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Score 99 USMLE blog: Patient Note
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Score 99 at USMLE. Choose a topic to study. 30 yo female c/o [CC]. Pain in abdomen x 2 days. ODP and CC description]. Pain is in the lower half of her abdomen, colicky, 7/10 without any radiation. Pain started at rest and gradually worsened to present state. Has taken 2 tabs of Tums today morning with partial relief. There is no specific aggrevating factor. Associated symptoms from the affected system]. Review of other systems]. No cough. No pain elsewhere in the body, No trauma, No urinary complaints.
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Score 99 USMLE blog: What to take to the Step 2CS test center
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Score 99 at USMLE. Choose a topic to study. What to take to the Step 2CS test center. The four things you need to take to the test center are as follows:. If you forget they will provide one but it is generally recommended that you take your own). If you forget they will provide one but it is generally recommended that you take your own. And of course make sure the pockets are empty! June 7, 2009 at 1:46 PM. June 8, 2011 at 1:18 AM. Thanks Drager. I took some chocolates and I was so so glad I did.
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Score 99 USMLE blog: Challenging Questions
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Score 99 at USMLE. Choose a topic to study. There are 4 steps to answering a challenging question. Most people do the 2 nd. Step but forget the rest. 1st- Express your understanding for the SP's. Ask if they have more questions. The basic idea to is to tell the SP that more diagnostic tests would be needed before one can be sure. Nevertheless read through the examples below . Q "Can you give me some antibiotics to get better? Q "Do you think I will be able to use my leg again like before? A "Mr Smith I t...
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Score 99 USMLE blog: USMLE Step 2 CS overview
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Score 99 at USMLE. Choose a topic to study. USMLE Step 2 CS overview. I recommend making a d. Iary with useful notes from all the available resources and then using that diary for practice. You should try and make a rough ‘pro forma’ that you can use for every case. Patient notes are very crucial in scoring your exam performance. Many tend to underestimate this part of the CS exam. You must practice writing the patient notes many times before you actually take the exam. General things to remember:. Do no...
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Score 99 USMLE blog: Step 2 CS Counseling
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Score 99 at USMLE. Choose a topic to study. Step 2 CS Counseling. Most patients in the CS exam will either be. Alcoholic just counsel him as follows. Mr Smith drugs are not the only things that will help control your blood sugars. Regular exercise and modified diet will play a big role in managing your diabetes. In addition diabetes makes you more prone to infection, especially infection of your feet. You. Will outgrow their symptoms. A number of behavioral modifications can help decrease. Alarms or even...
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Score 99 USMLE blog: Heriditary spherocytosis
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Score 99 at USMLE. Choose a topic to study. The following article covers most of the important points about Hereditary spherocytosis (HS) that are tested in the USMLE exam. Pay close attention to bold phrases. As they are key points that appear in the exam as questions/hints. HS is a common inherited hemolytic anemia resulting from abnormalities in the proteins of the red blood cell (RBC) membrane ( mainly spectrin but also ankyrin, protein 4.2, and band 3. It is usually inherited in an autosomal dominant.
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Indiana University Embryology Animations. This is essentially a tool to find out how you would score on the actual exam given several other indicators such as your UWorld percentage or your NBME score. Are you a competitive applicant for Residency? Essentially, this website answer that question and gives you a good idea of where you stand alongside your peers. I found their list of residency and fellowship programs helpful. The Rumors Were True. A look inside the Life of a Pediatric Oncologist. Middot; C...
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Score 99 USMLE blog: Clavice Fracture
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Score 99 at USMLE. Choose a topic to study. Clavicle is the bone most commonly fractured during labor and delivery. Although difficult delivery of the shoulder, or extended arms in breech deliveries increase the chances of a clavicle fractures, they can be present even with a history of a normal delivery. Diagnosis: In addition to delivery history the following features may point towards the diagnosis:. Palpable crepitus or bony irregularity early on. Thank you for your time. List of DOs and DON'Ts.
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Score 99 USMLE blog: Popular Mnemonics for Step 2CS
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Score 99 at USMLE. Choose a topic to study. Popular Mnemonics for Step 2CS. Occurance of same symptoms. Is very important. Do not forget to ask the occupation. One trick I learnt from an online blog was to ask about the occupation while washing my hands. Some people like to use the mnemonic SODA for detailed social history. ( Smoking, Occupation, Drugs and Alcohol). Intensity ask to rate severity (1/10). Have you ever felt you needed to Cut. Down on your drinking? You by criticizing your drinking? Subscr...
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