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specializing in Autism, ADHD, & other behavioral/learning disabilities
 
highballa33 said:
EM.. but the burnout rate scares me.. Maybe Family med or an IM-fellowship
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No need to be scared! All that "burnout data" was collected a while back when EM was a newer board and docs. trained in other fields were covering the ER's in a greater percentage. The newest data indicates that EM boarded docs have a burnout rate on par with about any other field.
 
Kuba said:
Man, a lot of people on here are going to have to kill both COMLEX and USMLE..
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Hey Kuba,

I know you're interested in EM. I'm a soon-to-be DO grad. who just matched to Allopathic EM (only ranked three programs!!) with only a COMLEX score...it can definitely be done! PM me for more info...if you want.
 
EM/IM/CCM- Henry Ford has a good program combining all of them.

...but a a CST I am drawn to surgery. If the lifestyle wasn't so sucky I might have considered it. I like my free time too much to sell my soul to the "general surgery' devil.

Optho is kewl to 'cause you get surgery, plus office time.

I've also buddies around with a few PMR docs and I like what they do.

As a girl I wanted OBGYN (damn you Cliff Huxtable)! Not now. A few months in he L&D dept cured me.

I'm up in the air! :meanie:
 
sunnyjohn said:
EM/IM/CCM- Henry Ford has a good program combining all of them.

...but a a CST I am drawn to surgery. If the lifestyle wasn't so sucky I might have considered it. I like my free time too much to sell my soul to the "general surgery' devil.

Optho is kewl to 'cause you get surgery, plus office time.

I've also buddies around with a few PMR docs and I like what they do.

As a girl I wnated OBGYN (damn you Cliff Huxtable)! Not now. A few months in he L&D dept cured me.

I'm up in the air! :meanie:
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That was a hard post to understand.
 
NickRiviera said:
Mostly ablations, IPG/ICD implants, and follow-ups
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AFAIK, electrophysiology is a very competitive and lucrative field. It's an IM fellowship, right? I know an electrophysiologist, but not how they achieved that.
 
HarveyCushing said:
That was a hard post to understand.
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For fun, I'll translate:

The Henry Ford Hospital has a triple-boarded residency program, combining Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine. It is a good program.

Eventhough, Henry Ford Hospital has above well-regarded triple-boarded program, I, as a CST, am interested in surgery. However, the lifestyle does not meet my standards. I would, instead, prefer a specialty that will allow me to practice medicine, but allows me to pursue other life interests.

I like Ophthamology, as well, because it allows for both surgery and office visits.

In addition, I have some acquaintances, who have specialized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and having witnessed their work, I have some interest in that field.

I am a female, who presupposed that Obstetrics-Gynecology would be a good specialty for me, given my gender. However, after the laborious and uncomfortable rotations in the Labor & Delivery Department, I concluded, to my surprise, that OB/GYN was not of my liking.

Because of said experiences, I have not conclusively decided which specialty I will pursue.

Does that sound about right, sunnyjohn? :laugh:
 
spicedmanna said:
No, it's not that; the specialty isn't hated, and they are not hated by other doctors, I don't think. It's just that they get sued... a lot...
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Not hated. If anything, ortho is one of the most hated. There are so many inside jokes about how stupid orthopedic surgeons are, it's ridiculous! 😳
It makes me wonder why every other premed, M1 and M2 want to go into it so badly!! :laugh:
 
I will make my final decision after rotations, but I would like either Emergency Medicine or Family Practice. I like the diversity of EM but the continuance of care of FM
 
Packamylase said:
AFAIK, electrophysiology is a very competitive and lucrative field. It's an IM fellowship, right? I know an electrophysiologist, but not how they achieved that.
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You do IM (3 years) then Cardiology (3 years) then EP (2 years). There are some 4 year combined Cards/EP programs. Cardiology is the most competitive fellowship in IM, close behind is Gastro.

I work with EPs and mostly what I hear is that it is a ridiculously long road and very hard work the whole time (mostly the hours). They all say if you want it the most, you'll get it.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showpost.php?p=4700940&postcount=2

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/forumdisplay.php?f=41
 
As of right now, I'm looking into anesthesiology and internal medicine, but all that can definatly change once i get into med school and start rotations. The thing I'm worried about most would be the hours because I'd want time for family too. Do you guys know the what kind of hours anesthesiology work?
 
the prodogy said:
As of right now, I'm looking into anesthesiology and internal medicine, but all that can definatly change once i get into med school and start rotations. The thing I'm worried about most would be the hours because I'd want time for family too. Do you guys know the what kind of hours anesthesiology work?
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Given that it is a ROAD specialty, I'd hazard a guess that the schedule is fairly good and workable.
 
Is that graph supposed to show how many people change to Anesthesiology or how many people switch out of Anesthesiology
 
Packamylase said:
For fun, I'll translate:

The Henry Ford Hospital has a triple-boarded residency program, combining Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine. It is a good program.

Eventhough, Henry Ford Hospital has above well-regarded triple-boarded program, I, as a CST, am interested in surgery. However, the lifestyle does not meet my standards. I would, instead, prefer a specialty that will allow me to practice medicine, but allows me to pursue other life interests.

I like Ophthamology, as well, because it allows for both surgery and office visits.

In addition, I have some acquaintances, who have specialized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and having witnessed their work, I have some interest in that field.

I am a female, who presupposed that Obstetrics-Gynecology would be a good specialty for me, given my gender. However, after the laborious and uncomfortable rotations in the Labor & Delivery Department, I concluded, to my surprise, that OB/GYN was not of my liking.

Because of said experiences, I have not conclusively decided which specialty I will pursue.

Does that sound about right, sunnyjohn? :laugh:
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Yep. That there is some good trans-lat-or-ing! 👍 :laugh:
 
spicedmanna said:
Given that it is a ROAD specialty, I'd hazard a guess that the schedule is fairly good and workable.
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What does ROAD mean?

Anesthesio! Good 'ol CCOM put out 11 of them on their last match list.
 
R adiology
O phtho
A nesth
D erm

some call it ADORE or EROAD by adding E for EM

these are the "lifestyle" specialties in that money and hours are good
 
DOctorJay said:
R adiology
O phtho
A nesth
D erm

some call it ADORE or EROAD by adding E for EM

these are the "lifestyle" specialties in that money and hours are good
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Yeah, I'd say "ROAD" is outdated. ADORE would be more appropriate given that EM has been quite competitive lately - especially this year. I expect the trend to continue.
 
only on one road: transplant surgery (inspired in middle school)

and if that doesnt workout, Pro-tennis player 🙂
 
I'm thinking about peds with a specialty in cardiology, endo. or ortho.
 
family medicine or internal med

but tie it all together with an MPH in global health or public policy
 
Surgery or Radiology
 
Kuba, I've been trying to research, but maybe you can tell me faster... what are the most competitive residencies, both MD and DO?
 
TzDoc said:
Kuba, I've been trying to research, but maybe you can tell me faster... what are the most competitive residencies, both MD and DO?
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Emergency Medicine (maybe)
Radiology
Opthalmology
Anesthesiology
Dermatology

Also, Ortho surgery, Pathology (maybe), IM + Cardiology, IM + Gastro
 
TzDoc said:
Kuba, I've been trying to research, but maybe you can tell me faster... what are the most competitive residencies, both MD and DO?
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as far as i know derm, ortho and neurosurg are the most competetive.
 
dwaterhead said:
Neuropsychology
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Good first post. Psych student commenting on a 4 year old post in the D.O. boards.

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Goat herding.

I always found the term "neuropsychology" to be redundant.
 
DrWily said:
Good first post. Psych student commenting on a 4 year old post in the D.O. boards.
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Good catch LOL. Heck, DO forums are more fun to read than the Annals of Sexual Behavior or the Journal of Improbable Research or whatever they study.
 
I am thinking of doing an IM residency and then doing a subspeciality in infectious diseases or immunology
 
Family medicine/Bariatrics/Sports Medicine
 
hmm...maybe aerospace medicine, or occupational, environmental/preventative medicine........
 
Why is this in Pre-Osteo? D.O.'s can only go into primary care. Everyone knows that.
 
Mbeas said:
Why is this in Pre-Osteo? D.O.'s can only go into primary care. Everyone knows that.
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ha ha, our class of 2016 has got to be the funniest DO class on sdn to date! its like every day someone from our group comes up with a new wrinkle of sarcasm lol.
 
Muscles00GT said:
Just wanted to see what everyone wants to specialize in? For me, I've always wanted to go into sports medicine.
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*looks at your username* I see what you did there....

I'm always surprised at how nobody ever wants to go into OB. Office hours + procedures = reasonable schedule and decent pay. My little secret, I guess.
 
I'm thinking Cardiology (non-interventional). I have a huge family history of heart problems, find the CP system to be fascinating, and am loving the CP block at school so far.

We'll see though, I'm just an OMS-1
 
dannydickman said:
*looks at your username* I see what you did there....

I'm always surprised at how nobody ever wants to go into OB. Office hours + procedures = reasonable schedule and decent pay. My little secret, I guess.
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its because malpractice insurance for OB is really high, and ur basically always on call. Plus OB residents get worked really hard like surgery residents.
 
Thinking IM/Peds dual residency for now. However, I am sure that will change.
 
Either surgery (probably general, but maybe trauma) or interventional cardiology.
 
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