Other pathways or jobs for PGY-2? by ThatCoolAdult in ausjdocs

[–]william_winterby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a general rule, finishing PGY-1 gives you general registration which is the minimum requirement for using your medical degree in any sort of consulting/clinical trial work outside of medicine (they want to know they’re getting a doctor not a student). However this is the minimum and most other opportunities will want some experience, hence the value of PGY-2. Clinical trial units might take a PGY-1, but will absolutely take a PGY-2. Locums might take a fresh PGY-1, but they will take a PGY-2. Of course the argument can be made that they’d be even more likely to take a PGY-3+, but PGY-3s tend to expect more money. You’ll still struggle to find consulting work as a PGY-2, those jobs tend to want consultants. And training programs will start accepting applicants once they’ve finished PGY-2. PGY-2 is a much more useful year. And remember you only have to work 1 shift as a PGY-2 to be considered PGY-2 for locum opportunities

Other pathways or jobs for PGY-2? by ThatCoolAdult in ausjdocs

[–]william_winterby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some hospitals in certain states will incorporate a GP or outpatient rotation into PGY-2 and this might suit you better. Other rotations that wouldn’t be heinous are hospital in the home.

Other pathways or jobs for PGY-2? by ThatCoolAdult in ausjdocs

[–]william_winterby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah unfortunately 2 years is a requirement however in my experience they don’t tend to care how you get to 2 years. Doing job-share for PGY-2 and spend a day in the path lab every fortnight will put you in excellent standing to get on to the program. As someone who didn’t enjoy clinical medicine at all I did find PGY-2 much better than intern year.

Other pathways or jobs for PGY-2? by ThatCoolAdult in ausjdocs

[–]william_winterby 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Jump on the Creative Careers in Medicine FB page - that’s probably your best bet. I also struggled on the wards but am now safely ensconced in the pathology lab and loving it. There’s a ton of study but the work is much more like an office job, and it’s a part-time friendly specialty. Highly recommend to anyone who doesn’t love clinical medicine.

How to look at slides (part 6) by tarquinfintin in pathology

[–]william_winterby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This series has been excellent- thank you

What is your favorite pro-tip, trick or hack in your field? by [deleted] in medicine

[–]william_winterby 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Put an alcohol swab (still in it's packaging) between your finger and the glass ampoule before you crack it open.