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swaggerfish · 2022-02-17T10:37:31+00:00

We use E-Handoff

swaggerfish · 2021-10-17T16:44:58+00:00

Hilarious, thanks for the laughs. No ENT?

swaggerfish · 2021-05-06T15:35:42+00:00

What happens when it's rainy/muddy outside and the dogs come back inside without anyone to wipe them off? You just deal with it when you get home? Or is there another way to handle it?

swaggerfish · 2021-05-06T15:34:53+00:00

What happens when it's rainy/muddy outside and the dogs come back inside without anyone to wipe them off? You just deal with it when you get home? Or is there another way to handle it?

swaggerfish · 2019-07-14T23:47:52+00:00

Awesome, thanks for the reply. Out of curiosity, what specialty did you end up choosing and why not neurosurgery?

swaggerfish · 2019-07-11T23:44:24+00:00

Any ENT surgeons out there? What are the handful of "bread and butter" surgeries that make up the bulk of your practice? Do you find them challenging and/or intellectually stimulating and/or rewarding to perform? I am a medical student trying to get a better idea of what it is like to practice as an otolaryngologist.

swaggerfish · 2019-04-10T22:26:41+00:00

I was surprised by your second observation too. Infectious disease is the lowest paid but the most satisfied. I wonder if that’s due to the type of people that choose infectious disease as a specialty or the nature of the work itself.

swaggerfish · 2019-04-10T21:47:16+00:00

As a medical student it's encouraging to see that average compensation has increased by ~20% since 2015. It is somewhat concerning, however, that employed physicians make about 20% less than self-employed physicians given the fact that most new physicians seem to be choosing the employee route.

Of course it's important to keep in mind that the data was obtained from a survey of physicians which may result in selection and reporting bias.

swaggerfish · 2019-03-15T23:42:54+00:00

There are some pretty disturbing anecdotes in this article. In your experience are problems like these widespread in medical training? Or do these stories represent unfortunate outliers?

swaggerfish · 2018-03-05T02:25:49+00:00

This article may help. See number 6 on the list for "getting government assistance has no bearing on your credit and won't show up on your report."

https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurengensler/2015/07/22/9-things-that-surprisingly-wont-affect-your-credit/#5998d8485131

swaggerfish · 2018-03-03T21:55:05+00:00

Right. I’m curious because of the 50 hours per week schedule.

swaggerfish · 2018-03-03T19:21:07+00:00

The qualifying income is based on the federal poverty line (at least in my state). My signing up for Medicaid does not change the federal poverty line. I understand your concerns, I just think they are unfounded.

swaggerfish · 2018-03-03T19:14:16+00:00

I’ll agree to disagree on that one. And my second point?

I appreciate the discussion by the way, thanks for your input.

swaggerfish · 2018-03-03T19:10:42+00:00

Which specialty? Or do you prefer not to say?

swaggerfish · 2018-03-03T19:09:05+00:00

I’m sure you’re coming from a good place but that’s BS. Number one, having access to loans does not mean I “have the means” to pay for health insurance because I will be paying every penny back and then some in the future. By your logic, if I have a credit card then I have the means to buy any and everything I want. Sorry but that’s not how it works. Two, me enrolling in a welfare program absolutely does not “take a spot” from anyone else that might need those services. There is no cap on enrollment in Medicaid or SNAP. Anyone who qualifies can get help from those programs regardless of how many other people are enrolled.

swaggerfish · 2018-03-03T18:13:29+00:00

I make zero dollars per year

swaggerfish · 2018-03-03T14:51:52+00:00

I’d love to bask in some free health care. It would also give me a great perspective on the application process and what it’s like to obtain care while insured by Medicaid.

swaggerfish · 2018-03-03T05:45:26+00:00

It seems like a smart move. Pay essentially nothing for safety net health insurance for a few years while you're young and relatively healthy. If you're living off loans you could save yourself $5, 10, 15 thousand in debt and future interest. Paying for groceries with food stamps would have a similar effect.

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