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App Review: USMLE Microbiology Board Review Apps on Android and iTunes

rstigall — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:00:46 +0000

By Ravish Amin Supplementing First Aid for Immunology and Microbiology with board review apps challenges you to review a variety of content. Because microbiology involves reviewing virology, mycology, parasitology, bacteriology, and immunology, choosing the right study resource is pretty [...]

Join us for a FREE Webinar: First Aid for the Wards by Dr. Tao Le

rstigall — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:15:54 +0000

Join us for a FREE Webinar on May 29 Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/807182600 Dr. Tao Le, series editor for First Aid, invites you to a free Webinar Tuesday, May 29th, from 9-10pm EDT! This high-yield [...]

USMLERx Step 2 Qmax Question #21367

rstigall — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:00:46 +0000

A 32-year-old G1P0 woman who is 26 weeks’ pregnant presents to her obstetrician for a routine prenatal visit. The pregnancy has been uncomplicated, and the patient’s weight gain has been appropriate. Her blood pressure has ranged from 105/90 to 120/85 mm Hg. Her urine has not shown any proteinuria [...]

Surviving Step 1: Countdown – the Week of the Exam

rstigall — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:54 +0000

By Walter Wiggins 1 week prior to Test Day Approximately one week prior to test day, make sure you have a copy of your test registration printed out and some form of government-issued photo identification with your signature on it. It is very important that your name on your photo ID matches the [...]

USMLERx Step 1 Qmax Question #1115

rstigall — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:00:43 +0000

A 4-year-old boy is brought to his pediatrician’s office by his mother because he has been “acting out” for the past 6 months. The child’s past medical history is unremarkable, and he has reached all of his developmental milestones on time. The pediatrician inquires about the parent’s disciplinary [...]

Maintaining Empathy Throughout Medical School

rstigall — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:03 +0000

A study performed at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences questions whether or not medical students maintain their empathy towards patients as their studies progress. The study raises some interesting points about the difficult road students must follow throughout medical school. Of [...]

Join us for a FREE Webinar: First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK by Dr. Tao Le

rstigall — Sat, 19 May 2012 04:05:29 +0000

Join us for a FREE Webinar on June 5 Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/842863177 This informative talk from Dr. Tao Le, Series Editor for First Aid, will cover the basics of the USMLE Step 2 CK including an overview of the boards, goal [...]

NEW Basic Sciences Errata Posted!

rstigall — Sat, 19 May 2012 03:18:34 +0000

The UPDATED OFFICIAL errata for the 2nd editions of First Aid for the Basic Sciences: General Principles and First Aid for the Basic Sciences: Organ Systems are now posted on our Errata Page. This update reflects content errors and typos that may create confusion that were submitted before [...]

App Review: BioDigital Human

rstigall — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:51 +0000

By Ravish Amin The surge in apps for anatomy has given medical students a choice in how they choose to learn anatomy. While most apps include excellent anatomical detail about the human body, only some apps combine these visuals with great software features, resulting in a systems-based approach [...]

USMLERx Step 2 Qmax Question #21327

rstigall — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:47 +0000

A 60-year-old woman with coronary artery disease and hypertension is in the intensive care unit recovering from a partial colectomy. She tolerated the procedure well and had a normal initial postoperative course. However, on postoperative day 3 she is found on the floor, confused and agitated. Her [...]