I happen to be at a program with strong ROP. I also went to a residency with excellent peds exposure. I believe I could be comfortable seeing Premies and treating them as an ROP provider. I have been encouraged to consider taking on an ROP contract at my next position. I would see retina patients as part of the clinic group on weekdays and then spend every sat (or sun) morning rounding on the premies at the NICU for additional $. I haven't really seen that model in real-life, though I hear it exists. The advisors directing me to see these patients on my weekend argue that it would enable me to negotiate a contract separately with the hospital and not have to share the contract with my colleagues (assuming the group is agreeable with this arrangement).
Business/logistic Questions:
1-Has anyone come across this model ?
2-How much are these ROP contracts typically worth ?
Perspective Question:
1-Is this really a good use of my weekend time. I have lots of educational loan debt and am older than the average graduate (yes i know.... it's terrible...) and did extended training taking away time from my family. Is it smart to try and do Retina/Uveitis and ROP in my first year out or is that a recipe for disaster ?
I wanted to get some perspective on these decision so that I can think and talk about these options intelligently if the matter is raised again.
Thanks for reading
Business/logistic Questions:
1-Has anyone come across this model ?
2-How much are these ROP contracts typically worth ?
Perspective Question:
1-Is this really a good use of my weekend time. I have lots of educational loan debt and am older than the average graduate (yes i know.... it's terrible...) and did extended training taking away time from my family. Is it smart to try and do Retina/Uveitis and ROP in my first year out or is that a recipe for disaster ?
I wanted to get some perspective on these decision so that I can think and talk about these options intelligently if the matter is raised again.
Thanks for reading
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