Tribes of Trusty
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What did you do to be tired ?
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What did you do to be tired ?
I decided to keep going to medical school.
I'll tell you the same thing I said to a third year student yesterday during clinic:
Get over it.
Adapt, don't complain and you'll be fine. It's the same for everyone and it doesn't change once you start Internship or become a Resident/Fellow/Attending. The type of nonsense and headaches may change as your career progresses, but a headache will remain, none the less.
To be honest, it's not the work load. It's coming back from having a couple weeks of "I don't give a fuck."
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IAmtheFMan
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Intern year's kind of a joke now with the new restrictions. Our pgy 2's are shell shocked at how much more they're actually working.
Ken Masters
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I remember my 3rd year rotation days, I thought the 6am-6pm times sucked then when I started the 24hr shifts for pediatrics and obgyn I was in for a world of hurt.
but the nighttime shift were 10x better then days
tough it out guys, it DOES NOT GET ANY EASIER, so better just used to it
but the nighttime shift were 10x better then days
tough it out guys, it DOES NOT GET ANY EASIER, so better just used to it
LightOfTruth
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I have a question for you guys. I'm looking to get into med school (sophomore in college), and I'm wondering which would be more important, getting into a research program or volunteering at a hospital? I'm asking because I'm not sure I'll be able to do both before I apply (I have work, have to do another couple of summer courses, and my engineering classes usually kill me during the semester).
Edit: I meant in terms of which one do med schools value more.
Edit: I meant in terms of which one do med schools value more.
From my limited experience, volunteering. It'll also help you out a ton of application essays.
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LightOfTruth
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This is what I initially thought of as well. Thanks for the response.
I thought that too.
I was actually thinking of volunteering next summer, never during the semester. But 4-8 hours a week during the semester sounds doable, even with work. So I might try that.
And yeah, I wanted to apply next year so I could go immediately after college. I'm honestly not sure if I can do both (before I apply) because I know I will have to do at least 1 summer course next year and the summer would be when I'd do research. I just cant do all 4 (work, school, volunteering, and research) at the same time.
Thanks for the response btw.
Tribes of Trusty
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Everyone gets tired once in a while. nonetheless, just keep moving on, you won't regret it.
andthebeatgoeson
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You can always do volunteering. Once a month, even. I've been finished with school since 2004 but I remember when I was involved with recruiting and admissions. We just wanted to see you do something consistently. Not a million things but some things very well and for a long period of time. Don't just volunteer but help start a volunteer program. Research is great but it may be a drain. And everyone does it. You want to set yourself apart. Do something and strive to do it well. Think about which one excites you the most. That is the one you'll be likely to put your all into, then really excel at it.
From what I remember hearing, they based the rules on interns because they only studied interns. They should apply it to all residents and really let the shit hit the fan. It's hard enough getting people to do things when they have to leave by a certain time.
TheMan
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i finished my neuro rotation about a week ago. that shelf was probably the hardest test I've taken so far in med school. i didn't take it as seriously as I should have and even though I haven't gotten my score back yet, I'm pretty sure that honors is out of the question.
as for the rotation itself, I liked the attending and residents but the inpatient service was so slow at my hospital that I don't feel I learned as much as I should have. i expect my next rotation- internal medicine- to be a different story.
TheMan
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you worked your ass too damn hard on that damn step 1 test to just give up now.
I've got about 3 years of college left as an engineer and I have a 3.2 GPA (my GPA's been increasing since my first semester, when I had a 2.1). So I'm hoping I can increase it even more.
Do I stand a chance at applying for any sort of medical school before I graduate? I think I might have asked before in a different thread a looong time ago but I wanted a different set of opinions this time, I suppose.
I've got a student research position in the biomedical engineering laboratory lined up for me this year, and I have a friend who works at MD Anderson as a senior cancer researcher who's gonna get me an internship at their research laboratories next summer.
I'm just wondering if I should even bother with aspiring for medical school, as my first semester was almost all C's and I've made a mix of B's and A's since then. The details and why/how I would apply to medical school would come later....right now I'm just curious if it's even an option for me.
Also, my friend is a mechanical engineer who's applying to some Texas medical schools but her GPA's like a 3.0 and out of my own curiosity I'm wondering if she stands a chance (she's got three years of research under her belt, though, and she's co-authoring an entry into a scientific journal with one of her professors).
PS: This thread is scary....mostly because you all sound like you haven't slept in years...lol
Do I stand a chance at applying for any sort of medical school before I graduate? I think I might have asked before in a different thread a looong time ago but I wanted a different set of opinions this time, I suppose.
I've got a student research position in the biomedical engineering laboratory lined up for me this year, and I have a friend who works at MD Anderson as a senior cancer researcher who's gonna get me an internship at their research laboratories next summer.
I'm just wondering if I should even bother with aspiring for medical school, as my first semester was almost all C's and I've made a mix of B's and A's since then. The details and why/how I would apply to medical school would come later....right now I'm just curious if it's even an option for me.
Also, my friend is a mechanical engineer who's applying to some Texas medical schools but her GPA's like a 3.0 and out of my own curiosity I'm wondering if she stands a chance (she's got three years of research under her belt, though, and she's co-authoring an entry into a scientific journal with one of her professors).
PS: This thread is scary....mostly because you all sound like you haven't slept in years...lol
Tribes of Trusty
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I'm stressed, I don't know in which ward I'll land in september...I'm hoping Cardiology or Hepato-gastroenterology, that would be awesome, but with my usual luck I won't get them, so I'd have to choose either between pneumology, urology, nephrology or rheumatology or neurology or orthopedy. Just, don't give me pediatrics, geriatrics or emergency medicine for my first stage kthxbye.
How'd it go?
Emerson
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The rotation was great. After some crappy training powerpoints I got a full tour of the jail which was absolutely fascinating, and then I sat in on some cases with my preceptor. After lunch (which is free!) I spent some time with another doctor and then worked 2 cases "alone" with her input as I went. Did a cerumen impaction irrigation and also caught a Grade 1 murmur that the doctor missed which got me some praise from the preceptor and I felt great. At the end of the day I reviewed my notes with the preceptor and got some feedback.
But then my car battery was dead, and I had to get it jumped twice to get it to a shop for a new battery.
Aruarian Reflection
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My first month as an intern is over tomorrow. Miserable first month in the MICU, but I'm very happy it's over and the rest of the year should be substantially more enjoyable. I feel like a pretty lousy doctor though, I really should have just stuck with engineering......
Getting that first paycheck is bittersweet. With 80 hour weeks for this paycheck, I'd be happier working at Costco
Getting that first paycheck is bittersweet. With 80 hour weeks for this paycheck, I'd be happier working at Costco
Tribes of Trusty
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French ?
What does 45k look like after taxes?
Emerson
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I've spent all my time so far at this jail rotation in the clinic, but today I was in the infirmary for the first time. Enjoyed that more, and saw some very interesting shit.
Also an NP I was leaving the building with got yelled at by a CO for not wearing gloves while touching a patient's sweaty forehead, claiming she would then go around "getting 'inmate' everywhere." Very condescendingly said "I guess they don't teach you about universal precautions." What bitch.
Also an NP I was leaving the building with got yelled at by a CO for not wearing gloves while touching a patient's sweaty forehead, claiming she would then go around "getting 'inmate' everywhere." Very condescendingly said "I guess they don't teach you about universal precautions." What bitch.
Dude I know what you got on step1. I don't think you need to honor anything if you want to do IM lol.
Also, IM is fucking beast. I'm so tired already. Step Up to Medicine is a shit book too.
TheMan
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well, if i do IM i'll probably pursue a fellowship so i'd rather get into a big name residency to up my chances.
have you heard of any other review books that are actually good?
Step up to medicine is considered the best book, there is a new one coming out the end of this month. I'm going to get it. UWORLD is the only consistent "excellent" resource I've heard of.
TheMan
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heard anything regarding MGH's Pocket Medicine book?
Yes. Must have, also have maxwell's (it's like 7 bucks).
TheMan
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ugh, overslept and was pretty much unable to pre-round today. when i finally arrived, the resident was either really tired from being post-call or just plain disgusted by me. luckily, neither the other student on the team nor myself were able to present due to time issues...so at least i didn't look dumb in front of the attending.
IAmtheFMan
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Man, if you guys think you're sleep deprived now, good luck when you're on your surgery rotations.
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Emerson
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No doubt. I've got nice hours at jail, and just got my schedule for family practice which is even nicer. Surgery soon after though.
I'm gonna let you in on a little secret, we don't really pay attention to what students do as long as it doesn't get in our way or slow us down. Not doing either of those two things will get you a higher grade/better evaluation from me than showing up four hours early to pre-round ever will.
Also, for the love of all that is holy, please, med students in this thread, STOP INTERJECTING AND CUTTING OFF THE RESIDENT DURING AN EXAM. NO ONE CARES ABOUT YOUR RANDOM FACTOID THAT YOU READ DURING BOARD PREP.
sincerely,
tired pgy-4 chief resident
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SabinFigaro
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Currently on last call shift ever of clerkship. Goddamn internal medicine. Two days left until sweet vacation, one week left until electives.
Emerson
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What my admit full H&P notes look like
Hahaha so true.
crazy monkey
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I so wish I could have become doctor. you guys are lucky and smart. I neither have time or age to become doctor anymore. I am engineer though we are dime a dozen.
LightOfTruth
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Yikes. Though this thread is interesting, I feel bad for you guys :/
Tribes of Trusty
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I certainly won't have an externship in the ward I wanted :/.
24th of August, I'm sitting alone in the library, studying. Depressing, ha.
24th of August, I'm sitting alone in the library, studying. Depressing, ha.