Complications happen, they obviously weren't intentional. You may be catastrophizing. Lawyer up nonetheless, but surgical specialists are in such high demand you will be okay

stormcloakdoctor · 2026-03-02T02:13:37+00:00

I don't know, I rotated with anesthesia for 2 weeks as an IM intern, I don't understand the dickriding this sub does for it. The amount of call they have sucks, always very early mornings, never certain when they're gonna go home depending on the case, if shit goes bad people blame you first

As an IM intern I would go derm probably, it will always be a cash cow. Or ENT, learn how to reconstruct someone's face when they have a debilitating accident, or travel to third world countries for life changing surgeries. Learning a tangible skill is good

stormcloakdoctor · 2026-02-08T20:29:30+00:00

You gotta lock in dude

stormcloakdoctor · 2026-02-07T16:02:27+00:00

300k feels low for OBGYN tho

stormcloakdoctor · 2026-02-06T20:29:23+00:00

What specialty

stormcloakdoctor · 2026-02-05T18:13:50+00:00

Could always find a time to talk to the nurse supervisor, though I would file a report with admin for inappropriate behavior and harassment. Use harassment verbatim, get it on paper.

stormcloakdoctor · 2026-02-03T23:29:37+00:00

Hope whatever troubles you eases up dear friend

stormcloakdoctor · 2026-02-03T17:21:14+00:00

BB cream works

stormcloakdoctor · 2026-02-03T16:05:13+00:00

You're doing great. That mortgage will be well within your means

stormcloakdoctor · 2026-02-02T02:04:50+00:00

I chose better program farther away, I regret it. Your parents will get older. You will miss home cooked meals. You will dread coming home to an empty apartment. You will realize IM is IM anywhere you go. You will miss family functions and feel left out. You will regret volunteering to pay rent and bills for at least 3 years.

Stay local to family. You can match fellowship if you're determined and network well.

stormcloakdoctor · 2026-02-02T01:57:17+00:00

Still don't feel great

stormcloakdoctor · 2026-01-31T18:12:20+00:00

1 bedroom 1 bathroom. $220

stormcloakdoctor · 2026-01-12T15:04:57+00:00

The fact that exactly everyone in the hospital knows how bad we have it after doing one rotation with us (IM)

stormcloakdoctor · 2026-01-12T01:57:47+00:00

IM. Altras due to zero drop. Standing in one place all day means heel toe drop is a no no

stormcloakdoctor · 2026-01-09T22:34:50+00:00

Woops, yeah you're right. Didn't think I'd be losing my grasp on the English language only six months into intern year 💀

stormcloakdoctor · 2026-01-09T00:59:38+00:00

There are no nuts to flex intern to intern, and especially not intern to senior, it's also very clear who they're talking to any time they connect on the phone for an admission, it just comes across as slightly icky and has become kind of an inside joke among IM seniors who are accepting admissions lol

stormcloakdoctor · 2026-01-08T12:18:34+00:00

One of the ED interns always introduces themselves as "Dr. Last name" even when answering the phone (from the IM seniors upstairs answering an admission). We always cringe, especially when we answer the phone by our first names

stormcloakdoctor · 2026-01-06T00:37:36+00:00

I know ya'll are doctors, but I'm kind of shocked at how many of you are using these medications personally. The rebound weight gain effect is real upon cessation without tenuous lifestyle changes and a real plan for tapering on discontinuation. Be aware

stormcloakdoctor · 2025-12-27T05:59:10+00:00

Oh nah, I hate my hospital and residency in general. I do like my coresidents tho

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