Annika Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I have posted here before, and have gotten great answers/ideas. So... Now, I am in my 2nd year and smack dab in the middle of rotations. I believe our program is like many; we have 6 core rotations, an elective, as well as a preceptorship. We get to choose what we'd like to do the latter 2 rotations in, and so, I am working towards those with doing the time in NC/SC. My thinking is that I should do the elective in something internal medicine like- (hospitalist/ED/Cards perhaps?) just to gain that nuts and bolts that you might (or more importantly) might NOT see in FP so I have a greater comfort level when approaching these areas in my eventual real job. I would really like to find a rotation in the area- both to test the waters, and see if there might be a good fit, and to get known as a real live breathing person other than what is on a piece of paper. I think so much of what makes things work in a practice is the mesh of personalities. St. Lukes is about 5 miles from my house in Tryon, but I am unsure how to proceed from this point. Does anyone have any ideas or know anyone that might be a contact? I did speak to a MD in Asheville, and had a psuedo interview that went well, and that could work out-which would be great, but am somewhat concerned that I need more "intense" experience before I get into primary care practice as my career. The position that I am looking at there is somewhat independent-at least as a PA can be, and I just worry about that a bit as a new grad. Ideally, I would like to be at St. Lukes- close to home, and I hear really is sinking a lot of energy into improving services and the perception of the surrounding area. I have joined NCAPA, as well as SCAPA to cover all bases. Thanks for any thoughts/ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradtPA Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I am in the wrong part of the state in Fayetteville, NC. But if you are interested in a busy outpatient only internal medicine clinic, I may be able to help. We already serve as a rotation site for a NC PA school with lots of experience, averaging one student monthly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdavis Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Give Brent Currey PA a call at Rutherford hospital in rutherfordton. OR CALL Paul (forgot last name) at rutherfordton internal medicine associates (RIMA). for ED in ST Lukes, call Eugene, "gene", Watson MD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annika Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 Thanks so much. Have calls in;) I am hoping to get a rotation at St. Lukes, only because it's close to my house (less than 5 miles- an easy bike ride!) But, don't know if that's possible yet. Am also considering doing a rural EM residency. Will start a thread on that- but what do you both think? Would it help? And my goodness, I thought once I got here, I would have less questions. I have more! Thus far, however, loving rotations. More than I thought, actually. I adore the patient contact and thrive so much more on "working" the dx vs. reading the dx. Did see a tension pneumo yesterday in a kid. That got my heart pumping.... Thanks again to both of you for your time and ideas!I think I owe you both a drink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annika Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 Thanks so much. Have calls in;) I am hoping to get a rotation at St. Lukes, only because it's close to my house (less than 5 miles- an easy bike ride!) But, don't know if that's possible yet. Am also considering doing a rural EM residency. Will start a thread on that- but what do you both think? Would it help? And my goodness, I thought once I got here, I would have less questions. I have more! Thus far, however, loving rotations. More than I thought, actually. I adore the patient contact and thrive so much more on "working" the dx vs. reading the dx. Did see a tension pneumo yesterday in a kid. That got my heart pumping.... Thanks again to both of you for your time and ideas!I think I owe you both a drink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njsurgpa Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 If you are interested in a Hospitalist position in NC, let me know @ mserlepa@yahoo.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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