Category: Allopathic Medicine (MD)
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Second Degree Mobitz type II AV block
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Enhance your USMLE® Step 2 CK exam prep with this clinical case involving a 66-year-old woman with left-sided weakness and symptoms suggestive of cardiac issues. Test your clinical knowledge and improve your diagnostic skills for effective patient care!
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Syncopal Episode
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 65-year-old man who suddenly collapsed when crossing the street. An electrocardiogram is demonstrated below. Can you figure out which pathophysiologic process is likely the result of this cardiac activity? A…
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OMM Question of the Day: OA Joint Motion Testing
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A 27-year-old woman presents to the clinic for neck pain. She has experienced several episodes of this neck pain since it started two weeks ago. She describes it as a dull ache at the upper part of the back of her neck, extending into the bottom of her scalp. It…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Severe Lower-Extremity Cramping
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 52-year-old man with severe lower-extremity cramping. The cramping appeared after recent thyroid surgery. Can you figure it out? A 52-year-old man comes to the emergency room because of severe…
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The Best Medical Podcasts
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Medical podcasts provide a cost and time-effective way for physicians and medical students to learn more about the field of medicine. Whether it’s keeping up to date on the latest research or learning how to avoid burnout, the best medical podcasts provide countless learning opportunities that help you become a better…
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Things I’ve Learned About Communication in a Country with 11 Official Languages
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Communication with patients is not always easy. It can get even more complicated when you do not speak the same language. Tom, a 3rd-year medical student, is sharing with us three tips on how to communicate better. We are always told that a comprehensive history can lead you to a…
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Experiencing Our Patients’ Humanity
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Varun introduces his experience with the Northeast Ohio Medical University-Cleveland State University Partnership for Urban Health, which hopes to address complex systemic issues through multidisciplinary medical education. The Partnership for Urban Health was founded in 2010 in an effort to address health disparities within the city of Cleveland. Reported disparities include those…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Ankle-Brachial Index
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Prep for the USMLE Step 2 CK with this case that tests you on what index is preferred in diagnosing peripheral vascular disease with calcified arteries and claudication.
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Studying Medicine in a Collapsing Country
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Rebecca shares what it is like to study medicine in a collapsing country. In recent years the people of Lebanon had to deal with political protests, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a catastrophic blast that killed many people. Read on to find out what it is like to try to pursue…
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Battling Impostor Syndrome: How to Fight Back
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Impostor Syndrome and Failure are phenomena that gravely affect the mental health of students in the healthcare sector. This article focuses on how students can cope. Impostor syndrome is falsely believing that one is inferior to others based on fear of failure or disappointment. This is not an uncommon phenomenon amongst…
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Active Recall: The Most Effective High-Yield Learning Technique
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Are you maximizing your study effectiveness? Many healthcare and medical students rely on familiar methods like rereading text or flashcards without realizing it’s less effective. Discover science-backed study techniques that can improve learning, boost your exam performance, and transform your study habits.
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Taking Care of Your Mental Health as a Medical Student
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With the go-go-go pace of medical school, taking stock of your mental health can be a challenge. In today’s post, medical student Shrishti Sahai offers useful tips on how to keep your mindset healthy while dealing with the stress of learning medicine. Medical school is tough, and it takes a…
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What It’s Like to Study Medicine in Colombia
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Curious about studying medicine in Colombia? Learn about top medical schools, admission processes, education options, and unique student experiences across the country.
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OMM Question of the Day: Chapman Points
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Explore a clinical case presenting with headaches and tachycardia. Discover how to locate the anterior adrenal Chapman point for diagnosis and treatment.
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Thyroid Storm
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Here’s another USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 45-year-old woman with altered mental status, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Medical history is remarkable for long-standing Graves disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease. IV propranolol is initiated. Which additional medications should also be administered to this patient? A 45-year-old woman presents…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Progressive Lethargy
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Each week, Osmosis shares a USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 4-year-old boy with progressive lethargy, headaches, and worsening vision. A brain MRI shows a lesion in the fourth ventricle with dilated ventricles. Can you figure the most likely diagnosis? A…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Urethritis
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Each week, Osmosis shares a USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 26-year-old man with penile discharge and urination pain after engaging in unprotected sexual intercourse. Can you figure it out? A 26-year-old man presents to his primary care physician with…
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My Journey to Medical School
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Follow a medical student’s inspiring story of overcoming obstacles, staying motivated, and never giving up on the dream to become a physician.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: AV Block
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Each week, Osmosis shares a USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 20-year-old male patient with a seemingly abnormal ECG reading. Can you figure it out? A 20-year-old male college student comes to the clinic with an ECG obtained at a health…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Dizziness Episodes
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Each week, Osmosis shares a USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 60-year-old woman with episodes of dizziness for the past month. The episodes usually occur when she gets up from bed, gets up from a seated position, or turns her…
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How to Use LinkedIn Effectively in Medical School
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A handy guide to using LinkedIn with practical tips for building a strong profile, networking effectively, and connecting with influential healthcare professionals.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Cervix
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Each week, Osmosis shares a USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a speculum exam and the area from where the sample is obtained. Can you figure it out? A 30-year-old woman comes to her primary care physician for an annual examination.…
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OMM Question of the Day: Left neck pain
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Today’s OMM question involves a 28-year-old woman who was recently brought to the emergency department with six days of neck pain and arm numbness. MRI of the cervical spine shows a minimal herniation of the nucleus pulposus below the C7 vertebra. What is the correct treatment for this patient’s symptoms? …
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Words Matter: The Power of Inclusive Language in Medicine
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As healthcare professionals, you will be called on to continue learning and growing for the duration of your career. Yes, you’ll know more as a seasoned worker than someone fresh out of school. However, you will also build up automatic responses and—yes, it happens even to the best of us—blind…
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I Failed Med Surg, What Do I Do Now?
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Failing a course in nursing school must be one of the hardest things to experience in your college career. Unfortunately, because of the climate we live in, we sometimes put our success on a time limit. This can be both a good and a bad thing; a good thing because…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Chest Pain
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We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 66-year-old man with sharp chest pain. What would be the most appropriate definitive treatment for this patient’s condition? A 66-year-old man presents to the emergency department with sudden onset sharp chest pain radiating to the…
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Importance of Review of Systems
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Discover how a complete review of systems (ROS) can lead to making critical diagnoses and ultimately improving patient outcomes.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Acute Pancreatitis
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Each week, Osmosis shares a USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 44-year-old man with abdominal pain and nausea. Abdominal examination shows tenderness and rigidity over the epigastric and periumbilical regions. Can you figure it out? A 44-year-old man comes to the…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Nelson Syndrome
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We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 45-year-old man with morning headaches who underwent bilateral adrenalectomy to treat his Cushing syndrome. Which of the following is the next best step in management? A 45-year-old man comes to his outpatient provider because of…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Diverticulum Formation
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Each week, Osmosis shares a USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 55-year-old man with alternating episodes of loose stools and constipation over the past several months, with associated cramping abdominal pain. Can you figure it out? A 55-year-old man presents…