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    Net Worth at age 55

    As a "near retiree" I am calling BS to these "near retirees" saying their expenses are up 20%. If you are "near" retirement you should NOT have a mortgage at this stage of the game. The only thing that is going to significantly affect your monthly expenses is insurance and taxes. My other...
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    Ophthalmology

    In the US an ophthalmology resident is someone who has completed medical school and is spending 4 years to train to be a board certified ophthalmologist. Most programs are both hospital based and clinic based in all areas of subspecialties and there is not a need to get any other experience...
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    Study plan for 9-10 months of studying

    I would recommend a steady study schedule while taking classes but have a dedicated 8 weeks prior to exam that you are ONLY doing MCAT studying, nothing else. Save the practice questions for this time and truly dedicate a minimum of 50 hours a week during this intense 8 weeks.
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    Tips for Matching into Ophthalmology

    letters of reference
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    Dismissed from Program Due to Timing

    If you want to continue in a medical field consider applying to Anesthesia Assistant school.
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    What else to ask for in contract negotiations

    Don't forget buyouts by private equity. Can you terminate without any non compete, etc?
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    Ophthalmology Board Study Material

    Case Reviews in Ophthalmology, Friedman. 3rd edition. Scratch off code for e-book version is still intact. No writing or highlighting. Corners of paperback book are turned up from shelf ware. This book is $62 new and $56 used on Amazon. I am asking $50 plus media mail shipping. Review of...
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    How do you guys fly business/first class?

    We have used Skylux travel and have been happy
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    Should we trust the vaccines?

    If you don't get the vaccine you don't DESERVE the opportunity to get an education to become a physician. There were many other well qualified individuals who didn't get that opportunity. You EARN the degree.
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    17 UF anesthesia residents test positive for COVID

    I bet it was an end of residency party. Timing is perfect.
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    Non-ophthalmic surgery post op eye pain

    Private practice anesthesiologist. For eye pain immediately postop I do not do a fluorescein exam but prescribe Ketoralac drops to affected eye every 6 hrs up to 24 hrs. 24 hours only! Have patient tape their eye shut that night or earlier if it's really bothering them. If it is not any...
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    Wet tap, COVID + patient

    I have used cosyntropin twice and had great results. It's non invasive and cheap - less than $50 at our hospital. What do you have to lose? If it doesn't work then do the blood patch.
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    Crying in front of senior

    July 1st isn't just new for interns, EVERYONE, including your attending has to adjust. Maybe your attending has been overwhelmed with COVID patients, call, etc and forgot for a moment he was dealing with an intern 2 days into residency instead of an intern 360 days into residency like he was 2...
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    CAQH credentialing visible to all providers?

    Please don't call yourself a provider unless you are a DNP or PA. This is a residents, aka physician, forum.
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    Intern getting married next year, should a Pre-Nup be on my radar?

    You can limit alimony to x number of years, how much of your pension is shared but assets accumulated during the marriage are split 50/50
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