Texas Heart Institute | Student Doctor Network
Jan 9, 2012 · Huge volume of LVAD/Cardiac transplant, so there is plenty of experience to be gained in this aspect too. If you want to go into private practice, THI is a great place to train. Fellows make lot of money too by easy moonlighting shifts, $100,000 is your salary with moonlighting money.
Can a cardiothoracic surgeon have a good work/life balance?
Jul 16, 2014 · Ortho, plastics, and cardiac surgery are very different, and you should research them all thoroughly. For one, the technical demands are very different. Also, while ortho and plastics often affect quality of life, e.g. total knee or breast reconstruction, cardiac surgery more frequently deals with life and death. That's not for everyone. Eh.
WHY? Why are you guys still training CRNA's? - Student Doctor …
Apr 6, 2007 · Man. This makes me grateful to my residency and fellowship program. There was very little CRNA presence in the cardiac room at either place, and it was well known that residents/fellows (cardiac or non cardiac) could bump a CRNA out of any room if they wanted the case. How it should be.
Study Guide For Adult Cardiothoracic Exam? - Student Doctor …
Nov 30, 2009 · The same has been happening to cardiac, where increasingly many jobs, even ones that don't have ECMO, LVAD, tx, etc, are requiring cardiac fellowship training and NBE certified status. I know this from experience looking at the FT/locums cardiac market.
Arterial lines stop working | Student Doctor Network
Mar 10, 2018 · I’ve had a case recently we’re my radial art line stopped working mid case. Attending thought I punctured at too steep an angle, but I’ve always used about 45 degree angle and then flattened. I generally use the arrow radial kits. Anyone have an idea about why arterial lines stop working, or am...
I6 CT Surgery Residency | Student Doctor Network
May 4, 2019 · PCI, TAVR, mitraclip, TMVR, watchman, etc. Interventional and structural interventional cardiology are in their infancy. There will always be a role for cardiac surgeons but it is ever shrinking. One area that remains promising are mechanical assist devices (LVAD/RVAD) and transplant, but you must enjoy that type of work and that patient ...
General cardiology boards 2024 | Student Doctor Network
Jun 30, 2024 · Hi All, Wanted to get this thread started, so ppl can share their experience, resources and any questions along the way.
I'm a first-year Cardiology Fellow-- ask me anything
Apr 5, 2006 · I think it's a very exciting time to be in cards, with new medications (LCZ696 and PCSK9 inhbitors both FDA approved this month), interventions (i.e. TAVR), and devices (the rise of VADs); it's a fascinating field that is constantly evolving.
Match 2025 | Student Doctor Network
Oct 9, 2024 · Eras 2025 preliminary data shows 277 people have applied for radiation oncology, an increase from 255 last year. Breakdown: MD: 153 —> 160 DO: 26 —> 28 IMG: 76 —> 89 While IMGs take the bigger portion of the increase, MD/DO applicants number have increased as well. Looks like Rad Onc...
advanced cardiology fellowships: outlook and competitiveness
Apr 24, 2015 · Advanced imaging fellowships are varied but usually involve cardiac MRI training, structural heart imaging intervention training (like TEE procedural guidance), etc. So you can do a lot as a general cardiologist - however, if you want more MRI training and advanced echo training an advanced imaging fellowship can be helpful.