Hey Y'all.
I'm finishing up my MS3 and just some lingering questions on pursuing psych.
I really didn't like any of my rotation except Psych & Anesthesia. Obviously very different but I always enjoyed procedures (but didn't like having people scream at my ear reducing fractures or putting stitches in kids in the ER, and hate surgery with a passion; but anesthesia allowed me to intubate and put lines while they are asleep. Also can advance with cardiac procedures if desired)
I also don't think I can handle the outpatient set up of 45 min follow up and 90 mins new intake.
I'm in my last week of FM rotation and listening to some people go on-and-on has been so exhausting...
I also took this as a sign that maybe psych is not for me, and I went to a crisis mode end of 3rd year since I need to decide ASAP. This is a very stressful time...
My inpatient psych experience had 3 providers (2 doc + 1 NP) covering 30 patients (10 each). The NP covered the "open" side, meaning higher functioning people with less acute issues. They began their day at 9pm and finished around 4pm and hung around till 5pm.
My questions are as follow:
(preference to the northeast region)
I am burned out to the max and just holding my breath until i graduate. It's been so suffocating and difficult the last few months with the stress of rotation + studying every night. My body is debilitating and my soul crushed little more each day...
I'm sure you all understand the perspective of a 3rd year med student.
Much appreciated your insights 🙂
I'm finishing up my MS3 and just some lingering questions on pursuing psych.
I really didn't like any of my rotation except Psych & Anesthesia. Obviously very different but I always enjoyed procedures (but didn't like having people scream at my ear reducing fractures or putting stitches in kids in the ER, and hate surgery with a passion; but anesthesia allowed me to intubate and put lines while they are asleep. Also can advance with cardiac procedures if desired)
I also don't think I can handle the outpatient set up of 45 min follow up and 90 mins new intake.
I'm in my last week of FM rotation and listening to some people go on-and-on has been so exhausting...
I also took this as a sign that maybe psych is not for me, and I went to a crisis mode end of 3rd year since I need to decide ASAP. This is a very stressful time...
My inpatient psych experience had 3 providers (2 doc + 1 NP) covering 30 patients (10 each). The NP covered the "open" side, meaning higher functioning people with less acute issues. They began their day at 9pm and finished around 4pm and hung around till 5pm.
My questions are as follow:
(preference to the northeast region)
- Typical schedule in inpatient
- What time do inpatient docs go in and get out?
- How common is it to leave at 1pm?
- Do they normally take 2nd FT job Outpatient? Can you go to a 2nd inpatient job in the afternoon?
- Any call responsibilities? Weekends?
- Are you able to take longer vacations? Who will cover for you? My hospital, if one called out, the other had to see 20 patients. So I don't think they take long stretch of breaks.
- Concerned about assault?
- We kept some involuntary patients and they were not happy. Worried about seeing them in the street while you're out with your family?
- Do you really make a difference in patients life or just stabilize and ship?
- How do you take care of your mental health? Do u feel burned out walking out?
- What is the compensation range for inpatient Doc in the the NORTHEAST?
- Do you prefer higher base salary, or lower base with RVU bonus?
- If on RVU bonus, does this keep you from taking vacation?
I am burned out to the max and just holding my breath until i graduate. It's been so suffocating and difficult the last few months with the stress of rotation + studying every night. My body is debilitating and my soul crushed little more each day...
I'm sure you all understand the perspective of a 3rd year med student.
Much appreciated your insights 🙂