pmNr politics

[medicineman1]

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Just curious as to others' thoughts regarding the field in general. I haven't been following the politics untill recently, but I have noticed a few things. One- it seems a common complaint is that the inservice exam is a hodge podge of info that really isn't tested in a well written format. some have compared it to the comlex? Is this worsening? Is this a sign that the field doesn't have good academic representation? Not sure what to make of this? Having stated this- what are the must have texts in the field- (ie) enjoyable reads that thoroughly cover the foundation?

Other thought- why do I keep hearing about the poor leadership in fellowship development (ie) pain, and the dropping the ball with sports (although as of 2007 sports is an ACGME fellowship) I understand?!

In general is the field adrift or just in serious need of leadership, whats the story?

 

[Disciple]

Having stated this- what are the must have texts in the field- (ie) enjoyable reads that thoroughly cover the foundation?

Braddom or DeLisa. Though, I honestly can't say that either one of them is enjoyable to read.

Other thought- why do I keep hearing about the poor leadership in fellowship development (ie) pain, and the dropping the ball with sports (although as of 2007 sports is an ACGME fellowship) I understand?!

In general is the field adrift or just in serious need of leadership, whats the story?

The people who would make this happen have not been in charge. This is now changing, so I guess we'll see what happens over the next 5 years, though, I'm not sure we'll ever see the AAPMR/ABPMR embrace pain medicine. Not interventional pain medicine anyway.