Stereo vision: 80 seconds of arc- can I become an Ophthalmologist?
Hello everyone, I wanted to reach out to this group on SDN as you are all trained Ophthalmologists. I hope to apply to Ophthalmology come this time next year. I have the stats, I have the research, I...
View ArticleABIM vs. Jaime Salas
http://www.doctorsjustice.com/ Medical boards are meant to elevate physician standards but behave like for-profit cartels. Support this colleague. His case can have major implications regardless of...
View ArticleBuying into a practice
Everyone seems very excited to "make partner" but it often requires taking on a large loan to buy in. Does anyone regret buying in?
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FRCOpth
Hey, I'm a med student from Pakistan , just wanted to know whats the current situation in UK for pursuing opthalmology specialization , Heard its really tough, is it feasible to go for UK or FCPS here,...
View ArticleAdvice on how to deal with this situation
Hello all, I need some advice on how to deal with this difficult situation. I am a full partner in a 3 physician private practice and it has come to my attention that one of the partners is...
View ArticleLooking at EMR? Avoid NextGen
So my group started EMR around 2 weeks ago. The heads of our group decided to go with NextGen after looking at a few systems. So far it's been a completely miserable experience. For a company that...
View ArticleOphthalmology Written Board Review Course Advice
Has anyone taken the Osler review course for written boards? Any idea how that compares to San Antonio or the Wills courses? Any suggestions on differences between the Wills and San Antonio course? Thanks
View ArticleJob Dilemma: big practice vs small practice
I'm coming out of fellowhship and facing a tough decision to choose between two jobs in a location that interests me. They are both Academic. One is a larger practice in the suburbs with 2 locations...
View ArticleHospital ER Call Coverage and Compensation
Just wanted to survey those of you in private practice - What is the frequency of ER Call and does your hospital compensate for said call? We have been in a situation where call was for 1 week at a...
View ArticleOral Boards 2016 Ophthalmology
Hi all. SDN has been there for me since before medical school. Anyway, I took the oral boards in November and just got my result - I did not pass. I passed my written using ophthoquestions. I did try...
View ArticleSteps for ?
Im a practicing ophthalmologist in egypt for 5 years now , but I haven't finish my masters degree yet , I fed up of everything in this country killing all my hops of becoming a good doctor , I'm here...
View ArticleHow does one get hospital OR privileges?
This may be a somewhat naive question, but say you're a new grad wanting to practice comprehensive ophthalmology in a small-medium sized city and wanted to start your own practice... how do you usually...
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Solo Practice
Do any of you have good insight regarding opening a solo practice these days given the economic environment and the uncertainty Affordable Care Act? Is a glaucoma solo practice (with general stuff) a...
View ArticleCultivating referral relationships with optometrists?
I am in a large metropolitan area I imagine most optoms already have referral relationships with some of the high-volume refractive factories in the area, but not all of them Any recs on how to start a...
View ArticlePractice buy in?
Is there a generally accepted formula to calculate a buy in to a practice? What about "good-will" buy in vs actually buying equity in a practice? Any experience and advice would be appreciated.
View ArticleAfter 10 years, I'm back
Well SDN, it's been a minute. But, after almost 9 years in private practice, something reminded me to check back in with the old ophthalmology forum. This place used to be my go to online community...
View ArticleCareer for a young ophthalmogy resident ???
Hi everyone, i am really new on SDN.. and got impressed about the idea of helping each other .. I am an opthalmology resident in my 3rd year of residency about to finish my master degree from an...
View ArticleBasic Science Review Course
Hello, Im a PGY2 in my program and I was interested in getting some feedback on the various BCSC review courses available, as far as being effective both clinically and for OKAP related subject matter....
View ArticlePrivate Practice Ophthalmology Vacuum in Denver
I have been practicing as a retina doctor in Denver in private practice and there is a huge vacuum in Denver for comprehensive ophthalmology private practices. One of my buddies started a practice and...
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