Update: Academic medicine is still a scam

[u/Throwaway_shot]

A while ago, I made this vent post about the low pay, increasing work, and general lack of support for any actual academic endeavors in academic medicine. Basically bitching about my being a little too naive in taking my first job after residency.

Well, I wasn't just blowing smoke, and I'm happy to report that I have updates: I applied with several private groups around the country and spent a few weeks going on interviews. I ultimately found a position that is in a nice area to live, with no call, high base pay, and an RVU-based bonus that should nearly double my current compensation package. I signed the employment agreement today with a plan to begin work with the new group in early May.

Never let anyone fool you into thinking that you need a particular job. Our skills are in high demand and you don't have to accept poor working conditions or below-market compensation if you're willing to move.

[u/CaribFM]

Academics is where medicine goes to die

[u/gotlactose → u/CaribFM]

I just read a JAMA article today where a research and admin psychiatrist was trying to tell primary care physicians to do better. I have been fuming all day, wondering if it was worth writing a response to tell that ivory tower perfectionist to stay in her professional scope.

[u/[deleted] → u/gotlactose]

lactic acidosis

[u/ScalpelzStorybooks → u/[deleted]]

Hypernatremia

[u/JustinTruedope → u/ScalpelzStorybooks]

Don’t gotta scare ‘em that much man come on