Recent content by umsami

PCOM or MSUCOM would be two good ones. Both longstanding schools with good reps. Maybe NOVA, but I'm not sure. FL has derms up the wazoo--but they also have an MD school. (Plus it's a newer DO school.)

I have something from 2014, but I'm wondering if anybody has anything more recent for vitreoretinal salaries--ideally from ASRS or AAO. I know that many practice owners easily clear $1 million, and that starting salaries are usually in the $350-$400k range--but am looking for something...

Hi: I'm selling the following. All are in excellent condition--no marking, highlighting, etc. You can learn more about these at: http://www.osler.org/main/oph.html (just scroll down) Osler Board Review CDs Original. Like new (just copied onto my iPod). Original $475. Selling for $425...

Check now. You should be able to tell if you've passed. :)

Don't know of anybody who has received results yet, if that helps.

So, a cataract/refractive guy wanted to expand his specialties to include vitreoretinal (surgery/medical). He funded equipment, salaries, etc. Now wants to talk partnership. No idea how much to ask for, parameters, etc. Retina was set up as a separate company. Help!

Know a few I suspect are Aspies. Most have zero bedside manner, but that's not at all uncommon among physicians. ;) One is fine one-on-one but cannot handle larger crowds. He knows what he is expected to do... he can run down the list, risks/benefits, etc.... but if the conversation veers...

Results are online. :)

Honestly, I think the risk of "online slander" is way overblown. A physician who goes suit happy over every bad review is only making him/herself look a bit paranoid. These review sites are liked precisely because of the lack of hoops to jump through for reviewers. Best way to counteract a...

There is no way you know that. Eyeuser. For the record, I called the ABO. (Friday, May 11th...11:30a.m. ESt) The lady I spoke with said I do not know when we will release the results, but probably next week.

I'm assuming you plan to start the application procedure this summer/fall, and thus complete your IM residency... unless you know of a PGY-2 vacancy? Do you have Step III yet? That can be an issue with IMGs--as many have trouble on Step III. Does your residency director like you? Will s/he...

It really isn't a straight numbers game. As you'd be applying straight to fellowship as an IMG, if you decided you wanted to stay and repeat residency you'd be in a different position then a fresh from medical school grad. My understanding is that most people who do that tend to match with the...

I seem to remember it had something to do with the 2006 boards, but I don't remember exactly. It is not a straight forward you need to get 75% of the questions correct to pass, but then again, the exam is not straight forward either. There's obviously some hocus-pocus going on or else why...

Usually the premiums are lower if you have a longer waiting time before policy implementation. Definitely go for own occupation. Some have COLA adjustments. Some have varying deals on mental health--24 months seems to be typical. I worked with a guy named Matt at Physicians Disability...

I don't think they are out yet. I would expect them this week, though. Don't freak out yet...nobody has reported passing as far as I know. :) There was only a 1-2 day lag between online and receiving them in the mail last year.