Tag: not a resident anymore
It’s Go Time: Accepting the Job
July 1st, 2014by: Dr. Braden Fichter
The backs of NYC cabs are collectively one of the most interesting crossroads where the human condition exists in its raw form. Truths are told, inhibitions tend to be quite diminished and choices people make are unfettered by interference from whatever cultural norms exist. So, I think it was a fitting place to accept my […]
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Why Do People Come to the ER? For More Reasons Than You May Think
June 24th, 2014by: Dr. Mike Perraut
It’s easy to get frustrated in the ER. First, you’re at work. Second, most of your patients don’t want to be there. Third, many (if not most) of your patients don’t need to be there. Finally, by the time you see them, most of your patients are tired of being there. It’s easy to become […]
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The Noblest Profession in Medicine: An Eternal Thanks to Great Nurses
May 7th, 2014by: Dr. Angelo Falcone
It’s Nurses Week and there are a lot of adulations being offered on social media and throughout hospitals regarding the appreciation we have for those among us who have chosen to be on the “front lines” of caring for us when ill or injured. As an emergency physician I could speak about the many times […]
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EMRA ACEP Job Fair
May 1st, 2014by: Dr. Braden Fichter
I remember talking to my residency chairman before I walked into the EMRA ACEP Job Fair and worrying because I really didn’t know what to expect. I wasn’t scared, but more like, “Who are all these people, and how am I supposed to tell in five minutes if I want to work for them or […]
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High Pay, Job Security, Societal Prestige, & Stimulating Work – So Why is Practicing Medicine the Most Miserable Profession?
April 24th, 2014by: Dr. Jesse Irwin
There’s a Daily Beast story that’s been going around about how much being a physician sucks. If you’re a doctor or work with doctors, there’s a good chance someone has emailed you the link or posted it to social media. The story is called “How Being a Doctor Became the Most Miserable Profession,” and it […]
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Signing Bonuses vs. Real Wealth
April 1st, 2014by: Dr. Braden Fichter
What a great time it was finishing residency. I could finally answer my friends with a “yes, I’m done,” after the never-ending questions regarding my apparent lengthy pursuit of knowledge. While this is nice, I assure you that a certain financial institution is equally aware that you are graduating residency. The sharks are definitely lurking. […]
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Medicare Rule Requiring 3-Day Inpatient Stay as Condition for Skilled Nursing Care Dates to 1965
March 27th, 2014by: Dr. Robbin Dick
Medicare recipients who are being denied coverage for skilled nursing care because they were under “Observation Status” during a recent hospital stay should blame a nearly 50-year-old Medicare rule – not their doctors or the hospital. The rule in question requires Medicare recipients to have had at least a 3-day inpatient hospital stay in order […]
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Getting to Know USACS
March 1st, 2014by: Dr. Braden Fichter
I have good news. There are not enough EM docs. Jobs are plentiful. Although this abundance of options slightly complicate your search, any complication is in your favor. With a little hard work in your day-to-day networking, you can (and should) really be in the driver’s seat. My tip to you – The American College of […]
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Preparing for the Unknown: A Lesson in Palliative Care
February 25th, 2014by: Dr. David Klein
During a recent lunch with my daughter, a senior at the University of Maryland, she shared her frustration with a question she often receives: “So, what are your plans for next year?” She commented that while her life experiences through present day have been memorable, each stage has been predictable. Now, for the first time, […]
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So Many Decisions
February 1st, 2014by: Dr. Braden Fichter
There is a certain point in residency that we all come to where nearly every single thing you do is automatic. You see the same spot of gum on the ground on the way in. Your bagel and fruit are the same bagel and fruit you have eaten for about 96 weeks (it’s still good, […]
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