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Perhaps final update - FLMT
Posted: Mar 19, 2012
This will probably be my final post. As some of you might recall, I graduated with my MD in 2010, and just received notice this week that I will be starting residency in July in Family Medicine. I once again want to reiterate to all of the MTs and QAs out there slaving away for M*Modal that there is no computer in the world that can replace a human brain, that your skills are valuable, and that you are professionals and irreplaceable. My 30 years in medical transcription was invaluable in medical school and made it possible for me to be one of the top students in my class. I firmly believe that the industry will turn around and you will be adequately compensated once again. If not, the skills and knowledge you have gained from this occupation can be used to further yourselves in another area of medicine. Do not be afraid to step out and try to advance yourselves. I will also again state that I will NEVER use voice recognition for my reports, and as long as there is one medical transcriptionist left in the United States, they will have work with me. As soon as I know that I have enough money to make it through to my first paycheck as a doctor I will be submitting my resignation to M*Modal. I once again want to thank all of you for your encouraging words.
thank you and best wishes - nm
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Perhaps final update - kittykat
[ In Reply To ..]Congrats to you. From the sound of things, I think you are one of us older people. I wish you the best of luck and you got guts!!!!
Yes, I am - FLMT
[ In Reply To ..]one of us "older people". In fact that was one of the greatest obstacles in getting my MD. I graduated at 49 and am now 51 years old. One of the best pieces of advice that I received, when I was bemoaning the fact that I was going to be 50 when I finshed, was, "Well, you're going to be 50 anyway, aren't you?"
Very inspiring : ) - thanks.
[ In Reply To ..]nm
Congrats!!! I dont think you will know if your on VR - or not though I think that
[ In Reply To ..]Its the company who has the power to control which reports go on VR and which ones dont. Unfortunately they turn it on for everyone, whether they qualify to be on VR or not.
Thank you so much for your kind words and well wishes. And I cant congratulate you enough on being a physician now, must be exciting. Enjoy your new career!
FLMT, congrats and my very best wishes to you! - Frosty Mug
[ In Reply To ..]I have been reading your posts for a while and just wanted to say how proud I am of you & to wish you all the best!
Wow GREAT NEWS...Best of luck - jh
[ In Reply To ..]X
I most certainly remember you - Have always followed your posts
[ In Reply To ..]I'm in awe of your accomplishment. If I recall correctly, you started medical school much older than most, and yet your determination and drive didn't hold you back at all.
I think your story of fulfilling your dream should serve as an inspiration to all of us.
Good luck in that residency, although I don't think you'll need much luck at all.
Again, I'm in awe at your accomplishment and wish wonderful things for you as you continue to fulfill your dreams.
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