psychiarty

I’ve had a non-traditional path and would love to get some honest feedback on my chances for med school, especially given my goal to become a psychiatrist. In high school, I struggled academically due to diagnosed (but untreated) ADHD and a chronic migraine disorder. Despite these challenges, I...

Hey everyone! Happy to be a new poster here. As the post title says, I'm a 35-year-old non-traditional student. I'm in CC. My path is ADN/BSN, then whatever academics/university I need, then to (hopefully) med school (I'm considering UMKC, but KUMed looks great too). I have three or four W's...

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Hey guys, I am a 4th year medical student who was unable to match. Please, I am looking for categorical or any prelim/transitional year positions that may become available. Please message me if you see any opportunities, it would be greatly appreciated. I have all my documents ready upon...

As the title says I’m interested in both of those fields of study. I know no matter what I will be working with kids since it’s my passion to do so. I know the pros and cons of each. I just can’t decide which. What I like about the PICU is the intensity it gives. it allows for you to work with...

Mods, feel free to remove this if it’s illegal, I couldn’t figure out how to message you before posting this. So I’m an intern and recently started a podcast called the shelf life of psych. It’s intended for third and fourth year medical students to prepare for their psychiatry rotations and...

Hi everyone, I will be applying for residency soon and am considering my options. I have always loved derm and have been working since before medical school to build my resume towards dermatology. I'm not going to go into a ton of info on stats but lets say I am an average or maybe a touch...

Hi all, I've posted some stuff like this in the past, but now I have more concrete details that I was hoping would help people give me some better opinions. I will likely be applying to programs this upcoming cycle, and was hoping to get some insight. My problem: I feel like I wouldn't be...

Hi! Currently trying to figure out which would be best. (I am in California). I've read that there are rarely PAs in psych...I am mainly leaning towards NP but I'd have to do either a MEPN or accelerated BSN...if anyone has any advice on any of these paths I'd appreciate it!

Hey guys, IMG here applying this year! I wanted some advice on step 3. Scores: Step 1- 213 CS- Passed first attempt CK- waiting on result I hope to match into Psych. I can’t possibly do Step 3 in time for match. However, I was wondering if having a result by mid November would help? Would...

Hi guys, I need some help. I'm a new third year on psych consult service. I was asked to preform an observed H&P with an attending on a patient s/p suicide attempt and was super nervous as I've never talked to someone about this sort of thing before. I asked all the residents for their advice...

I am an IMG, US Citizen currently living/working in Puerto Rico: 1) All USMLE Steps passed (Step 1, 2CS, 2CK and 3) 2) One year of Non-Accredited internship in an Internal Medicine hospital (requisite for MD license in PR) 3) Since August 2017- Present: working with a full MD...

Hi, I see a lot of residency that make residents work night shifts like 8pm to 8am. I hope those doctors are alert and healthy but that throws off the circadian cycle and is documented to be unhealthy. Are there any PSYCHIATRY residencies in US that don't force night hours/ "night call"? I...

Carrying on the tradition from years past! Here is a place we can share our thoughts and hopefully help each other out along the way! Everyone is welcome to post their impressions after interviews, and multiple reviews per program are definitely welcomed. Please keep in mind that these posted...

Hello, all! This is kind of a confusing question; I would appreciate any help I can get. I am interested in the MD/Ph.D. programs. Regarding research, I am interested in the role that genetics plays in mental disorders/psychology. What route(s) could I take to achieve this? I will go over what...

I am just looking around to apply and make sure I didn't miss any. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Hi everyone, I am still an undergrad (starting my junior year in August). I am interested in a few different fields of medicine ( I know this can very well change in med school, but for now I am simply curious and want more info). With psychiatry, is it common for psychiatrists to practice and...

I am currently entering the internship phase of my LPC program, though I am excited about graduating and starting my career, I am a feeling a little discouraged. I currently work in the field as a therapeutic day treatment counselor, and I enjoy it. However, I am looking forward to being able...

I was diagnosed with complex ptsd , I read about it on the internet that the best and most effective treatment is prolonged exposure therapy.About a month ago,My psychiatrist asked me to journal my intrusive thoughts which was nothing more than extreme excruciating agony for me. Despite that , I...

Let’s keep this organized and in advance thank you!!! About me: Marist BA psych n Phil 3.5 Pre med reqs almost done gpa 3.5 Age 26 American and working on dual with EU via dead EU ancestors in Italy. Goal:Become psychiatrist work in UK 1) The dual EU citizenship should help right? Especially...

Good morning, I was wondering if there is anyone interested in being a study buddy for BTB? We can study and listen to chapters separately and then meet once a week or twice to check if there is anything that needs further clarification and to keep us motivated. If interested, please let me know...

Hello! I am person who has been thinking about their career lately and wondering if a large pivot to medicine - specifically psychiatry - would be a good route for me. I've talked with one psychiatrist about their day-to-day responsibilities and the job, but I'd like to talk with more to form a...

Inviting all mental health/psychology/counseling students and graduates: I would like to invite you to Instawell, an online marketplace for self-help plans by mental health professionals. Plans are week-long online courses with personalised advice from certified professionals. I believe it...

Hello, I am a senior (psych major), about to graduate with a GPA of 3.71 (sGPA: 3.41), and hope to become a psychiatrist one day. No MCAT score yet, but I have done a good amount of hospital volunteering, I have shadowed two physicians, have been on a research team for two years, and am also a...

I am pretty much a fetus when it comes to my journey towards a career in medicine. I am currently earning my associates degree at a community college in psychology and I aspire to be a psychiatrist. I'm planning on transferring to a CSU in 2019, however, I am unsure if I should take on a double...

I'm currently an undergraduate student who is torn between getting my PhD in Clinical Psychology/Neuropsychology or going to Med School to become a Psychiatrist. I know what I want to in my career but I am not sure what the best path to take is to get there. I want to eventually work in an...

Hi everyone, I am still an undergrad student pursuing two MD schools as possibilities (two DO's as well). My questions are more about residencies, however. I am mostly interested in psychiatry and neurosurgery. I am wondering...how difficult is it to land a spot in a neurosurgery residency? How...

I'm an M3 with a 4.0 GPA first two years of med school, 256 on Step 1, and some volunteer work. I don't have any research (yet hopefully I can do some M4 year but idk if that will even help me). I'm interested in going to a competitive psych program and I want to know what I can do to improve...

I'm an M3 with a 4.0 GPA first two years of med school, 256 on Step 1, and some volunteer work. I don't have any research (yet hopefully I can do some M4 year but idk if that will even help me). I'm interested in going to a competitive psych program and I want to know what I can do to improve...

Rising MS-2 here interested in Addiction Psychiatry. Are there any board specialized or practicing addiction psychiatrists I can contact here on SDN? I have tried to shadow in my area but to no avail. Just have some questions on the career; any referrals at all would be greatly appreciated...

Current PGY1 psych resident on the east coast looking to swap with someone on the west coast at the end of the year (PGY2 starting July 2018) for personal reasons. Please PM me if interested!

I am in my senior year, still have one semester before I graduate. I took my MCATs recently, and did not do well enough to balance out my mediocre GPA (503, 3.6) for Allopathic MD. I was already planning to take a gap year (or two) off. I am trying to figure out the best use of my time. I have a...

Hello! I need some help! I know what I want to do (I have since high school), I want to work in a psychiatric unit and help others, I want to be able to talk with them, help them with their progress, be a part in planning their treatment, and (if need be) be able to prescribe medication. This...

a PGY 1 position to swap. position is in pathology in chicago and open to any specialty to switch to.

looking for any residency spot. I am currently resident in pathology in chicago and can swap as well.

Recently accepted premed who's starting med school in August. I have been reading the book "Anatomy of an Epidemic" by Robert Whittaker. When I first started reading the book, I almost stopped because his attitude seemed so flippant/glib. Eventually though, I found myself questioning my long...

Here's an interesting theoretical case running through my head: Middle-aged man with diagnosis of bipolar with acute mania and anxiety. No other comorbidities. No allergies. Normal labs. This is your first time seeing the patient. How would you treat pharmacologically? If using benzodiazepines...

I am a graduated high school student recently returned from a two year volunteer mission in Scandinavia and will be starting my university education this summer. As of right now I am torn between psychology and psychiatry, but leaning towards psychiatry. I have about 4 months before I begin...

Two questions: 1. I was reading UptoDate (Bipolar disorder in pregnant women: Treatment of mania and hypomania) and saw the following: "The efficacy of haloperidol for treating mood elevated syndromes appears to be comparable to risperidone and olanzapine, and superior to quetiapine and...

Hi! I'm new to sdn so bear with me! :) I am a high school senior at the moment, and I am planning on attending Univeristy of South Florida in Tampa as a pre-med. They have a specific major there that includes all the basic pre-med courses called Biomedical Sciences that I plan on enrolling in...