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status annoyicus

4 years

Medical Specialties as Dog Breeds 1. General/Trauma Surg -> German Shepherds Hardworking, sharp, and confident. Will save the day, dependable in crisis. Can be very intimidating but are friendly once you get to know them and very loyal.

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status annoyicus

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2 years

“Nobody likes abortions.” I do actually. I like that people don’t die from ectopic pregnancies or sepsis from missed abortions. I like that people don’t have to bear the pregnancy of their abuser. I like that people get to make choices about their body.

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4 years

Tell me why you went into your field in 5 words or less.

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4 years

give me a horror story from your specialty in five words or less

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2 years

I’m not hedging about abortion rights. I’m simply not. Even if we do get universal healthcare or free child care, people are still entitled to abortion & other reproductive rights. Period.

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9 months

please I will start crying rn here rn now 😭

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1 year

spending some of my sexiest years on earth in medical training. the waste.

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3 years

I’M EMPLOYED

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@medburnbook

4 years

You can be deeply passionate and committed to something and still not want to work 100 hour weeks the rest of your life. That’s sanity not laziness & yes I will die on this hill.

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4 years

I wish patients didn’t feel like they had to apologize for their bodies. You don’t need to apologize for dirty hair, no makeup, scars, lumps and bumps and rolls, smells, blood or bowel movements. I did not go into medicine for bodies to come to me conventionally “perfect.”

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2 years

(A “missed abortion” is a miscarriage that the body has yet to deliver and is instead more or less stuck in the uterus btw. For non-medical folks.)

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1 year

In medical school I got told I would need to reschedule my doctors appts or be failed on the rotation rather than give me time off. Med students here come in and say “hey I have a doctors appt I need to leave by 1 today” and we say “okay!” and I think that’s beautiful ❤️

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3 years

the cost of four years of medical school.

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4 years

I once referenced the heart’s “ejaculation fraction” in case you needed to hear someone else having a more embarrassing medical school moment than you this week

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2 years

Physician self-sacrificial work culture is also built off the backs of the free labor of women who were (and are) expected to pick up every last bit of domestic labor to enable their partner to nobly work 100 hours a week but without any of the associated respect

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1 year

me in the icu with absolute chaos: calm, collected, focused on the task at hand me running 15 minutes behind in my primary care clinic: shaking, crying, throwing up

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3 years

Sorry I’ve been awol I’ve been happy crying intermittently and celebrating with my parents- I matched to my top choice and I am thrilled beyond words 😭❣️

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3 years

🥺🥺🥺 maybe I won’t suck in residency

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@medburnbook

4 years

You ever see a lab value and have a physical reaction? ie a blood glucose of 876

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1 month

medicine is great but I think I’d like to be a professional vacation girlie now thank you

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3 years

the tension between the hospital screening questionnaire asking me if I’ve had any known COVID19 contact and me needing to say “no” so I can enter the hospital and…. take care of my COVID19+ patients

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4 years

To everyone saying they’re going to burn their First Aid after Step 1......I present to you two M3/4s using her First Aid to review for the IM shelf

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2 years

no one believes in you more than your GPS suddenly asking you to cross 5 lanes of traffic with 200 feet until the exit

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1 year

deleted “drug seeking behavior” out of a problem list today because wtf

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4 years

Ophthalmologists -> Eye dentists are a myth and you’ll never see one in real life. Unicorn.

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4 years

Ob/Gyn -> Cat people.

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4 years

if I ever become a rich med school alum I think instead of an academic merit scholarship I’m gonna build some apartments students can live in for free. provide a fund for student medical needs. a scholarship for child care. take on some premed mentees and pay for their mcat

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4 years

ER -> Saint Bernard Will rescue anyone, anytime, anywhere. Works to exhaustion but sulks if left out of any fun. Tolerant and loving, referred to as saint for a reason. (May we suggest not skiing in a snow storm though?)

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1 year

getting a nastygram that I am an hour late on seeing a patient that I in fact saw the patient and when I pointed out I wrote a note and also staffed with the attending being told I must have pre-wrote that note because the patient is saying he only saw a nurse 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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3 years

first of her name ❣️

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4 years

hi fellow white med students it is 2020 and we are reporting preceptors & professors that say racist shit to us thinking we will go along bc we are also white. protect patients & your peers. see also: men reporting sexism, hetero/cis students reporting homo/transphobia, etc

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4 years

2. Pediatrics -> Golden Lab Extremely friendly, good with kids, and full of warm fuzzies. Outgoing and energetic, can be a little overwhelming for more reserved individuals. Still beloved by all and will go to the ends of the earth for those they take care of.

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4 years

Family Med -> Corgi If you don’t like a corgi there’s something wrong with you. Tenacious spirits that love and accept everyone. You won’t meet a friendlier breed anywhere. Great at troubleshooting and thinking outside of the box. Usually chatty and playful.

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@medburnbook

11 months

If 24 hour shifts are so great, how come we don’t ask that of nurses too? pilots? heavy machinery operators? truckers? air traffic controllers? I respect that some people have a personal preference and that many provide good care despite exhaustion. But. We can dream bigger.

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@medburnbook

3 years

My match day video is pretty much just me hyperventilating and then being stunned and dumbfounded with disbelief. I feel so lucky- no ties to the area, a step1 20+ points below their average, missed my happy hour because muds broke the laptop, he puked through my interviews....

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4 years

Internal Med -> Golden Retriever All around dependable workhorse and fan favorite. Versatile, adaptable, and intelligent. Not always the flashiest but extremely reliable and affable. Loves people.

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2 years

hey for everyone who is gonna be an intern this summer one of my biggest pro tips is that in addition to asking the patient’s nurse what has been going on and what their concerns are- ask them what they need from you and if there are any orders that need to be adjusted.

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3 years

I cannot emphasize enough how much internal medicine there is that I do not know

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4 years

Ortho -> Husky Most likely to get in trouble when bored. Super strong and super smart, they are also free-spirited and good natured. Natural athletes who won’t shy away from hard work and take deep pleasure in their purpose in life.

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@medburnbook

3 years

very gently let me say that someone could have spent 100 hours describing the medical school experience to me and I would not have grasped what it was I “signed up for.” I like my choice, I would choose it again- but it’s something you can’t understand without doing it.

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@medburnbook

3 years

I need like an IUD but for SSRIs

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3 years

the worst thing about the shitty parts of medical school is that they aren’t even necessary for good patient care. the disrespect of your time, infantilization of learners, enduring verbal abuse, literally none of that is required in any way for good patient care.

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1 year

so many “difficult” patients stop being “difficult” the moment you take them seriously & sincerely

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2 years

Favorite game of intern year is “did I learn about that in med school and forget or is this the first time I’m hearing of this thing”

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4 years

Psychiatry -> Beagles Amiable, even tempered and gentle. Thrives with people, is probably having a rough time in social isolation. Unflappable cheerleaders known for their generally cheerful disposition.

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1 year

hey before you start intern year download the doximity app and use doximity dialer if you ever need to call patients or families from your own phone just trust me on this one

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4 years

The nurses introduced me to a smoothie they call the Florence Nightingale today. Strawberry, banana, blueberry and also.........a can of Red Bull

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4 years

Neurosurg -> Border Collie Can work for days on end performing extremely complex tasks. Renowned for their intelligence but can be standoffish with strangers. Dependable and happiest when kept busy. Frequently leaves others in awe.

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4 years

put “drug seeking behavior” in the chart one more time I triple dog dare you

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4 years

Anesthesia -> Jack Russell Terrier Excels in short but extreme bursts of speed to catch small prey. Assertive and fearless, they are excellent at their niche. So intelligent it can be hard to keep up. Can count on them to get the job done. Occasionally feisty with other breeds.

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2 years

The overworking of residents directly impacts our mental health - the rate of depression is 3x higher in trainees working 90 hour weeks than those working 40 hour weeks. Medical training harms us.

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4 years

I know this was never going to be perfect but the fact that I have to say “knock knock” out loud on this virtual osce is just sending me

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1 year

Nepotism in medicine is so extremely real and if you want to pretend otherwise go argue with the wall. Yes, I know some immensely talented physicians who come from physician families that I admire and respect. Incidentally they would be first to acknowledge their leg up.

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Radiology -> Basset Hounds Homebodies who are content to stay inside, no one is better at picking up something everyone else has missed to solve the puzzle and save the day. Indispensable. Frequently have a unique sense of humor and calm disposition.

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3 years

how could I study for this many years and still be this dumb

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4 years

Pathology -> Chihuahua Don’t get the respect or appreciation they deserve. If you come into their space suddenly and touch everything you’re gonna get barked at, but otherwise friendly. Sometimes eccentric. Devoted to their chosen field/family.

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4 years

Medical students shouldn’t have to join the military to pay off their loans. I am so tired of that being offered as the solution to the exorbitant debt we are put in.

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1 year

how I sleep at night knowing I don’t use my patients’ lives for clout on the internet

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1 year

literally leave the Stanford surgery interns alone I swear to god

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3 years

the entire set up of this career field was predicated on being a white man with a stay at home wife who could take care of the house, your kids, you, ad infintium

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11 months

I got stuck at the hospital yesterday way longer than I anticipated - so when I got home I apologized to my boyfriend that he had to sit in my apartment parking lot for 30 minutes with the dinner he picked up for us. “It’s okay, I used the time to pick up some cupcakes.” 🥺

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2 years

had a patient be so verbally abusive tonight that it made me cry (privately, after the fact) for the first time.

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3 years

Do you ever feel like you just….. attract….. a certain chief complaint?

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@medburnbook

2 years

intern year is both one of the hardest things I have ever done and also far better than medical school idk how to articulate further

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2 years

what is the party food/appetizer that makes you lose your mind with joy? like I will go feral over cheesy garlic pull apart bread.

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4 years

3. Dermatology -> Saluki Beautiful and aloof. Cannot be parted from creature comforts but are quite smart. Dignified, graceful, and committed to the aesthetic game.

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1 year

I just think it’s funny that ACGME asks whether “my program has instructed me on how to minimize the effects of sleep deprivation on patient care” rather than asking if I have been compelled to work so many hours that sleep deprivation has impacted patient care or my own wellness

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2 years

On doctors’ appreciation day I wasn’t even allowed access to the physician lounge feast but during nurses week I’ve gotten free breakfast, free compression socks….. 🧐

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3 years

signed a lease 🥳 wheeee for living situation upgrade!! (esp kitchen and closet space!)

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3 years

Please never tell me why a patient is in jail/prison/on probation/etc. I don’t ask or look it up extremely intentionally. thanks ❣️

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3 years

cats would be surgeons and dogs would be pediatricians

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1 year

I think you’re all wrong about both the physical exam *and* POCUS. Personally I do not touch my patients at all, I merely stand at a distance and receive vibes. I simply use my superior intellect to manipulative the space time continuum and visualize things on a molecular level

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3 years

I’m gonna cry because I went to go see one of my patients and when I walked into the unit one of the nurses goes “oh you’re the intern that always spends a lot of time with the patients, I just was talking about you!” 😭😭😭😭

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3 years

I was not prepared for how many door codes I would need to memorize

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3 years

thank you profusely for every gentle “hey doc, did you mean to put in order <xyz> by chance instead of <abc>?”

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3 years

🧵 How to Prepare to Apply to Residency Part One: Program Selection 🧵 Last year, trying to figure out what programs to apply to was overwhelming. So here is a thread on how to sort through programs and also things you can be doing right now to make things easier in the fall. ❣️

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1 year

me: once I retire from medicine I want to open a bakery I make some of the best chocolate chip cookies men:

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3 years

why would you send me an unsolicited dick pic when we had plans for Friday night where I was planning to have the bra and underwear match and now I have to block you!! fumbling the bag with 1st down and 2 to go!!!

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3 years

the one trope that is so painfully true is that being the nicest patient is a horrible prognostic sign 😭

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4 years

I realize we only “know” each other on this dumb bird app but I really am closely following your medical careers and rooting for you and feel like we’re friends.....at least a little maybe?

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Plastics -> Poodle Unfairly maligned breed who are actually wickedly smart and agile. Obsessed with appearance but generally sunny disposition. Can be excellent with children. Dignified and elegant.

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4 years

Got my CK score back and I climbed more than 20 points from Step 1, passed my goal score and was only one point shy of my reach score

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Urology -> Schnauzer As high spirited as they are intelligent. Fun loving, strong willed and typically outgoing. While not the most common, they are simply adored by their fan base.

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3 years

tw; there’s a post on the medical school subreddit right now with over 2k upvotes about choosing a specialty based off lowest suicide rates. medical education has got necrotizing fasc of the deep spaces.

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3 years

Medical students, I truly believe patients receive better care when you’re part of the team. You devote so much time to speaking with them, examining them, digging through the chart, and thinking about them-you truly add so much. ❣️

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2 years

Just watched someone pull down their mask to cough

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2 years

Epic turning the profile pictures of deceased patients black & white is GROTESQUE

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3 years

So after breaking up at 2am I still served up warm strawberry poppy seed rolls at 10am, did a full day of sightseeing and just gave him a ride to the airport so just Saint me already

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4 years

this meme brought to you by reflections on my step 1 score

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3 years

would any other institution who has dirty laundry to air or a looming PR crisis please come forward before Wednesday and the rank list certification deadline

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3 years

I remember one time some medical students came to chat with us and like 19 year old me was very 😳 at these ~almost doctors~ who were ~total adults~ and ~definitely knew what they were doing~ L O L O L O L

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2 years

how do you come out of this with an ego residency is the most humbling shit of my life

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1 year

OR maybe my elderly gentleman is in fact mistaken 🫶🏻 have we considered that before we start yelling at the residents

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3 years

the arms race to get into medical school is accelerating so rapidly that I, a current M4, do not feel sufficiently qualified to advise applicants on upcoming admissions cycles.

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3 years

can we stop being so ridiculously rude to each other in medicine? currently on a month of ER and the way that other physicians speak to me is BUCK WILD and a significant contributor to burnout. Is the pandemic not enough?? Are you not getting enough hostility from patients??

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3 years

interns on day 2 of the year consulting one another

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4 years

“I was just joking” is the standard defense line of so many mediocre men who lack the capacity to acknowledge what they did was harmful

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3 years

I was feeling bad about going to Urgent Care for the aphthous ulcer from hell but then the doctor looked in my mouth and said “oh shit” so now I feel validated

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3 years

The check engine light can smell when you’re at an emotional low

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3 years

hello can we get a thread of intern year encouragement plz welcome: -intern year will be ok -dumb mistakes you made too -we have your back not welcome: -saying it’s gonna suck -seriously don’t -we know it’s gonna be hard I am asking for a pep! talk!

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