pediatrics

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    Primary Care Advice

    Hey everyone! I've recently become quite interested in primary care, and I'm wondering if anyone could give me some information. I'd like to know which med schools have programs that are primary care focused - for example, they prefer to accept those going into primary care, they only train PC...
  2. C

    USCE for IM Peds residency

    So I'm a US IMG and I wanted to pursue a residency in IM+Peds, I was wondering what rotations I should take in USCE. Should I take separate rotations in IM and Pediatrics or are there other options? Also in IM, there are various types of rotations like cardiology, etc. Which one is the best IM...
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    Official 2018-2019 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Match Cycle

    I always feel these threads create good content when it comes to timeline of interview invites and other tid bits. I figured it was too soon for invites to go out yet as I was told by multiple sources not to get my hopes up the first two weeks, but then I got a day 1 interview. So maybe they are...
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    2018 ACCP BCPPS study material

    Selling ACCP BCPPS study material for $100. PM if interested.
  5. L

    Let's Talk Salaries

    Sorry if this is the wrong section to discuss this topic in- I didn't see anything else that seemed more 'off topic' than any other ones. I know, it's quite taboo to discuss salaries in the medical profession. I 100% agree that people going into the medical field should do it out of passion...
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    ABP Med Study Books

    ABP Med Study Books (Full Set of 5 Books for the Pediatric Boards) Price Negotiable. If interested, please send me a DM.
  7. Kavity

    Advice/Chance Me Please!

    I am a current dental student applying to Pediatric Dentistry Residency programs. My GPA is 91.35/100 and my updated rank has not yet been revealed, however this past semester it was 32/128, pending updated ranks. I have been extremely active in leadership, community service, research, etc. I...
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    School list

    I know this question is always asked, but I would like some help with choosing schools to apply to. Stats: 1. 23 DAT AA, 21 P, 20 QR, 20 RC, 25 Bio, 23 GC, 26 OC, 24 TS 2. North Dakota Resident (We don't have a dental school, so I plan to apply largely to WICHE schools because I get money and...
  9. C

    Current state of a career in pediatric cardiology

    Hey all, So I'm a peds intern right now and discerning different career options. One that I really like, but am a little nervous about, is Cardiology. My biggest reservation surrounds the lifestyle and the career opportunities. When choosing a sub-specialty I'm putting a premium on lifestyle. I...
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    Position Wanted ECFMG Certified US-IMG in Chicago Looking for Clinical or Research Positions

    PGY-1, assistant or associate physician, externship or research positions in the following specialties: internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine-pediatrics or psychiatry Willing to relocate without any geographical limitations. I would be able to start as soon as May...
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    Peds Specialty Dilemma

    Hello everyone, I am 5th year Medical Student in Europe (6yr MD program), step 1 mid-250, 10 pubs mostly in surgery, 10 poster/oral presentations in european conferences, great LoRs from US-trained surgeons who were my professors and gonna have 5 month electives in US in peds and surgery. I am...
  12. S

    Physician Compensation Annual Change 2010-2016 By Specialty (Medscape Compilation)

    While looking at physician salary there have been large changes year-to-year; and I wanted to get a more normative picture of how compensation has changed which might explain/predict trends. Below are the charts showing the change in salary in percentage and total amount from year-to-year for...
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    Mayo clinic vs UCSF pediatrics?

    Hi everyone, I am currently interviewing and leaning towards UCSF and Mayo Clinic as top choices but I still don't know which to rank first. I am wondering if anyone with more info may be able to comment here. I know UCSF is highly ranked (7th in country it appears) but Mayo Clinic is ranked...
  14. hlancaster

    Types of PEM Fellowship

    The AAMC has a directory of fellowships that participate in the various matches. I was researching pediatric EM fellowship and noticed that there are two different items in the directory, each with a distinct list of fellowships: *Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) *Pediatric...
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    Med-Peds 2017-2018 Interview Thread

    Hi everyone! I noticed that a thread to chat about applying to med-peds programs was missing and thought I would start one assuming there's interest. Where are y'all getting interview invites? Perhaps we can follow the format of past years: ~*~*~Official 2015-2016 Med-Peds Interview Thread~*~*~
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    how many to apply to?

    Hi, I posted this on another thread, I just wanted to know some opinions. So i got a 490+ on step 1 and a 606 on step 2. I did not take the USMLE. Like I said in the other thread, I wish these scores were reversed! Would make my life easier. I have a few questions 1) How many programs is too...
  17. ChinaCalHeartWatch

    Wanted: Global Health Students interested in Yunnan, China

    Interested in learning about the healthcare system in Rural China? Want to travel and experience new cultures? We are currently looking for students for our 2017 Winter Externship Activity from Dec.15-28th This is an exciting opportunity for premed students interested in medicine, especially...
  18. ChinaCalHeartWatch

    Healthcare Organization Global Health Opportunity in Yunnan China

    Interested in learning about the healthcare system in Rural China? Want to travel and experience new cultures? We are currently looking for students for our 2017 Winter Externship Activity from Dec.15-28th This is an exciting opportunity for premed students interested in medicine, especially...
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    Finding fellowship as a couple?

    I'm a MS3 so thinking way ahead, but anyways... My girlfriend and I plan on couples matching. I am probably going to match into IM, her into peds. Neither of us would be interested in general practice, and would want to do fellowships following residency. My question is - what does the process...
  20. PiggyPug6

    Pitt vs Cincinnati

    hey everyone, I know this is last minute and I'm typing this on my phone (so it won't be some sprawling post), but I'm still stuck between these two schools. Any input would be greatly appreciated guys! Pitt: Pros: - fantastic school with a great hospital system (in case I decide to change my...
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    Electives for IMG

    Hello all, I am an International Medical Student from India and I am in my final year. I did all my core electives in India and I will be graduating in August, 2017. So, I am looking for clinical elective opportunities either in June or July. I gave my USMLE Step 1 and I will be wrting step 2...
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    Official 2017-2018 Pediatric Gastroenterology Match Cycle

    Hello everyone, Wanted to start this to help with sharing of information. Will be helpful leading up to application and for notification of when programs start sending out interviews. I am a 2nd year peds resident that will be applying on this cycle. Feel free to say hello or start with...
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    Pediatric PGY1 Interview

    Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone had completed a pediatric PGY1 interview yet? I have a few in a few weeks and was wondering how the interview was or what kind of clinical states to focus on for the clinical portion Any advice would be great Thanks!
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    Step 1: 227, Step 2 CK: 212. Release Step 2 CK?

    trakcs
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    Board Exam Writers Needed

    Looking for practice board exam writers for Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or Pediatrics medical board exams. Ongoing writers needed, work from home and at your own pace. Looking for blocks of questions, 30, 60 or 90 questions. Must have experience taking and passing USMLE exams Please...
  26. OdysseusMD

    An unexpected but exciting prospect: From Surgery to Pediatrics?

    Hey guys, So, I'm applying this September (2017) for the Match. For the longest time I was interested in Surgery and Surgery only (with the hope of subspecializing in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery or General Pediatric Surgery). Nevertheless, as the next Match season approaches, I'm finding myself...
  27. Mal.Assezia

    Chances of matching IM, derm, or peds residency?

    -DO student -Top 20% of my class -Getting A's in most of my 3rd year rotations (might get 1 or 2 B's) -Can get some really great letters of recommendation -But I messed up on step 1 because I thought doing questions wasn't necessary (idiot): -222 USMLE step 1 -599 COMLEX level 1 -Planning...
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    Pay for a re-score on boards

    So I did not pass my peds boards (first time). BY 2 POINTS! My question is: Has anyone paid for the re-score ($250) and passed? Does this ever happen? I can accept the fact that I did not pass... but if I did not have to take the test again that would be awesome! Thanks! PS. If anyone else...
  29. K

    Failed pediatric board exam 2016

    Hi all, I need some help, please! I've never posted on here but...I've failed the peds boards exam 4 times now...so depressing. :( ..the last result is 10 points lower than the prior to the last one and the last time I was 3 points away from passing. I've not taken any years off from taking an...
  30. kesher

    Is there a point in paying for a top medical school if I want to go into pediatrics?

    I've seen many times on this site that Pediatrics is one of the least competitive residencies. This surprised me because as of now it's my top choice. Not surprisingly, highly ranked, typically private schools are very expensive... which equates to a lot in loans! My state school is much more...
  31. chaeliem

    submitting an easy and free journal of pediatric

    hello, my name is Annisa. you can call me Icha. I want to plan to publish a manuscript in journal of pediatric, which one is the best, easy and free? he he thank you.
  32. S

    Low self-confidence....Please help!

    I want to clarify that this isn't a pity party, and I'm asking for the truth, no matter how harsh that may be. I'm sixteen years old, I went to college two years early, which means I'm a freshman now at a local Community College. I have one class left in my high school, (Alg. II) which has been...
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    Peds RAP Hippo Discount

    Regular Cost for Hippo Peds RAP is 90$ USD Use this code to get 25$ USD discount: stouwrad Cheers
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    Peds vs. MedPeds Training

    Hi everyone, I'm in the middle of my third year and trying to decide what to apply for for sub-Is and where to get LORs, so I need to start making some more decisions. I think I'll end up in either congenital heart or peds endo (I know, very different). What I'm trying to decide is whether to do...
  35. chaseschertz

    All Branch Topic (ABT) HPSP Peds Help

    Hi, I'm new to sdn, but have been reviewing forum posts about HPSP for the last couple of days. I am a senior in college, and have been recently accepted into medical school. I don't have a lot of money, and it worries me to even think if I will be comfortable in med school. Recently, I...
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    470 on COMLEX, interested in Peds, chances?

    Hi I couldn't find a recent post on how to gauge COMLEX scores for Pediatrics. I scored a dismal 470 because of an unfortunate situation. My practices were >500. I know I'll do better on COMLEX 2. What do you think my chances are for ACGME Peds residencies? I am hoping to do a neonatology...
  37. scoutnj19

    Pediatric Sports Medicine Fellowship (2016 Application Season)

    hey y'all... peds resident applying to sports medicine fellowship this year. just curious who else is out there applying. good luck to everyone!
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    I am 100% sure I want to do Pediatrics... I think.

    Now I know this topic has most probably been beat down more than I can imagine on this forum, as I have read most of them on this topic, but I'm still not too much clearer on what I should do. Let me start by saying I love medicine, I don't mean IM medicine, or Peds medicine per say. I just...
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    Research Assistant - Pediatric Hospitalist Workforce Survey

    Seeking pre-medical student interested in a career in Pediatrics for workforce research project. Research assistance needed for a national survey of pediatric hospitalists. On behalf of the AAP Section on Hospital Medicine Subcommittee on Community Hospitals, we are conducting a census to...
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    Pediatrics vs family medicine decision after peds hospitalist rotation

    I'm not sure whether I want to commit to only treating peds patients all the time, or do a peds-friendly FM outpatient practice. Began med school with an interest in peds due to personal experience. Moved up my Peds ER rotation to try it out, and hated most of it. Hated variable shift...
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