Thanks Andrew!!!!

[jonnyboy]

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Andrew, Thanks for dedicating so much time to this board. It has definitely been an invaluable resource for all of us. Many thanks!!!

 

[fovea]

Thanks Andrew for all your help and advice.

Everyone should realize that in addition to all his posts, Andrew probably answers a million private messages. Thanks for taking the time to write detailed replies.

 

[ckent]

Yeah, thanks Andrew. The amount of time that you spend on this forum is a true testament to how rigorous an opthamology residency is. 😉

 

[Light]

I would just like to second all of the above...this board is clearly the most informative of all on the sdn network, and that is true in very large part to you Andrew (i.e.--Dr. Doan)! Thanks for all your efforts, they are GREATLY appreciated!

 

[Garp]

Andrew- You are THE MAN. This is by the far the best (and only?) ophthalmology student forum in the world. There are hundreds of people who just read this and don't post- I know I read it for almost a year before I posted for the 1st time. Thanks for all the advice and your help in this stressful process.

 

[idoc]

Dr. Doan,
Thanks so much for all of your words of wisdom and perspective on all of the issues raised on this board. It has been a great resource for both information and comraderie for me and I'm sure many others. Thanks also to all the other posters, and best of luck!

idoc

 

[Redhawk]

Yeah, thanks alot AD. BTW, what was the name again of that handheld computer that you have? The one that had all the video on it.

 

[Andrew_Doan]

Thank you for your posts and contributions to this forum. It's the collective input from all of you that make this forum a unique and invaluable resource for students.

I've had the privilege of watching this forum expand from a few hundred posts to over 2100 posts in about one year! Don't forget about SDN once you all become residents. It's the continual feedback and collective experiences of many individuals that make this a useful forum!

Redhawk,

My audio/video player is the ARCHOS AV320:

http://www.archos.com/

For all the new residents, I strongly suggest that you all purchase a small, portable digital camera. You can take photos of patients, traumas, and slit lamp findings for you personal teaching files, publications, and rounds presentations.

Good luck to you all, and thank you again for all the kind thoughts! 😀

 

[chef]

i agree, andrew is a great guy!!

 

[Redhawk]

Oh yeah, thanks for bringing that up Andrew. I really want to get a digital camera but I'm completely ignorant when it comes to that realm of technology. Other than choosing a small model which might be carried easily on a belt clip, what else should we look for? A certain brand? I know optical zoom is better than digital, but is a certain level of zoom necessary at all? Do different cameras have varying abilities to take close up pics, aka different focal lengths? Any other important issues? Any models you would recommend in particular?

 

[chef]

perhaps i can help re: digicams - i suggest either canon elph S400 or sony dsc T1. both r tiny but pack a powerful punch. nikon has macro lenses avail but too bulky to carry in your pocket imho. check em out in person & see which 1 u like better!

 

[Andrew_Doan]

Originally posted by Redhawk
Oh yeah, thanks for bringing that up Andrew. I really want to get a digital camera but I'm completely ignorant when it comes to that realm of technology. Other than choosing a small model which might be carried easily on a belt clip, what else should we look for? A certain brand? I know optical zoom is better than digital, but is a certain level of zoom necessary at all? Do different cameras have varying abilities to take close up pics, aka different focal lengths? Any other important issues? Any models you would recommend in particular?

I use the Canon Elph S230 (3.2 MP). On MACRO mode I can get closeups @ 4 inches and with the MACRO mode take slit lamp photos through one of the oculars.

The S230 is now replaced by the Canon Elph S400 (4.0 MP), which allows a MACRO shot @ 2 inches. You can find the S400 for about $350.
http://www.jandr.com/JRProductPage.process?RestartFlow=t&Section_Id=1&Product_Id=3684242

Both models are compact, sturdy (I've dropped mine a few times!), and have long battery life with the rechargeable LiION battery.

When you use the Canon Elph for slit lamp photography or taking snapshots of CT or MRI scans, it is best to set the camera to manual with center focusing by turning off the auto-focus algorithm.

One last point, Zoom isn't necessary for clinical use, but it's nice to have sometimes. 2X or more optical zoom is fine.

I hope this helps. 🙂

 

[Redhawk]

Thanks for the advice! One last question: should I just wait until next year before I actually start my pgy2 year so that I can get a newer model, or a better deal on this model? Or is it worth getting now just before pgy1?

 

[guttata]

Personally, I'd wait to get a digital camera (if you are just going to use it in the clinics). Next year, there will be something smaller, lighter, and better.. for cheaper.

 

[Andrew_Doan]

Redhawk,

I'd wait to get one. They'll be smaller, better, and cheaper.

😉

Good luck!

 

[oldtimer]

Andrew, you definitely rock. Your posts are balanced and sound. I saw that you're graduating in 2004. Congratulations! Does that mean we're going to lose you as our moderator?

 

[Andrew_Doan]

Originally posted by oldtimer
I saw that you're graduating in 2004. Congratulations! Does that mean we're going to lose you as our moderator?

Nope, I'll be around for as long as SDN survives. I feel that this board is a good resource for students and want to be involved. My role is quite small now since we have many experienced students and residents who contribute frequently on this forum. I just have to sit back and watch. 😉

BTW, I'm actually graduating in 2005. I'm not ready for the real world yet. 😱