tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post6253613173470799551..comments2023-09-19T11:02:50.976-04:00Comments on Ob/Gyn Kenobi: Perils of Partnershipdr. whoo?http://www.blogger.com/profile/10315615480530297472noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-57729732330141895472013-09-03T10:15:57.797-04:002013-09-03T10:15:57.797-04:00I know it's been over a year since you have up...I know it's been over a year since you have updated, and I'm not sure you're even reading these comments anymore, but I want to thank you for your blog. I came across it during my last few weeks of pregnancy, and over the course of the last 6 or 7 months, I have read nearly the entire thing. It kept me smiling, kept me sane, and kept me from begging my own OB to induce at 37 weeks. ;) Thanks for putting yourself out there. All the best with the new practice. Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05450901789818682198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-22255950262174964602013-08-02T19:23:33.558-04:002013-08-02T19:23:33.558-04:00I love the name of your blog. Im a big Cincinnati ...I love the name of your blog. Im a big <a href="http://www.trihealth.com/hospitals-and-practices/samaritan-obstetrics-and-gynecology/" rel="nofollow">Cincinnati obgyn</a> fan! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244458802436870658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-48537274138122827352013-07-23T00:25:22.384-04:002013-07-23T00:25:22.384-04:00I think given the description of the senior partne...I think given the description of the senior partners in the group you are associated with you need to know lots, use and attorney and maybe an accountant to scour the practice finances and your partnership agreement. Do you really want a career with these docs. I'd consider bailing out. Dr. Pullenhttp://drpullen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-49771531721068114752013-07-08T19:52:20.894-04:002013-07-08T19:52:20.894-04:00I was wondering, what exactly is obgyn? My sister ...I was wondering, what exactly is <a href="http://www.trihealth.com/hospitals-and-practices/samaritan-obstetrics-and-gynecology/" rel="nofollow">obgyn</a>? My sister in-law kept saying it wile talking to us, and I had no idea what she was talking about.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02272142810385291252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-51542655189907091902013-05-28T05:43:52.421-04:002013-05-28T05:43:52.421-04:00well, I do hope that your open minded-ness rubs of...well, I do hope that your open minded-ness rubs off on your other partners. It really isn't fair for the patients if the doctors do think like that, wouldn't it? I applaud your outlook. You'd be perfect as a part of the <a href="http://midsouthobgyn.com/" rel="nofollow">Memphis Gynecologist</a> with that kind of opinion about patients. just saying.Nova Penahttp://midsouthobgyn.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-47990645448608028302013-05-24T17:01:53.888-04:002013-05-24T17:01:53.888-04:00Thanks for this great information. I am trying to ...Thanks for this great information. I am trying to find a good <a href="http://www.obgyn.jabsom.hawaii.edu" rel="nofollow">obgyn in Honolulu</a>. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00849594282042804396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-24701811165842488652013-05-06T02:15:43.519-04:002013-05-06T02:15:43.519-04:00i'm now still 3rd year medical student, i just...i'm now still 3rd year medical student, i just want to know about shift HO? how about the progression? :) because i have 3 more years until my graduation dayAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04546924420713454356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-1903716781858009492013-03-31T11:08:34.681-04:002013-03-31T11:08:34.681-04:00Just signed that first contract with the partnersh...Just signed that first contract with the partnership . . . I guess I'm a little fatalistic about that stuff. The people with the institutional power are always going to set up the system and enforce norms that favor themselves. You are never going to be one of those people unless you are a political creature and if you were, you would know by now. People who got into doctoring to be doctors and still treat that as their priority are just going to have to find employment where these dynamics are not to egregious and keep their heads down.TheTrackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10011829472333355911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-8900745707682600852012-12-05T13:07:20.489-05:002012-12-05T13:07:20.489-05:00I know that you are asking for advice in this blog...I know that you are asking for advice in this blog post but I was wondering if you could indulge me with some advice. I am a 4th yr OB/Gyn resident and am currently going through the interview process. As of now, I am about to interview with some private practices, and I was wondering if you had any advice about interviewing and navigating the tricky waters of finding a job after training. Thanks!Randy and Dionne Sillikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06083214558960058123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-69934438699664674922012-11-27T14:01:36.146-05:002012-11-27T14:01:36.146-05:00Hi Ob/Gyn Kenobi,
I love this blog and your post...Hi Ob/Gyn Kenobi, <br /><br />I love this blog and your posts, especially because I'm considering a career in Ob/Gyn. I am currently doing a postbacc program and was originally planning on applying to medical school but am also considering midwifery (certified nurse midwife). I was wondering if you have ever worked with any certified nurse midwives and if you had any opinion on the career dilemma, I really appreciate your opinion and point of view. I think my personality fits in better in medicine but the kind of lifestyle I want (with plenty of family time and at least a little flexibility) doesn't seem to integrate into Ob/Gyn very well. <br /><br />Thank you very much, <br />RSBean + Roccohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01839076764542693932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-8158663782527015412012-10-09T22:48:34.359-04:002012-10-09T22:48:34.359-04:00I love your blog! Please come back! :)I love your blog! Please come back! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-30683564468270358902012-10-01T08:09:42.881-04:002012-10-01T08:09:42.881-04:00Wonderful blog & good post.Its really helpful ...Wonderful blog & good post.Its really helpful for me, awaiting for more new post. Keep Blogging!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.kendalldodgechryslerjeepram.com/" rel="nofollow">Miami Ram</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392365101368962186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-43842353895201898442012-07-14T21:30:19.818-04:002012-07-14T21:30:19.818-04:00I dont think you are alone in being the younger pe...I dont think you are alone in being the younger person bringing better methods to the older generation.<br /><br />Throughout various professions you can see the more experienced people, who love to think of themselves as being superior, produce worse results. <br /><br />Whether this is through becoming to set in their ways or general boredom I'm unsure. But nice work pushing them to change.<br /><br />We need more people who can push modernisation through, don't give up now!Nathanhttp://modernultrasoundtechnician.com/3d-and-4d-ultrasound/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-62222072601157990752012-06-08T11:51:55.311-04:002012-06-08T11:51:55.311-04:00I think you'll do great! Good luck with that! ...I think you'll do great! Good luck with that! People like you are just awesome. Since your in the Doctor field I'll just ask. Do you know a good doctor that practices <a href="http://www.bennyesquenazimd.com" rel="nofollow">gynecology</a>? I am looking for a good gynecologist.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00183362864517042310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-14124793874864914392012-05-08T08:38:27.526-04:002012-05-08T08:38:27.526-04:00Partnerships are easy to get into, hard to get out...Partnerships are easy to get into, hard to get out of...make sure that you thoroughly understand how you leave, how partners leave, how partners are forcibly removed and how hostile issues like divorce, IRS troubles and non-medical litigation are handled. Not a physician but a medical physicist in a "eat what you kill" partnership since 1988.Daniel F. Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14676984034135624587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-55264459978104372032012-04-25T12:25:55.197-04:002012-04-25T12:25:55.197-04:00I've been in private practice for 3years and h...I've been in private practice for 3years and have many of the same struggles. The balance of being a wife, mother (2 boys--20 months and 4 yo), and junior partner, and doing any of those things well seems to something that I fail at more often than succeed. I'm still struggling to bring my group up to current practice standards but overall they are very accepting. In my experience the schedule will never get better and you need to set some boundaries early. I'm the only female ob/gyn in town and have a 4 mo waiting list for annuals, 2 mo for gyn problems. My group shares OB but patients still wait several more weeks to have their initial visits with me. I can't fix that problem and I've finally had to committ to stop adding patients into appt spots that don't exist. I will get home every night for dinner (except the night I'm on call), and I won't work through lunch every single day. I don't think I've really helped answer your questions, but know you're not alone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-73788498670290990752012-04-17T22:06:29.132-04:002012-04-17T22:06:29.132-04:00Before you sign anything, read the contract yourse...Before you sign anything, read the contract yourself. Then make sure you have an attorney who has healthcare contracting experience review the contract. Then read it yourself again. Make sure you have all your questions answered and concerns addressed before you commit. Good luck!mamadocnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-34850315391078317922012-04-16T07:01:56.825-04:002012-04-16T07:01:56.825-04:00I have been a partner in a private practice for 10...I have been a partner in a private practice for 10 years and would love to talk with you about this. You can email me or message me through bigtent...gcs15https://www.blogger.com/profile/12032560353025710157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-72078292681716345802012-04-14T00:56:45.810-04:002012-04-14T00:56:45.810-04:00I don't have any answers but I'm very glad...I don't have any answers but I'm very glad to see you blogging.headachenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-5805888274676389842012-04-13T20:12:01.415-04:002012-04-13T20:12:01.415-04:00Nice to see you back. I know how busy things are ...Nice to see you back. I know how busy things are with kids and a practice. I enjoy your posts as often as you can.<br /><br />Private practice allows you to do what you want only if you are solo. If you are in a group practice, you still have somewhat of a committee mentality. That's what you are running into. You need to decide if the advantages of sharing patients and call make up for the restraints of having to do some things as a group.<br /><br />Keep us posted on your decision process.lasermedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00854637714377068448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-3252964932427101952012-04-13T18:03:09.332-04:002012-04-13T18:03:09.332-04:00I went the private practice route because of my ob...I went the private practice route because of my obsessive compulsion to keep other people from touching my patients. (Funny, huh?) I honestly enjoy teaching (in very small doses), but find the academic environment as a whole stifling and the undercurrent/drive to publish/climb the ladder unnerving. I think that the older physicians in my practice have just fallen behind in some current practice guidelines (WRT to GBS, GDM, etc.), not in a way that endangers patients, but I knew we could do better.<br /><br />I do believe that private practice can be more flexible (once you are in the driver's seat, which, heretofore, I have not completely been). Some of my partners do GYN only, some of my partners work only 4 days a week instead of 5 (while still taking call), etc. They "eat what they kill," so they work as much or as little as they want to make in salary. That is where the flexibility lies...after partnership, supposedly, if I make it! :)dr. whoo?https://www.blogger.com/profile/10315615480530297472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-37998156216724479122012-04-13T16:22:28.240-04:002012-04-13T16:22:28.240-04:00Honestly, hearing your description of the practice...Honestly, hearing your description of the practice situation (you, as the junior partner working to increase standards) makes me wish you were in academics, training residents! But I guess we all have to keep learning from each other. <br /><br />I have nothing to contribute to your question as I am still in training myself and pondering the academics vs community question (although I would probably go the Kaiser route than private practice). I was really interested by your comment in the MiM site that the flexibility was a benefit of PP, because I never associated the two. I always thought, because of the bottom line issue, that PP was the least flexible. Keep blogging about how you come to this decision!The Red Humorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09797382106235457180noreply@blogger.com