Comments on vitum medicinus ::: a life of medicine: Planning for my 4th year

Awesome right? To see how the years pass and we on...

2011-11-28T13:24:40.989-08:00

Awesome right? To see how the years pass and we only focus on your goal. Congrats for your 4th year.

Hello Just found your blog. I was thinking about t...

2009-05-26T14:53:09.908-08:00

Hello
Just found your blog. I was thinking about the first part where you were describing that patients might not understand the basis for your examination and questions. It might be a good idea to explain this as you are asking/examining. Just a thought.
best of luck with the course.

ER is a good choice. I'm just wondering why psych...

2009-04-15T06:52:00.000-08:00

ER is a good choice.

I'm just wondering why psych rotation is needed for ER?

If you want to be in the ER...you may want to do a...

2009-02-20T17:09:00.000-08:00

If you want to be in the ER...you may want to do a small psych rotation.

Walkerton is a popular elective in Ontario (via UW...

2009-02-18T19:04:00.000-08:00

Walkerton is a popular elective in Ontario (via UWO and the SWOMEN area). You get a comprehensive look at what a family doc can do and the accommodations are included. The preceptor does anesthesia and surg assist, obs and regular clinic stuff including procedures. The clinic is attached to the hospital so the docs often move between the clinic and hospital.

Good Luck!

Oh, and I think that one away rotation in your spe...

2009-02-18T12:04:00.000-08:00

Oh, and I think that one away rotation in your specialty is a must. I feel interviewers would have been less impressed with me had I not done a second month of ER, somewhere away from my home institution.

If you REALLY know that you want to do ER, you may want to schedule 2 aways. It can't hurt, you'll see different styles of practice, and plus, it's fun! Certainly more fun than

I had no idea what I wanted to do at the beginning...

2009-02-18T11:59:00.000-08:00

I had no idea what I wanted to do at the beginning of 4th year (and let me tell you, it sucks not knowing!) I had an inkling that it might be ER, but wasn't sure.

So, I started with Radiology, then ER, then Anesthesia, then Ortho, then Derm. Luckily once I realized I loved ER I cancelled the next three electives, spent the next month studying for boards, scheduled an away ER rotation

You mentioned geographic location and that you cou...

2009-02-18T11:52:00.000-08:00

You mentioned geographic location and that you could save by staying with friends and family in the area. This definitely was a consideration for my husband when he chose electives. Just keep in mind that even shacking up with a friend will cost you more than staying at home. You'll likely want to take them out to dinner and you'll probably be eating out more than you normally do. You may