So people here have previously criticized or praised lvl of GS involvement in PRS integrated training programs. Right now I believe it's always 3+3 with some programs a little 'wishy washy' on the first 3 so it ends up more 2-hybrid 1-3, I'm sure there's a spectrum.
Getting real: by the time you get out of GS into PRS, what 'level' of GS competency do you actually have? Not talking credentialing thinking international relief wise. Are you basically useless w/any critical care/trauma/GS if you're a PRS out in the field, well supplied but are working alone with a nurse anesthetist? Or, can you actually take care of a fair amount of pathology a GS could take care of as long as you're not taking on something that *probably* even a GS wouldn't (I'm thinking equipment/facility limitations, no robotic laproscopy available so that training would be useless in relief field for the GS anyway, you get my point).
I predict it will be a spectrum and would be interested in what you feel about the 'spread' of different programs' GS endowment in integrated PRS's... maybe what to ask about in programs if I want to be GS competent but don't want to dual-board unless it actually is really vital on a day to day basis w/international work. Should I continue to be interested in pursuing it, that is. Again, not talking boarding, we're talking practical competency in a strained situation. Thank you all.
Getting real: by the time you get out of GS into PRS, what 'level' of GS competency do you actually have? Not talking credentialing thinking international relief wise. Are you basically useless w/any critical care/trauma/GS if you're a PRS out in the field, well supplied but are working alone with a nurse anesthetist? Or, can you actually take care of a fair amount of pathology a GS could take care of as long as you're not taking on something that *probably* even a GS wouldn't (I'm thinking equipment/facility limitations, no robotic laproscopy available so that training would be useless in relief field for the GS anyway, you get my point).
I predict it will be a spectrum and would be interested in what you feel about the 'spread' of different programs' GS endowment in integrated PRS's... maybe what to ask about in programs if I want to be GS competent but don't want to dual-board unless it actually is really vital on a day to day basis w/international work. Should I continue to be interested in pursuing it, that is. Again, not talking boarding, we're talking practical competency in a strained situation. Thank you all.