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Re: Step 2 CS by asunshine @ Yesterday at 11:37 PM

Originally Posted By: efex101 It is suck a money making endeavor... Freudian slip if I ever saw one

Re: Step 2 CS by efex101 @ Yesterday at 08:38 PM

You will be fine. It is suck a money making endeavor...it has nothing to do with real clinical skills whatever

Re: most important factor in choosing a program by efex101 @ Yesterday at 08:36 PM

I would have to go with program ONE. Family and support is HUGELY important in residency no matter what you pick. If you can be near family/friends it is a major PLUS as you do not know what life will bring ie how much you will need them. Good luck.

Re: most important factor in choosing a program by AmmaMD @ Yesterday at 08:28 PM

It would take a lot to outweigh family, for me....

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Re: married momof3 resident2008 by Crazyliferdmd @ Yesterday at 06:04 PM

I can't believe this is the end. I feel like u took me on this long journey and I can't believe your school is over. I am soooo excited for u. Congratulations! Keep us posted on how your job is going. Thank u for bloging. U will never know how encou

My son has ADHD by multitasker @ Yesterday at 05:58 PM

My son has ADHD. Of course he does! I've known since he was an infant that something was off. Became even more apparent when his sibling was born and I realized "oh, this parenting thing can actually have moments of FUN. This is why people have

Re: Twin pregnancy during fellowship, advise!! by residentmom @ Yesterday at 05:35 PM

Do you have a contract? If so, then you are free to be pregnant and be happy. If not, don't mention it until you do, and press to get one signed as soon as possible. Good luck.

Re: most important factor in choosing a program by annie501 @ Yesterday at 02:30 PM

I recently graduated from a psych residency. I would look for how therapy-heavy the training is. If you are interested in it, then you have to go to a program that teaches it. If you aren't interested, you will likely be frustrated if you have to

Re: Twin pregnancy during fellowship, advise!! by mindoc @ Yesterday at 08:56 AM

Thank you all for your responses. I apologize if I unintentionally intitiated a pro life/pro choice argument. That was not the intention. Just to answer some of the questions that were raised here- Fellowship is always optional, I just don't want t

Re: most important factor in choosing a program by goodenough @ 02/05/12 07:41 PM

Just from reading your post, the first one sounds better. I had twins (by surprise!) my 3rd year of psych residency, and it was invaluable to be near my family these last few years. Having little supervision during 1st year does not sound good -- th

most important factor in choosing a program by ndmedstudent @ 02/05/12 03:52 PM

Hey everyone I have a dilemma and need some advice. Rank lists are due in about two weeks and still can't decide what to put number one and two. I'm going into psychiatry, btw. One program is in my hometown which is a plus because I want to have a ba

Re: Second trimester miscarriage by lynee @ 02/05/12 12:45 PM

I listened to a radio show online about how to help women thru things like this (I plan on going into Ob-Gyn, so it isn't as strange as it sounds). It is a really good listen, if you can find the time. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/progressive...-pr

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Re: SGK and Planned Parenthood by Path201X @ 02/04/12 07:32 PM

After doing some research, I decided to go on hiatus with Komen until all this gets sorted out to my satisfaction. Last week, I received a letter from the national president of Komen regarding this matter, but I'm still not comfortable continuing as

Re: the 14-month itch by lyn2006 @ 02/04/12 02:47 AM

but it totally makes sense - it's when your "baby" is really not a baby anymore! They are walking, starting to talk, don't look like a baby... I remember realizing that he was growing up SO FAST and I guess it just makes you want an actual

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Re: Not that I want to start my first entry this way.. by clee03m @ 02/03/12 04:37 PM

My latest thing: self help books. I alternate listening to a parenting book and a marriage book on my commute in the morning. I read them when I am sitting around at work, and I read them while I ride my exercise bike. I feel like I have a much bette

Re: the 14-month itch by southernmd @ 02/03/12 04:13 PM

Clee - I love it, what funny math! Goodness - I really thought maybe it was just me, but I think there really is a 14-month baby "itch"!

Re: Uh-oh... Step 1 is coming! by megboo @ 02/03/12 12:04 PM

Originally Posted By: lyn2006Instead of reading FA over the summer I found it very helpful to review each section and take notes (if needed) while we did each block in med school. An old one should be fine... and if you get it early, the newest one w

Re: How to support family while in med school? by phdtomd @ 02/03/12 08:52 AM

Thanks, sahmd! I finally broke down and called the financial aid office of the school I plan to apply to, and they were very helpful. I will certainly consider your thoughts, as well as loan options.

Re: Second trimester miscarriage by Baby Einstein @ 02/03/12 08:42 AM

Agree with above. One of my friends lost her full-term baby a few years back. She's also very far away. I sent her a few short heartfelt notes. Also, if I remember, I always reach out to her around the anniversary and she always says she's very touch

Re: Uh-oh... Step 1 is coming! by lyn2006 @ 02/03/12 03:58 AM

Instead of reading FA over the summer I found it very helpful to review each section and take notes (if needed) while we did each block in med school. An old one should be fine... and if you get it early, the newest one won't be out yet - I think the

Re: Second trimester miscarriage by asunshine @ 02/02/12 08:35 PM

Gosh, I teared up just reading that. I agree with Amma. When I was in college, my roommate got cancer and had treatments, etc, back home. One day while we were talking on the phone, she said I was the only one who still called her this far out and

Re: How to support family while in med school? by sahmd @ 02/02/12 07:36 PM

Originally Posted By: phdtomdIt's also not fair to expect my spouse to go to work full-time to pay the bills, when he will be needed domestically more than ever. I think it's fair. It is one of many options. He could stay home with the kids or he

Re: Second trimester miscarriage by nbp @ 02/02/12 07:29 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. I sent her a brief email. Unfortunately I do not live in the area so I can't do things like bring them dinner or take her out to coffee. However, AmmaMD, I love your suggestion of spacing contact out a bit - I think you're

How to support family while in med school? by phdtomd @ 02/02/12 07:09 PM

OK, so it turns out I may really be nuts, and I'm in the process of completing the premed coursework, planning to take the MCAT this summer, planning to apply this fall for Fall 2013... The problem? My current (somewhat underpaying) job/career has be