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Does anyone know of opportunities to moonlight in ophthalmology as a resident? I have heard of Derm, rad and of course IM opportunities but have not heard of ophtho opportunities.
Moon Lighting in Ophthalmology
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Yeah, in optical shops to work as an optometrist. We had this deal to go for Saturday and/ or Sunday from 12-6, they'd give us $300 cold cash, most of the time we sat there and read the newspaper (my preference) or the academy series books. Had to do about 10 refractions every time, and talked on the phone and read the newspaper the rest of the time.
I stopped doing it because I wanted my free time to myself, but if you're strapped for cash it's a great deal.
Be careful about moonlighting doing MD work b/c you might not be covered by malpractice insurance.
I stopped doing it because I wanted my free time to myself, but if you're strapped for cash it's a great deal.
Be careful about moonlighting doing MD work b/c you might not be covered by malpractice insurance.
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Some of our residents (PGY4s) do what the above poster stated, but I think they are refracting sun up to sun down. They can't treat anything, but they have sent some badness on for us to deal with, they really documented everything very carefully to cover themselves. Our only requirement is their side job not interfere with call and they are doing well on OKAPS, etc...
A friend of mine really needed cash and worked in a doc in the box as a resident (PGY3 and 4). I think it was mostly suturing and treating URIs etc.., most bad stuff he sent by rescue to the university hospital, but I know he coded at least one person. I think the employer arranged malpractice (they apparently were strapped for docs).
Lastly, some VA OPH clinics are so backed up they have Saturday hours and the residents can get paid per head for refractions or disability exams (after you do one of those you will know whatever they pay it isn't enough). This is rare, but I know of it happening.
Ultimately, your chairman/program director will have the final say if you can moonlight, don't forget to check with them.
Check out MDSI at MoonlightingDr.com. Anyone with a PGY-1 status or heigher no matter what the specialty can do social security disability exams. They are no fun, but pay about $50/exam and you can do about 3/hr. There is almost zero liability because you are neither treating or diagnosing disease, and even then they cover your malpractice insurance. My opinion, it is the only way to go.
