moonlighting?

[docdoc2012]

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I saw some older threads on here about moonlighting but nothing recent

1.is it possible to moonlight during ophtho residency?
2. If u do moonlight, where and how easy was it to setup?
3. Would u feel comfortable doing insurance physicals or urgent care after a prelim medicine or surg year?

 

[cubsrule4e]

Starting 2nd year I was able to start working 2-3 Saturdays a month at Vision4Less, basically just doing refractions for glasses and CLs. Prior residents had been working there and its basically just "handed down" as people move on.

 

[JMK2005]

1.is it possible to moonlight during ophtho residency?

yes, but you will need to check with prior residents if it's allowed. some residencies will have strict rules against it while others will tacitly allow it if your perform well clinically and do well on your okaps (starting pgy3 in most cases).

2. If u do moonlight, where and how easy was it to setup?

usually refracting on weekends. you just need to stop in and talk to ODs in the area. you'll need an unrestricted medical license and carry your own malpractice (or not if you prefer to go bare).

3. Would u feel comfortable doing insurance physicals or urgent care after a prelim medicine or surg year?

i would not, but i know of some residents who moonlight in IM.

 

[MstaKing10]

many programs strictly forbid moonlighting, so you need to ask about that specifically. I did some refractions and the like at an optom office but pay wasn't really that great. Had some friends who did urgent care clinics, and don't really see why this would be a problem. Most patients came in with the sniffles, and anything more serious was deferred to the ER. I don't have any personal experience with this though.

 

[RestoreSight]

Starting 2nd year I was able to start working 2-3 Saturdays a month at Vision4Less, basically just doing refractions for glasses and CLs. Prior residents had been working there and its basically just "handed down" as people move on.

I'm curious how much you were paid per hour?

I've also heard you have to complete a prelim year to moonlight, not a transitional year? Is this true?

Would LOVE to make an extra 1000 a month doing urgent care work on weekends...😍

 

[cubsrule4e]

$400, 9am-2:30pm

 

[RestoreSight]

$400, 9am-2:30pm

Not bad, before taxes I imagine. I'll keep that in mind. Thanks👍

 

[TheLesPaul]

Does one need to have his own private malpractice insurance for this?

 

[JMK2005]

Since moonlighting is not related to the residency training, you are not covered under your training policy. The choice to buy separate coverage and tail is up to you. I have known residents who skipped getting coverage since they figured it was low risk.

 

[TheLesPaul]

I see. And how do you even go about setting that up? Just call your insurance company? And does this apply if you stay in-house to moonlight?

 

[MR1]

Yes you just call the insurance company. They need to know what you will be doing and about how many hours per month to figure your rate. I got a resident moonlighting discount and moonlighted one "shift" of 32 hours per month doing urgent care.

I think my insurance was 1500 the first year then 2000 the second. I did buy tail and one and half the yearly cost.

I felt 98% comfortable doing this. This wore me out after 2 years and I stopped. It wasn't the easiest thing to find. In the end I think it was worth it vs time away from family. Nah on second thought it wasn't.

I don't know how in house works.

 

[KHE]

Since moonlighting is not related to the residency training, you are not covered under your training policy. The choice to buy separate coverage and tail is up to you. I have known residents who skipped getting coverage since they figured it was low risk.

You really should ask your program about this (if you feel that won't mind you moonlighting) because some malpractice policies are written such that they cover the doctor only when they're specifically working for that clinical entitiy while others simply cover the doctor no matter where they are working. I've seen both arrangements in academic environments so confirm with your program because it is conceivable that you won't need your own coverage.