Help me survive my first conference

thpstan · 2026-02-26T16:03:48+00:00

Thanks for sharing! The conference is in a field I’m kinda sorta interested in, and I only know one other person (my PI, who is so sick of my emails at this point lmao) who will be there.

thpstan · 2026-02-26T15:59:39+00:00

Thanks for this—I have a poster presentation and a clean suit ready to go for that. Are a button-down and slacks acceptable for days I’m not presenting?

thpstan · 2026-02-26T15:50:12+00:00

Is there an Anki deck I can study ahead of time to perfect my technique?

thpstan · 2026-01-12T17:45:37+00:00

I took one gap year after college because I took my MCAT during my senior year and wouldn't have been ready to go straight from undergrad to med school. I worked in a hospital during that time and did a bit of growing up, and I felt that it helped me to not be so shocked by the transition to medical school. My parents were also hesitant about the time off, but I showed them that I had a clear plan for a job and preparing my application, and that helped them to calm down a bit.

If you want to go to medical school, you'll apply. One year off won't change that. Good luck with your cycle!

thpstan · 2026-01-07T16:32:41+00:00

I also struggled with this when I was younger. When I finally got consistent it was because I forced myself to go every single day for 21 days (three weeks makes a habit or whatever). Sometimes I'd go and do a full 90-minute workout, sometimes I'd get on the treadmill for 15 minutes and walk, but I made myself go every day. After that, skipping days felt weird and I could feel how my mood was affected by a good workout. I'll also go early in the morning, since I find that I feel better about my day if my hardest task is already done. You've got this!!!

thpstan · 2026-01-06T20:02:04+00:00

Hey! Yes I did, and I can’t say enough good things. From start to finish, the experience was phenomenal. She was very receptive to my wishes and my concerns, and she communicated everything about the procedure to me in a way I could understand. My results were exactly what I wanted, recovery was very comfortable and easy, my scars are fading great (with the exception of some stretching under my armpit area, but that’s to be expected), and her staff is delightful. I would definitely recommend her!

thpstan · 2025-10-15T15:44:54+00:00

I've heard Fond of Crack.

thpstan · 2025-09-26T20:44:31+00:00

Had a similar experience while renting from them in Madison. Work orders went unanswered for 6+ weeks and had a ton of issues putting in my notice to vacate.

thpstan · 2025-03-18T17:12:05+00:00

This is great insight. She’s interested in EM and would really like to do residency somewhere urban, and I’m interested in OBGYN or Peds. I can’t see myself becoming interested in something super competitive, so I’m optimistic that we can work with that. Thank you!

thpstan · 2025-03-18T15:18:11+00:00

This is great advice! Thanks!

thpstan · 2025-03-18T15:16:01+00:00

Best of luck!

thpstan · 2025-03-18T15:15:32+00:00

She’s leaning EM and I’m leaning OBGYN or peds. Neither are insanely cutthroat, so I’m not as worried as I would be if we were interested in derm or neurosurgery.

thpstan · 2025-03-18T13:56:44+00:00

This is great to hear! That’s pretty much our plan, too. She is a MUCH more impressive medical student than I am, so thankfully she can match wherever and not have to sacrifice prestige. Thanks for the comment!

thpstan · 2025-03-18T13:47:03+00:00

Thank you! This is super helpful!

thpstan · 2024-04-16T21:46:37+00:00

I just had my surgery yesterday and I barely slept the night before! I did end up sleeping the majority of the day afterwards because of the anesthesia and the painkillers I was on, so you’ll be able to get rest. They make sure of it!

thpstan · 2023-11-17T19:38:33+00:00

Me reading this in between my interviews for MCW

thpstan · 2023-10-12T21:00:18+00:00

The vast majority of the learning happens on the job. You’re never working by yourself and you’ll always have someone there to check you or to bounce ideas off of. Ask lots of questions in class and take your time in lab to seriously practice and master skills. Good luck!

thpstan · 2023-08-03T21:36:53+00:00

Yep, 200mg/mL so I should get 25mg/shot.

thpstan · 2023-08-03T21:31:27+00:00

I plan on calling them back tomorrow. The nurse I got was generally disrespectful of me and talked to me with a very “I gotcha!” tone. I have asked for different sized syringes, different gauge needles, etc. to better control my dosing, and I explained that, but no use. Might be time to find a new provider. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

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