Do people normally drive to their away rotations?

[dermhopeful]

I hadn't even thought of that until now...

But unless you go somewhere like NYC, Chicago, etc where public transportation is very prevalent, I guess most people need to rent a car or drive right?

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[SouthernSurgeon]

I'd recommend just asking the residents for a ride every morning.

 

[dermhopeful]

I'd recommend just asking the residents for a ride every morning.

Lol I guess I just never imagined driving halfway across the country for an away but that's prob bc I didn't think about it enough.

So A better question is do people drive 10-15 hours or just go and rent a car

 

[Stellar Clouds]

You are going to waste a lot of money flying and renting a car for 30 days vs driving 10-15 hours.

 

[alpinism]

Like others have said, unless the hospital is downtown in a major city with reliable public transportation, you'll be saving a lot of money just driving out there. Plus, its nice to have a car handy for shopping, going out on weekends, and exploring the city.

 

[GangaMaster]

I don't understand. You just sublet a place and rent a car.

 

[Psai]

I'd recommend just asking the residents for a ride every morning.

Hey are you free tomorrow

 

[SouthernSurgeon]

On a more serious note:

a) You've somehow managed to get to school and work everyday of your adult life thus far without needing a message board's advice on how to do it.

b) 10-15 hours is not that far a drive. If that is the range you're talking about, save yourself the money and drive your car.

c) When I researched housing options for west coast away rotations, I made sure to sublet somewhere in walking distance.

 

[dermhopeful]

On a more serious note:

a) You've somehow managed to get to school and work everyday of your adult life thus far without needing a message board's advice on how to do it.

b) 10-15 hours is not that far a drive. If that is the range you're talking about, save yourself the money and drive your car.

c) When I researched housing options for west coast away rotations, I made sure to sublet somewhere in walking distance.

Thanks I appreciate it. But I really wasn't asking for advice, more so wondering what people normally do.

I also was hoping to hear some schools provide housing for rent near the hospital but I guess not haha.

Just another thing that I overlooked when trying to decide where to do my aways, not a cry for help lol

 

[SouthernSurgeon]

Is that actually an option?

Lol only if you want to be remembered as the worst med student of all time

 

[Carlin]

I did 3 aways. Two were ~15-hour drives from home and I took my car. One was clear on the other side of the country and I flew there and rented a car. Obviously it's much cheaper if you can drive yourself, but it's not always feasible with time constraints you may be dealing with.

 

[alpinism]

the worst they can do is scoff!

Ask if they can get you some Starbucks as well.

 

[SouthernSurgeon]

the worst they can do is scoff!

No, the worst they can do is give you a failing grade.

 

[MedicineMike]

How much is it to rent a car for 4wks? It's gotta be expensivr

 

[HopefulReapp]

How much is it to rent a car for 4wks? It's gotta be expensivr

It is usually around $40 a day, so about $800. Add that to flying and it probably is more expensive than gas money.


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[KnuxNole]

No, the worst they can do is give you a failing grade.

But, but at least you get a FREE RIDE EVERY MORNING. In their sweet Cadillac! And free Starbucks!

 

[Anastomoses]

But, but at least you get a FREE RIDE EVERY MORNING. In their sweet Cadillac! And free Starbucks!

Point me to the proper resident.

 

[alpinism]

Next year I'm going to try to pull this off just to spite some of you.

Find the most bitchy, sleep-deprived ob/gyn resident then videotape it with your GoPro.

 

[The Buff OP]

So where do you sleep at those away rotations?

 

[Winged Scapula]

So where do you sleep at those away rotations?

Usually in a rented apartment or student housing provided.

 

[The Buff OP]

Usually in a rented apartment or student housing provided.

Ah, okay. @Winged Scapula have you ever thought about making a "ask me anything" thread?

 

[Winged Scapula]

Ah, okay. @Winged Scapula have you ever thought about making a "ask me anything" thread?

No - people would ask me things.

 

[The Buff OP]

No - people would ask me things.

Please, please,please...We never had a surgical oncology surgeon answer questions before. It's koo if you don't want to.

 

[Winged Scapula]

Please, please,please...We never had a surgical oncology surgeon answer questions before. It's koo if you don't want to.

Its not that I don't want to but those threads become very lengthy and I would be unable to keep up with it (I don't want to start something I can't devote enough time to) and I only do breast surg onc, which is probably only of interest to a small number of people.

 

[The Buff OP]

Its not that I don't want to but those threads become very lengthy and I would be unable to keep up with it (I don't want to start something I can't devote enough time to) and I only do breast surg onc, which is probably only of interest to a small number of people.

I understand.