Critical care J1 waiver
Hi all, I am looking for a j1 waiver critical care position for 2021 and I didn’t have much luck yet. COVID 19 is not helping also as many places freeze their hiring for the time being. If anyone is...
View ArticleAPP (NP/PA) staffing trends in ICU
Looking to hear opinions from practicing medical intensivist about their experience with APP use in ICU. Due to rapid increase in NP and PA schools they are working in almost every specialty. During...
View ArticleShould I even apply for fellowship ??
I graduate from a community (new medical school) program without in-house fellowship in 2018. I am an IMG on H1 visa. I am interested in Pulmonary and critical care fellowship. I only did posters...
View ArticleCase discussion
Had a weird case about a month ago, curious to see what others would do, and differential diagnosis, investigative workup etc. Identifying details have been changed to protect confidentiality. I will...
View ArticleDid the Chest SEEK Qbank do a horrible update?
Yesterday I could use the Qbank like normal. Today looks like a totally different inferface - one which does not contain my previous data/questions completed, and it only has options of each subtopic...
View ArticleAOA CCM Boards Date Change? Maybe? Wtf
Anyone else get the less than helpful e-mail saying that the board certification scheduled date for 8/18 might be changed to OCTOBER?? This is located online: Additional AOBIM exam administration...
View ArticleSepsis with negative CRP/ferritin?
Case on the floor that I thought I'd ask about here since it may be the best place for knowledgeable insight. 65 y/o F - hx of COPD, very controlled T2DM, heavy smoker. Can't afford home meds (htn and...
View ArticleCC fellowship
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to share a list of critical care programs? I know many of them don't use the NRMP and some don't use ERAS. I'm looking for the ones that don't...
View ArticleDeresuscitation
How aggressive do you all think we should be with removing volume in our patients (post resolution of initial shock/hemodynamic instability)? I was initially quite in favour of aggressive...
View Articlepassmachine cc board review
has anyone used or is using passmachine cc board review for the upcoming abim CC boards in Nov ? was recommended it by a friend's senior colleague who obviously passed using it and apparently swore by...
View ArticleGiapreza experiences?
Has your pharmacy approved this? Have you had a chance to use it yet? When are you pulling the trigger? We just finally got pharmacy approval. I’ve not used yet.
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ED-ICU: What’s the point?
Paper in JAMA last week: Association of an Emergency Department–Based ICU With Survival and Inpatient ICU Admissions This cohort study compares 30-day mortality and inpatient intensive care unit (ICU)...
View ArticleNeurocritical care?
Hey guys, Is it worth it to do a one year critical care after CCM? I hope someone shares any feedback about the specialty.
View ArticleHow do I find a job?
I have an alumni network to draw from, but its reach is only so far. How do I blindly reach out to a hospital I am interested in, when there is never any contact information on their websites? Do I...
View ArticleACCM Certification Maintenance
Is there a minimum amount of critical care you must practice per year in order to maintain your certification? I am asking as someone who is considering joining a practice that is currently...
View Articlecc board review advice/study buddy
anyone in need of a dedicated ABIM CC study buddy to get through this final stretch, feel free to PM me !
View ArticleSolidarity Therapeutics trial
Looks like we are down to just decadron. Anyone going to stop using remdesivir?
View ArticleOnline ECMO course?
I understand in-person training is the best. Given COVID pandemic (and already out of training), just wondering if anyone has recommendations on online ECMO course? Thanks.
View ArticleTransferring from one program to another
Hi everyone, I just started my critical care fellowship this past month and I am very unhappy with the lack of teaching & structure in the program. I did a subspecialty fellowship prior to this at...
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