Recent content by imtiaz

OH man, I remember pining over these threads back in the day. Refereshing it with fervor every minute of every waking moment, seeing a new interview date or new program get listed and wondering if I'd ever match anywhere or amount to anything or ever reach my goals. Keep at it, stick to it...

as someone whos going to be a transplant fellow soon, and who doesnt have hepatitis C, i can say that i think about this issue often. i still believe that universal precautions and good surgical technique are your best defense against this type of thing. always wear eye protection, double glove...

You know, I will have to disagree with some of the advice thus far. I think if you're facing a serious issue in your life that interferes with your ability to be the best doctor you can be then you need to confront that issue and be forthcoming with it. It will reveal itself in time if it's that...

ah, i remember when i used to dwell about these things. those were the days. basically, just dont write about anything controversial or weird and you should be fine. speak to why you want to be a surgeon, emphasize why you like it. most people who go into surgery cant see themselves doing...

tough situation. i hope it works out for you. a couple things. being involved in the interview process at my own program i can only speak for what we do. and i can tell you this, anyone whos using general surgery as a "backup" is not considered for a categorical position in my program. theres...

awesome. thats more of what i was looking for. ive heard similar things. the problem is surgical oncology is a very competitive fellowship. in contrast, transplant isnt very competitive. i originally started out intern year wanting to do transplant, but then realized that i was more interested...

i dunno, maybe im not being clear in what im asking. so ill try to rephrase. is there anyone who has recently applied for HPB surgery that can comment on the process and what it was like? im already familiar with the field, ive actually met dr lillemoe.

ive decided that i want to be an HPB surgeon, whatever that means. however, the more i investigate, the more i realize that there really arent a whole lot of options available. according to www.fellowshipcouncil.org theres only 12 programs in the united states for this field (accredited, at...

how are you guys studying for the senior exam? this is my first year taking it, and all those above me have said its the "big boy test" and that just skimming through fiser and doing the usual minimal things that i do for the absite and get by will not work. needless to say, im a little worried...

did you check an EKG? is he currently in atrial fibrillation? if not that, then does he have an AAA that you dont know about with a thrombus? if not, how about a hypercoag workup?

this may be a shot in the dark, but are you staring at their chest when they are explaining things to you? :) maybe thats why. hahahah.

yes in illinois we have to have completed intern year first. thats why we register through a different state :)

not if you do veins. :)

id be interested in this too, right now im leaning towards academic vascular surgery...

they had a 2 spot earlier too, not sure if they still do?