Category: Allopathic Medicine (MD)
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Networking for Success: Strategies Every Health Professional Should Know
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Discover the power of networking in healthcare with practical strategies designed for medical students, faculty, and professionals. This short guide covers the essentials of building meaningful connections, overcoming common networking challenges, and making the best of both formal and informal opportunities to enhance your career. Embrace the art of networking…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Skin blistering
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Get ready for the USMLE® Step 1 exam with a case study on skin blistering and Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Learn to identify common triggers, including medications like trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and understand the importance of recognizing and addressing this serious condition. Test your clinical knowledge and prepare effectively for Step 1!
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How to Use Osmosis Quizzes to Prep for USMLE Step 1
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Prepare for the USMLE Step 1 exam using Osmosis quizzes! Learn how to integrate practice questions into your study routine, use active recall and spaced repetition, and track your progress for your optimal exam performance. Discover the benefits of engaging with practice questions and take your preparation to the next…
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How to Collaborate with Your ER Attending
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Embark on your emergency medicine clerkship with confidence by learning how to effectively collaborate with your ER attending. This guide covers essential skills for taking patient histories, understanding the flow of the emergency department, and communicating effectively with patients and colleagues. Enhance your clinical practice and build strong professional relationships…
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The Top 10 Helpful Medical Mnemonics from Osmosis
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Dive into the whirlwind of medical school with these top 10 mnemonics designed to enhance your learning and retention. From assessing melanoma to mastering heart sounds, these clever memory aids will help you navigate your studies and prepare for clinical practice. Keep them close to achieve success in your medical…
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Clerkship Tips: How to Administer a Mental Status Examination
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The Mental Status Exam (MSE) is essential for evaluating psychological functioning in clinical practice. This guide explores its components, significance, and tips for effective implementation in patient assessments, making it a valuable tool for healthcare providers across various specialties.
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Developing Clinical Thinking Early in Future Physicians
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Clinical thinking is the cornerstone of medical practice, enabling physicians to make accurate diagnoses, devise effective treatment plans, and provide exceptional patient care. For medical educators, fostering this critical skill set in future physicians early in their training is essential.
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10 Examples of Outdated Heart Health Advice
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Cardiovascular diseases are a top cause of death worldwide. Health guidelines have changed as medical research has advanced our understanding of risk factors, like smoking. Staying updated on current research helps people make informed decisions about heart health and adopt practices to prevent heart disease and support long-term cardiovascular well-being.
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Medication effects
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Delve into a clinical case of a 67-year-old woman with intermittent palpitations and fatigue. Identify potential arrhythmias and the best treatment option for her condition.
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How to Collaborate Effectively with Your Attending: Neurology Edition
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Welcome to your neurology clerkship! Discover key strategies for mastering patient examinations, enhancing clinical skills, and maximizing learning opportunities during this unique rotation.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Epinephrine response
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Examine a clinical case of a 73-year-old man with hypotension during surgery and learn about the pharmacological mechanisms, including desensitization, affecting his response to epinephrine. Enhance your understanding of managing intraoperative hypotension effectively.
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A Quick Reference Guide to Female Reproductive Health Disorders
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Reproductive health is vital for overall well-being. Learn about common disorders such as PCOS, endometriosis, and infertility to foster open conversations and improve health outcomes. Empower yourself with knowledge and break down barriers to reproductive health discussions.
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Neck pain
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Enhance your diagnostic skills and prepare effectively for the USMLE® Step 2 exam by exploring a case study involving a 36-year-old woman with acute neck pain following a motor vehicle collision.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Prostate nodule
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Delve into today’s USMLE® Step 1 question on prostate cancer metastasis and understand the anatomical pathways and clinical implications involved.
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The Best Resolutions for Healthcare Students in 2025
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Embrace the opportunity to thrive in your medical education with crucial resolutions tailored to healthcare students. From prioritizing self-care and enhancing clinical skills to fostering professional relationships and engaging in lifelong learning, these strategies will help you excel in your journey as a future healthcare professional.
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Leg pain
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Prep for the USMLE® Step 2 CK exam with this case study that focuses on a 36-year-old woman with acute leg pain. Learn how to recognize the common origins of thrombus and identify appropriate management steps. Dive into the details and sharpen your clinical skills for effective patient care!
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Pancreatitis
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Today, let’s focus on USMLE Step 1, with a question on acute pancreatitis. Can you recommend the appropriate diagnostic investigations, interpret the findings to establish a diagnosis, and describe the essential treatment options? Are you able to recall and recognize the clinical features and complications associated with this condition? Sharpen…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Serum potassium
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Prepare for your USMLE Step 2 CK with a question focusing on hypokalemia in adults. Can you formulate and prioritize a differential diagnosis for a patient presenting with hypokalemia, and identify the additional tests needed to confirm your diagnoses? Enhance your clinical reasoning skills with this important assessment. A 26-year-old…
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How to Collaborate with Your Psychiatry Attending
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Welcome to your new psychiatry clerkship! To help you thrive during your clinical rotations, we’re sharing practical, hands-on advice from experienced medical professionals to help you make the most of your psychiatry rotation. We’ve compiled a quick psychiatry clerkship guide to help you seamlessly navigate your psychiatry rotation. The Fundamentals of…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Cardiac catheterization
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Prepare for your USMLE Step 1 with a question focusing on Eisenmenger syndrome. Can you summarize the pathophysiology of this condition and recognize its key clinical features? Sharpen your understanding of this critical cardiovascular topic! A 25-year-old man is referred to a cardiologist for evaluation for intermittent cyanosis and exercise…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Ear pain
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Just in time with a new USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 3-year-old boy with ear pain in his right ear along with a cough and nasal congestion. The patient is on high-dose amoxicillin and acetaminophen, but returns 48 hours later for reassessment. What’s the…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Viral hepatitis
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Prepare for the USMLE Step 1 exam with this detailed question about a 28-year-old woman experiencing severe abdominal pain and jaundice after returning from a trip to Southeast Asia. What family of viruses causes patchy necrosis of the liver? Test your knowledge and deepen your understanding of viral infections. A…
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Dispelling Disability Myths: Helpful Insights for Aspiring Healthcare Professionals
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According to the CDC, approximately one in four US adults will experience a disability at some point in their lives. Despite how common disability is, people with disabilities face ongoing misconceptions and biases that contribute to existing disparities in healthcare access and quality. It’s crucial to address and dispel these…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: LARC
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Prepare for your USMLE Step 2 CK with a question focusing on obtaining and interpreting the elements of a focused history for a patient presenting for permanent contraception (sterilization).A 23-year-old woman, gravida 0, presents to the office to discuss contraception. She does not want children and does not desire to…
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Understanding Substance Use Disorder: A helpful guide for health professionals
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Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a health condition involving a patient’s uncontrolled use of a substance, such as alcohol, drugs, and medications, that affects an individual’s daily life by impairing their physical and mental health, along with social functioning. There are about 20 million people in the US (approximately 6% of the total…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Histologic analysis
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Prepare for the USMLE Step 1 exam with this detailed question about a 57-year-old woman with malaise and intermittent fevers over the past several weeks. Can you correctly identify which of the following findings is most likely to be demonstrated on histologic analysis? A 57-year-old woman presents to her primary care…
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A Quick Reference Guide to Male Reproductive Health Disorders
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Despite the importance of reproductive health in relation to overall well-being, many people avoid discussing it due to stigma, cultural norms, fear of judgment, lack of awareness, privacy concerns, and apprehension about medical intervention. Yet several reproductive health conditions significantly impact not only a male patient’s physical health but also…
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Top Ten Health Conditions That Are Easily Misdiagnosed
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An accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of medicine and the basis for any treatment. Nonetheless, a misdiagnosis can happen to any clinician due to a variety of issues, including overlapping symptoms or referencing an incomplete medical history. Let’s look at a quick case study to consider the challenges and potential…
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A Quick Mental Health Treatment Guide for Clinicians: Classic Psychotherapies
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When contemplating the concept of psychotherapy, it’s not uncommon to conjure up images of a grand office space adorned with an extravagant leather sofa, where a patient reclines while reflecting on past childhood experiences. While this depiction may be prevalent in pop culture, it’s essential to recognize that psychotherapy includes…
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How to Study Anatomy: Tips and Tricks from Health Professionals
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Unlock effective anatomy study strategies with tips on identifying your learning style, using mnemonics and visuals, managing study sessions, and boosting retention through group work.