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When I interview new graduates for positions in our practice and ask them what they’re looking for in a career, they often say “I definitely want to stay in academic medicine” not knowing much about our group.
My next question to them is “What exactly is that?”
@FuturePedsRes
My next question to them is “What exactly is that?”
@FuturePedsRes
I’m not belittling traditional academic practice at all- I enjoyed my time in that world and would return. I’m just saying that there is more than one way to do academic medicine and what we call private practice is not always what people envision.
Most have never experienced anything but medicine in a traditional academic setting & assume that practicing outside this environment (ie private practice) is stale and boring. The fact is, you can have a very fulfilling career outside pure academia if you want.
Take our practice. Many appreciate the large faculties they have in academia with a vast array of expertise.
We have 18 faculty with expertise in epilepsy, movement, stroke, headache, neurorehab, and more. We depend on each other to learn, discuss difficult cases, etc
We have 18 faculty with expertise in epilepsy, movement, stroke, headache, neurorehab, and more. We depend on each other to learn, discuss difficult cases, etc
Many think private practice is filled with cases not challenging enough to keep your interest. Not true-just look at a sample of one day last week...
Wonder what it’s like as a neurologist outside academics?
My day-
SEEG case
post op frontal lobectomy
prep for thermal ablation
new onset sz consults
Kids with #Dravet on fen trial
video EEG
Epilepsy conf
paper reviewed, 1 protocol revised, 2 signed off
My day-
SEEG case post op frontal lobectomy prep for thermal ablation new onset sz consults Kids with #Dravet on fen trial video EEG Epilepsy confpaper reviewed, 1 protocol revised, 2 signed off
Many gravitate to academics to teach or for research. Fact is, many private practitioners provide teaching (as we do for med students locally and visiting residents). The main difference being we provide teaching on our schedule and often as volunteer faculty.
Research can be done in private practice. I dare say I’ve found it easier compared to academics, simply because I have more control over the process & less competing for resources. I’m not talking just about industry-sponsored studies. We have NIH grants in our research group too
Private practice may afford more control over the practice of medicine- scheduling, program building, staff, etc. For some, this entrepreneurial opportunity fits their personality well.
In the end, I encourage residents to look outside their comfort zone. There‘s an array of opportunities in Child Neurology and more than one way to practice to achieve your career goals.
Residents, feel free to DM me if you have questions about private practice.
Residents, feel free to DM me if you have questions about private practice.
Also, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention we’re hiring! 
https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/cook/#/preApply/39379
https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/cook/#/preApply/39379
