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Hi all:
I am a pgy1 in fp, strongly considering switching to PM&R. Several questions and concerns seem to linger, however. Bust first, I must thank all those who have posted informative messages on this forum, they've really helped me understand the "world" of physiatry.
Anyway, I was at this party over the weekend, chatting with an opthalmologist, and mentioned something about Physiatry...the guy turned, and asked.."what exactly is PM&R?" I couldnt believe it !!!
Have any of you had similar experiences? If so, how did you handle them? I was enraged, but managed to blurt out a diplomatic answer.
Secondly, although this next question is rather vague, but what do you guys perceive the future of physiatry to be like? From what I hear, it is rapidly gaining popularity amongst med students....
Thirdly, I've heard that many physiatrists affiliated c orthopods do very well financially, provided they offer interventional pain mgmt....true?
How are physiatrists regarded by others in the medical community? With respect (hopefully), disdain? or overlooked?
Thanks...this should do it for now...
Cheers
I am a pgy1 in fp, strongly considering switching to PM&R. Several questions and concerns seem to linger, however. Bust first, I must thank all those who have posted informative messages on this forum, they've really helped me understand the "world" of physiatry.
Anyway, I was at this party over the weekend, chatting with an opthalmologist, and mentioned something about Physiatry...the guy turned, and asked.."what exactly is PM&R?" I couldnt believe it !!!
Have any of you had similar experiences? If so, how did you handle them? I was enraged, but managed to blurt out a diplomatic answer.
Secondly, although this next question is rather vague, but what do you guys perceive the future of physiatry to be like? From what I hear, it is rapidly gaining popularity amongst med students....
Thirdly, I've heard that many physiatrists affiliated c orthopods do very well financially, provided they offer interventional pain mgmt....true?
How are physiatrists regarded by others in the medical community? With respect (hopefully), disdain? or overlooked?
Thanks...this should do it for now...
Cheers