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Probably my next to last update - FLMT

Posted: Mar 16, 2010

Just a quick line to let you all know that there are better things out there for you. I am now 79 days away from graduating with my MD. The only blocks I have left are orthopedics and pain management. I have worked my way through medical school, which of course means I did not have much time to study. None the less, I am in the top 10% of my class, and I attribute it to the information I learned transcribing. Even if you feel you do not have the 4+ years to put in to become a doctor, there are many, many other occupations out there in which your experience as a transcriptionist will prove invaluable.

PS. I wonder if TAA will reimburse me for my tuition ($88,000)?

congrats!! - voice

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to you, keep up the good work and do not lose that bedside manner. way to go. you should be proud of yourself!!

Only 4 years to become a doctor? - Wow! What kind of MD is that?

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Just curious.

That's just medical school, of course - FLMT

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That does not include getting a bachelor's and residency, which I have yet to enter. I was just presuming you may have a bachelor's already. That is also why I indicated 4 PLUS years.

Oh, a good 7 years to go yet. Good for you. - You gotta be way younger than me.

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Wouldn't have that kind of time.

Good luck. It gotta be tough.

Do you or did you happen to live in Phoenix? - Just curious.

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Anyway, I just went to college last week and still trying to figure out what to do. I notice from your post there are other things to do closely related to medical transcription.

I went to college 25 years ago and took classes and received a certificate for medical assistant training and a certificate in medical transcription. You know, the medical terminology 1 and 2, Psych 101, English 101 and 102, etc. I am about 5 classes shy of getting an AA degree which I am going to finish by taking some classes starting next week, mostly Math, YUCK!

So, I am wondering if you had any suggestions? Do you think coding? Medical Assistant? Radiology is beginning to be a saturated field. I also took nursing while in high school, (skill center course) and had 900 hours worth and again close to being an LPN, but honestly, I took care of my mother because she was bedridden most of my entire life and later died in her late 40's and basically I was just too burned out from nursing and still as of today just thinking about going back into nursing makes me cringe.

Any advice would be welcomed. Thanks and most importantly, CONGRATULATIONS! ISN'T IT AWESOME??? DON'T YOU FEEL GREAT???

There are lots of fields... - FLMT

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I do feel great. I feel vindicated, as I am not young, and medical schools are not really receptive to older students, and it took a great deal to accomplish this. Maybe 5 years of residency, and then....I be jammin'.....sorry for that. I expect I'll just get more and more "up" as the big day approaches.

Actually, I never looked into other professions, because I really don't take orders well and knew that I wanted to be an MD. However, if you consider all of the professions surrounding the medical field (remember, 1/6th of the GNP), there has to be a multitude of things you can do. Medical billing, medical coding, front office, phlebotomy, dental hygienist (2-year degree, 30% increased need in next 5 years), social work, hospital administration, etc. Don't set your sights low. Remember, there are always student loans (which I will be paying back for the next 10 years!).

Thanks! So, where you in Phoenix? - Just curious.

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I was thinking of getting a BA in Hospital Administration.

Again, you should be jumping up and down and feeling GREAT AND FEELING HIGH LIKE FLYING ON THE CLOUDS! That is awesome!

Thanks for the info! I just wondered if I worked with you in Phoenix, well worked home and you happened to work for I think Secrephone or MRC Group. If not, there is another one out there like you. Congrats!

When do you take your USMLE? - nm

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USMLE - FLMT

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Step 1: July 7, 2008
Step 2 CK: December 23, 2009

I'll probably take step 2 CS in July.

Remember to be a good dictator!!!!!!! - anon

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Wow - what an accomplishment (sm) - Long time MT

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Super congrats to you. At least we know there will be 1 doctor out there who knows how to dictate!

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