Even though my own internship was a decade ago, I vividly remember the transition from student to resident. Residency was monumental in my path to becoming a physician. There were obvious changes; people now called me “doctor,” my misshapen short white coat was upgraded to a comforting full length one, and I was often the first one paged to respond to patient problems. Coupled with the positive aspects though, I also faced some challenges. I struggled with depression, my relationship with my girlfriend was strained, and I felt overwhelmed as I contemplated switching specialties after my second year (from ophthalmology to internal medicine). Despite the stress, I look back with fond recollection and a realization that the tremendous experiences and camaraderie can never again be replicated. As a resident, I was privileged to help take care of an underserved population in New York City, learned from inspiring teachers, and worked hard alongside talented co-residents (some of whom will undoubtedly be lifelong friends, and one of whom I married). This is my advice for thriving during your own residency odyssey… MORE
The Diagnostic Imaging series is designed for quick and easy clinical reference at the point of care, with logically organized sections, comprehensive lists of differential diagnoses, consistent presentation of information, and relevant images throughout. The books in this series serve as practical, highly formatted guides for practicing radiologists who desire a better understanding of the complexities of various diseases and disorders. MORE
“The diameter of single bundle, hamstring autograft does not significantly influence revision rate or clinical outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction” by Wernicke et al is quite important because it correctly debunks the entire topic of evaluating Hamstring (HS) diameter for Hamstring ACLR. After over 30 years of exclusive use of HS autograft I can conclusively state that our studies have demonstrated that the HS is ALWAYS big enough, when quadrupled, to successfully reconstruct the ACL. I have watched with interest the many studies that have attempted to link HS size to success of the surgery. The issue is not graft size. The issues have always been and continue to be
