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Looking for some insight. I'm about 8 months out of a pretty solid academic EM program. I did well in residency, tried to see as many patients as I could and do as many procedures as I could in the limited 3 years I had there. I took a job back in my home town in a small community ED. I am...

Like everyone (I think?), I hate taxes and the thought of the government taking my hard earned money. I’m starting a new job with TeamHealth (I know, I know) as a 1099 independent contractor. I want to preserve as much money as I can and pay as little in taxes as I can. Can anyone point me to...

With the ability to trade stocks so easily on phones, do any of you do it? Seems like it could be a way to bring in good money on days off. Just wanted to see what you all think of this.

Have a job lined up, graduating in a month. My program has put out solid graduates, but I’m feeling unprepared. As I get closer to finishing, I realize how little I know. What if I happen to freeze and call for the wrong medicine or dose on a critical patient? What if a trauma comes in and I’m...

I got offered a very lenient, part time position for a job completely unrelated to medicine. Figured since it’s a job where I can make my own hours, I shouldn’t have an issue doing it, commitment-wise. There aren’t any rules about taking on a second job as a resident, is there? Just something...

I’m curious as to what point you can refuse to treat a patient who is belligerent, rude, and unwilling to comply with your medical exam. I know that is emergency physicians we often see people at their worst, but sometimes patients are so downright disrespectful that you may not feel to treat...

Curious to know about your program's moonlighting policy. Mine is so hellbent on ITE score being >50% as pretty much the only requirement, which I think is quite shortsighted. Looking for some way to address this policy with my program's leadership to consider more than just ITE. Thanks!

Which one? I'm curious too. Thanks!

So I could practice as an independent provider with a permanent license, correct?

Hey all, I completed a transitional year internship and matched into a specialty I thought I'd like but currently not enjoying. Long story short, considering transferring to a different specialty, which would start PGY-2 of 2022. This means there would be a year lapse between finishing this...

Looking to switch out of PGY-2 position in south east. Great area, great program. EM is not for me. Please let me know if you have anything to offer. Thanks!

Hi. Current TY intern here. Solid scores during med school (Step1/2 24x/24x). Entered a transitional year kind of late thinking it would help give me another year to decide what I really want to do. Basically, wondering if it would be possible to finish my TY, enter a research year in ortho...

ahhh 20 minutes!!

I'll be up til midnight for the release party. Can't wait for this to be over and finally through with USMLE.

BTW, did you happen to click on the eligibility extension link in the port? When I click mine it says "we are sorry, but you are currently not eligible to apply for an extension."