Recent content by MS3inOhio

So securing loan repayment in a job contract isn't common? Is it better to be aggressive in paying down loans early rather than hoping for a loan repayment option?

If I have the option of paying off a 150k loan now, should I do it? Or should I try to take advantage of a loan repayment option (either through a hospital contract or a government NHSC type thing)? Some thoughts I'm considering- - interest would accrue and capitalize over three years (I'm...

I am still in residency- Is there a directory of sites and openings with corresponding hpsa scores? Do these sites generally pay less on average? Are chances of being awarded based purely on the HPSA score? Is it $50 per year or for two years? Why are some people saying the government will pay...

Do underserved areas generally pay less than average?

Also- do these qualifying sites generally pay less than average?

If you've already paid off your debt, is it possible to negotiate a bonus in place of debt forgiveness? Or is it simply foolish to pay off your debt when there is debt forgiveness as an option??

How much does it cost to hire a good lawyer to negotiate your first employment contract? Is it worth it?

Anyone willing to give input on the fm residencies in these states?

This is great, thank you!!

Thanks, yes, I meant 3 years. I went to the ACGME site and they did not specify why certain programs were on probation. I was also looking to see the reviews regarding the general stress level and atmosphere at a lot of these residencies.

oh wow thanks fir the info. a lot of programs on that list anyone know how to find out the reasons for probation?

Where can I find an up-to-date site like scutwork.com that will give me the lowdown on residency programs? I am trying to rank programs but do not want to be stuck in a place I hate for the next 4 years. Also, where can i find out things like a program's board passage trends, whether a program...

Where can I find an up-to-date site like scutwork.com that will give me the lowdown on residency programs? I am trying to rank programs but do not want to be stuck in a place I hate for the next 4 years. Also, where can i find out things like a program's board passage trends, whether a program...

Not sure what the answer is, but I know it's not C, which is what I put.

62 yo F with 3 wk hx of progressive SOB, mild pain in R chest wall, non-productive cough. 12 lb wt loss over last 3 months. Diagnosed w/ R breast cancer 6 yrs ago treated w/ lumpectomy and radiotherapy and chemo. In mild resp distress, appears cyanotic and cachectic. BMI 20. Pulse 88, RR 24, BP...