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USMLE in 2012Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What are most popular materials for USMLE Step 1 in 2012?I am afraid the list remains the same as last year:Kaplan Step 1 Video Lectures (make sure this is 2010)Kaplan Step 1 Notes (ditto)Goljan Pathology LecturesMinarcik Pathology LecturesPass Program Video LecturesDoctors in Training Video LecturesDo you think differently? Let me know.powered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people)
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - January 15, 2012 Category: USMLE Tags: usmle 2012 Source Type: blogs

New attempt limit for USMLE examinationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The USMLE Program is introducing a limit on the total number of times an examinee can take the same Step or Step Component. When this limit takes effect, an examinee will be ineligible to take a Step or Step Component if the examinee has made six or more prior attempts to pass that Step or Step Component, including incomplete attempts.powered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people)
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - October 1, 2011 Category: USMLE Source Type: blogs

Relationship between USMLE’s 2-digit and 3-digit score scalesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
It was recently announced that starting July 1, 2011, USMLE would begin the process of eliminating the reporting of results on the 2-digit score scale to all score users except the examinee and the state licensing authority to whom results are reported at the examinee’s request. Other users of USMLE results who have focused on the 2-digit score scale in the past will need to transition to using the 3-digit score. A table that will allow users to look up the 3-digit score(s) that corresponds approximately to a specific 2-digit score on recently administered Step 1 (since January 2010) and Step 2 CK (since July 1, 2010) ex...
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - October 1, 2011 Category: USMLE Source Type: blogs

USMLE materials - Step 1 OverviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
I am often asked what are the best USMLE materials. Here is my view for 2011.Kaplan Video Lectures for USMLE Step 1. This is a 200 hour review of Step 1 subjects by best Professors. IF you have time and money to attend Kaplan Live Center - do this. If you are on a tight budget (like everyone else) - ask your friends. They might be able to point you in a right direction on how to download a copy of Kaplan Step 1 Video.Kaplan Notes - Just like Kaplan Video Lectures, they are impossible to obtain if you have not attended Kaplan Live Center. This is a set of 8 books, 2000 pages total. Very good summary of all Step 1 Subj...
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - August 30, 2011 Category: USMLE Tags: goljan pathology goljan audio transcript kaplan video 2010 first aid kaplan notes step 1 pass program usmle step1 Source Type: blogs

Minarcik Pathology LecturesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
http://www.usmletorrent.com/minarcik-pathology-lectures/Minarcik Pathology Lectures - available for free for limited period.powered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people)
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - August 7, 2011 Category: USMLE Tags: minarcik pathology Source Type: blogs

USMLE prep materials - 2011 surveyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What are your recommendations for USMLE prep materials for Step 1?I would be interested to understand if there are any changes to the usual USMLE top materials list:Goljan Pathology LecturesKaplan 2010 Video LecturesStep 1 Doctors in Training Video LecturesKaplan 2010 NotesStep 1 Pass Program 2010 editionAny other suggestionspowered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people)
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - June 26, 2011 Category: USMLE Tags: usmle kaplan video 2010 step 1 pass program goljan Source Type: blogs

USMLE Community - which are you using frequently?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
I would like to get your opinion about USMLE online communities. Which one do you use frequently (usmle.net; 4usmle.com; 4usmle.net; prepusmle.com; imgboards.com etc.) - if you use more than 1 community - why is that? How would you describe ideal USMLE online community? Do you want it to be more like facebook, i.e. social interactive community?Your feedback is very valuable for us and will be appreciated.powered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people)
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - May 27, 2011 Category: USMLE Tags: USMLE community Source Type: blogs

The AMA's Medical App CompetitionDigitaldoc's Residency DiaryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Feeling Appilicious ? Got an idea ? The American Medical Association wants to reward you for it.All you need is a idea and a description of features - no programming or drawing.The Downside ? The submission agreement :"If you share your App Idea with the AMA, you will forfeit proprietary rights to your App Idea."(does not matter whether you win it or no)So then you have to wonder, if the app (Source: USMLEtoMD.com Blog Updates: Keep Track !)
Source: USMLEtoMD.com Blog Updates: Keep Track ! - April 8, 2011 Category: USMLE Authors: Digitaldoc, MD Source Type: blogs

Surgery Externship @ St. John Med Center, OHUSCE Blog: Observerships, Externships, Electives List for IMGsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Thanks to an update from a reader - the Cardiothoracic Surgery externship that I had posted earlier at Bryn Mawr Hospital, PA has now shifted to St. John Medical Center at Westlake, OH, a 200-bed hospital affiliated to Case Medical Center University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH. The physician facilitating the externship is the same - Dr. Robert Boova.Like mentioned before, this is a cardiothoracic (Source: USMLEtoMD.com Blog Updates: Keep Track !)
Source: USMLEtoMD.com Blog Updates: Keep Track ! - March 29, 2011 Category: USMLE Authors: Digitaldoc, MD Source Type: blogs

This blog has movedUSCE Blog: Observerships, Externships, Electives List for IMGsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This blog is now located at http://usce.blogspot.com/. You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click here. For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to http://usce.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default. (Source: USMLEtoMD.com Blog Updates: Keep Track !)
Source: USMLEtoMD.com Blog Updates: Keep Track ! - March 28, 2011 Category: USMLE Authors: Digitaldoc, MD Source Type: blogs

Surgery Observership / Externships at Univ. FloridaUSCE Blog: Observerships, Externships, Electives List for IMGsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The General Surgery residency at University of Florida @ Gainsville does take in a few IMGs into their program each year - either Green card holders or on J1-visas, as evidenced by the resident listing with medical schoolsAbout Observerships, here is what the applicant webpage says:"International student Observerships will be considered for a fee. Externships are must be arranged in advance (Source: USMLEtoMD.com Blog Updates: Keep Track !)
Source: USMLEtoMD.com Blog Updates: Keep Track ! - March 28, 2011 Category: USMLE Authors: Digitaldoc, MD Source Type: blogs

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"You Can Call me 'Dr. J'..."Use this on Step 2 CS as well as real life ! Many IMGs have names or last names that Americans find tough to pronounce. I have seen official name-changing common amongst my Chinese friends. If you have had a problem getting your name across in a single pronunciation, instead of wasting time and struggling with the patient getting your name right, it's ok to say - "Hi (Source: MY USMLE STEP 2 CS (CSA) STUDY NOTES-N-TIPS-N-TRICKS)
Source: MY USMLE STEP 2 CS (CSA) STUDY NOTES-N-TIPS-N-TRICKS - March 25, 2011 Category: USMLE Authors: Digitaldoc, MD Source Type: blogs

"You Can Call me 'Dr. J'..."Use this on Step 2 CS as well asMY USMLE STEP 2 CS (CSA) STUDY NOTES-N-TIPS-N-TRICKSEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
"You Can Call me 'Dr. J'..."Use this on Step 2 CS as well as real life ! Many IMGs have names or last names that Americans find tough to pronounce. I have seen official name-changing common amongst my Chinese friends. If you have had a problem getting your name across in a single pronunciation, instead of wasting time and struggling with the patient getting your name right, it's ok to say - "Hi (Source: USMLEtoMD.com Blog Updates: Keep Track !)
Source: USMLEtoMD.com Blog Updates: Keep Track ! - March 25, 2011 Category: USMLE Authors: Digitaldoc, MD Source Type: blogs

H1b Caps for IMG Residents / Physicians ?H1B, J1 Visa, Waiver, Green Card Tips for IMGs , FMGs & Residency Seeking Foreign DoctEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Blame the poor U.S. economy on this one....Like I have mentioned on this blog before, H1B visas are of two types - cap-exempt (for jobs with non-profits and government sectors) and capped (for jobs with for-profit companies). Since most hospitals are non-profit organizations, physicians usually got under the non-capped H1b visas. But since the U.S. economy tanked and jobs got scarce, the 65,000 (Source: USMLEtoMD.com Blog Updates: Keep Track !)
Source: USMLEtoMD.com Blog Updates: Keep Track ! - March 24, 2011 Category: USMLE Authors: Digitaldoc, MD Source Type: blogs

drfouly.com is downEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
As checked by http://www.downornot.com/drfoulyAustin, US: couldn't connect to host(111) ; 178ms DOWNVancouver, CA: couldn't connect to host(111) ; 382ms DOWNSan Francisco, US: couldn't connect to host(111) ; 244ms DOWNpowered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people)
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - January 23, 2011 Category: USMLE Tags: drfouly Source Type: blogs

What is OpenEMR and how to get a demoEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Here is a quick way to access OpenEMR and understand how easy to get $44,000 from US Government for a medical practice.Follow this link: http://opensourceemr.com:2096/openemr/interface/login/login_frame.phpUsername:Password admin:pass physician:physician receptionist:receptionistpowered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people)
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - January 3, 2011 Category: USMLE Tags: OpenEMR Source Type: blogs

How to save $44,000 if you are a medical doctorEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
With the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, qualified professionals (physicians, dentists, optometrists, podiatrists, and some chiropractors) can realize up to $44,000 in Medicare incentives (or $63,750 through Medicaid) through meaningful use of a certified electronic medical records software system, such as OpenEMR.Medical providers who do not demonstrate 'meaningful use' of a certified EHR system by 2014 will see a decrease of 1% in their Medicare fee schedules for 2015. Medicare fee payment reductions will continue annually, up to a maximum of 5% if it is determined that total EHR adoption is under 75% of eligible...
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - January 3, 2011 Category: USMLE Tags: Open EMR Source Type: blogs

USMLETORRENT.com - new usmle siteEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Have you seen new site for USMLE takers?http://www.usmletorrent.comA lot of new USMLE materials - Pass Program 2010; Kaplan Video 2010 and many more.powered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people)
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - December 19, 2010 Category: USMLE Tags: USMLE 2010 kaplan video 2010 step1 step 1 pass program Source Type: blogs

Kaplan Step 2 Lectures - 2010 editionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Kaplan Step 2 Lectures are now available in HD quality. If you have seen Step 1 Kaplan Video Lectures 2010 Edition then you will really like 2010 edition of Step 2 Kaplan Lectures. They are crystall crisp, quality is very good and you can watch them full-screen in a very good definition.I recommend you ask your friends around about these great video lectures for Step 2.powered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people)
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - October 25, 2010 Category: USMLE Tags: step 2 kaplan video USMLE 2010 Source Type: blogs

Toronto Notes 2010Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Are you looking for a FREE download of Toronto Notes 2010?You can get this here:http://www.usmletorrent.com/september-promotionpowered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people)
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - September 18, 2010 Category: USMLE Tags: toronto notes Source Type: blogs

Step 1 Pass Program 2010Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
is now available for USMLE Takers. This is an excellent source of great high-yield materials for Step 1 and Step 2 in a high-quality Video format. If you have not done so - please ask your friends about this video lecture set.powered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people)
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - September 18, 2010 Category: USMLE Tags: step 1 pass program Source Type: blogs

How Student Loans workEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Student loans are a way to pay for higher education. Whether you love debt or you hate it, student loans are an investment in your future. They can make an education possible when there is no other way. This page covers the basics of student loans and points you towards additional resources.Student loans are unique because they have some special features. You often get an attractive interest rate, and almost any student can borrow some money – regardless of income or credit history.To get a student loan, your first step is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You should submit your FAFSA as s...
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - August 2, 2010 Category: USMLE Tags: stafford loans student loans FAFSA Source Type: blogs

Kaplan 2010 Video Lectures -MicrobiologyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: USMLE blog for smart people - July 22, 2010 Category: USMLE Tags: kaplan video microbiology USMLE 2010 Source Type: blogs

Kaplan USMLE 2010 Video Lectures -MicrobiologyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This is a free download sample of Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Video (2010 edition)powered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people)
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - July 22, 2010 Category: USMLE Tags: kaplan video microbiology USMLE 2010 free download free sample Source Type: blogs

Kaplan 2010 Video LecturesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Kaplan has posted their new 2009-2010 Videos on Youtube.It has many new features and it's in High-Definition and can be streamed online when you sign up for their courses.Here's one of the videospowered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people)
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - July 22, 2010 Category: USMLE Tags: kaplan video USMLE 2010 Source Type: blogs

Kaplan USMLE Step 1- 2010 Video LecturesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Kaplan has posted their new 2009-2010 USMLE Step 1 Videos on Youtube.It has many new features and it's in High-Definition and can be streamed online when you sign up for their courses.Here's one of the USMLE 2010 videos from Kaplan.powered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people)
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - July 22, 2010 Category: USMLE Tags: kaplan video USMLE 2010 step 1 video Source Type: blogs

Mksap 15Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
If you are looking for MKSAP 15 Digital and Audio Companion - drop me an email - usmlestep@gmail.com. This is not free!:-)powered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people)
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - July 11, 2010 Category: USMLE Tags: mksap 15 Source Type: blogs

Free USMLE DownloadsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Are you looking for free USMLE downloads?I suggest you take a look here:http://usmlestep.com/usmle-torrent.htmlWhat you can find:Step 1 Kaplan Video Lectures - Biochemistry SectionStep 2 Kaplan Video Lectures - Cardiology SectionStep 2 Surgery Recall in Mp3and many other USMLE stuffpowered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people)
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - July 11, 2010 Category: USMLE Tags: goljan step 2 biochemistry cardiology step 2 video step 1 video Source Type: blogs

Managing Menopaus - facts for COMPLEX/USMLEEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: USMLE blog for smart people - May 20, 2010 Category: USMLE Tags: usmle Source Type: blogs

Grenada #1 Rank in USMLE Step One and Step Two/CK in CaribbeanEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The students enrolled in medical school in Grenada – and St. George’s University School of Medicine is the only one - have put Grenada in first place for the highest first time pass rate on Step 1 and Step 2/CK for all countries with medical schools in the Caribbean over the past 15 years, according to a study just released in the journal, Academic Medicine. The authors state that there were 56 Caribbean medical schools during all or part of the period of study.The study ranked Grenada (SGUSOM) number one in the Step 1 (testing basic sciences knowledge) with an 84.4% pass rate for first time takers, well above the clos...
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - May 20, 2010 Category: USMLE Tags: failed USMLE exam Caribbean SGU Source Type: blogs

Free Download for USMLE Step 1Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Are you looking for Step 1 Kaplan Video Lectures? You can get a free download of Biochemistry section and understand the quality and usefullness of this videoset:http://usmlestep.com/usmle-torrent.htmlThis is a quite large download (5-6 GB), so make sure you have space on your hard drive and you have a good speed of internet access.powered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people)
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - May 20, 2010 Category: USMLE Tags: usmle torrent kaplan video Source Type: blogs

Best Schedule for Step 1 preparationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Anyone wants to recommend a good Step 1 Preparation schedule?I know 6-week schedule (or42-day) was pretty popular couple of years ago.This one:http://www.4usmle.net/showthread.php?49-42-Day-Study-Schedule-for-Step-1-USMLEAny other new smarter ways for formalised preparation schedule for Step 1?powered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people)
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - March 21, 2010 Category: USMLE Tags: step 1 percentile 42 day schedule 6 week schedule Source Type: blogs

Gold Standard TapesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Anyone knows what is happened to Gold Standard Tapes's website?I was trying to access it at www.boardprep.net and it is not responding.powered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people)
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - March 21, 2010 Category: USMLE Tags: gold standard tapes Source Type: blogs

Hospitalist Salaries seem to move in one direction: Upwards!Physicians / Doctors Salaries & Incomes in USA and the WorldEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 2009 salary survey by Today's Hospitalist concluded that the average 2009 Hospitalist salary offers stood at $226,000/year in the lower Midwest while the lowest salary offers occurred in the Northeast with $195,000/year. Those working in night shifts only (nocturnists) or as Hospitalist program directors may see 10-20% more income. All this certainly is not bad for 6 months a year (Remember, (Source: USMLEtoMD.com Blog Updates: Keep Track !)
Source: USMLEtoMD.com Blog Updates: Keep Track ! - March 15, 2010 Category: USMLE Authors: Digitaldoc, MD Source Type: blogs

2010 Residency Scramble ScheduleMy Post-Match Residency Scramble Tips-N-Tricks - Digitaldoc, MDEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Having to go through the scramble with sadness of not landing a match is understandably depressing, frustrating and can get confusing. It has been an expensive and a patient journey for almost all of you, but you gotta do what you gotta do. I wish you all good luck and hopefully this blog makes the scramble easier to understand...Thankfully, starting 2012, the barbaric mad-rush scramble will be (Source: USMLEtoMD.com Blog Updates: Keep Track !)
Source: USMLEtoMD.com Blog Updates: Keep Track ! - March 14, 2010 Category: USMLE Authors: Digitaldoc, MD Source Type: blogs

Family Medicine Observerships for IMGs @ ETSUUSCE Blog: Observerships, Externships, Electives List for IMGsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Though Family Medicine probably has the highest number unfilled residency positions each year, IMGs may not find it very easy to secure spots. A big concern among program directors is that candidates try to switch specialties after their first year, in essence, using family medicine as an experience building gig to apply to other specialties. Hence what they are looking for is signs of (Source: USMLEtoMD.com Blog Updates: Keep Track !)
Source: USMLEtoMD.com Blog Updates: Keep Track ! - March 10, 2010 Category: USMLE Authors: Digitaldoc, MD Source Type: blogs

ICU Observerships for IMGs @ Univ. PittsburghUSCE Blog: Observerships, Externships, Electives List for IMGsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Earlier on this blog, I had hinted at this possibility based on circumstantial evidence and now the Univ. Pittsburgh website does carry information about full fledged observership program for IMGs interested in Critical care medicine, which it appears has been around for a while... Also the program has unpaid and paid J1-research scholar programs. Critical Care medicine, as you may know, can be (Source: USMLEtoMD.com Blog Updates: Keep Track !)
Source: USMLEtoMD.com Blog Updates: Keep Track ! - March 10, 2010 Category: USMLE Authors: Digitaldoc, MD Source Type: blogs

Step 1 Kaplan Lectures -2007 EditionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Do you want to check the quality of Step 1 2007 Video Lectures?Now you can do this here:Download Step 1 Kaplan Biochemistry lecturespowered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people)
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - February 27, 2010 Category: USMLE Tags: usmle step 1 biochemistry kaplan video torrent Source Type: blogs

USMLE CommunityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
One of the most popular USMLE communities, www.4usmle.net changed their design.IT is more refreshing than previous one - and you can find a lot of useful USMLE materials.http://www.4usmle.netpowered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people)
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - February 21, 2010 Category: USMLE Tags: 4usmle forum Source Type: blogs

Medical School PodcastEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Are you preparing for USMLE and have a lot of questions?If yes, then Medical School Podcast can be right thing for you.I found this site the other day and was impressed with their original design and the idea of providing coaching and support for USMLE takers.It is like having an insider that guides you and provides a regular sessions and tips on how to prepare for exams -Speedreading, Study Techniques, Podcasts and many more...Give them a try...powered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people)
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - February 14, 2010 Category: USMLE Tags: medical school podcast speedreading Source Type: blogs

Emerging ThreatsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
To humans— An identified emerging threat to mankind (in the United States at least) is the smallest bacteria, Mycoplasma genitalium. It is sexually transmitted. According to the University of Texas Medical Branch’s (UTMB) Medical Discovery News, infection rate is up to 4% among young adults. To humans’ pockets— Chilly Saturday mornings such as today makes for a better appreciation of a warm cup of coffee and re-swooning over the beautiful new machine from Steve Jobs’ garage of translated technology. I have read the bashing, it doesn’t matter. It still passes as a looming (and welcome?) threat...
Source: the story of healing - January 30, 2010 Category: USMLE Authors: timelessboulevard Tags: 2010 Apple Computers Medicine Medicine 2.0 Public Health Technology coffee iPad LinkedIn Medical Discovery News Mycoplasma Mycoplasma genitalium STD Steve Jobs University of Texas Medical Branch UTMB Source Type: blogs

Emerging ThreatsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
To humans— An identified emerging threat to mankind (in the United States at least) is the smallest bacteria, Mycoplasma genitalium. It is sexually transmitted. According to the University of Texas Medical Branch‘s (UTMB) Medical Discovery News, infection rate is up to 4% among young adults. To humans’ pockets— Chilly Saturday mornings such as today makes for a better appreciation of a warm cup of coffee and re-swooning over the beautiful new machine from Steve Jobs’ garage of translated technology. I have read the bashing, it doesn’t matter. It still passes as a looming (and welcome?) threat...
Source: the story of healing - January 30, 2010 Category: USMLE Authors: timelessboulevard Tags: 2010 Apple Computers Medicine Medicine 2.0 Public Health Technology coffee iPad LinkedIn Medical Discovery News Mycoplasma Mycoplasma genitalium STD Steve Jobs University of Texas Medical Branch UTMB Source Type: blogs

Shifting Paradigm: Active and Towards More Efficient Patient CareEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The paradigm is shifting on patient care… and in many directions. One of the many things that is exciting about this century’s palpable heartbeat is a noticeable and rightfully unabashed effort by providers of medical and health care (and many others concerned) to wear their sneakers once again, run around, jump up and down, and explore further how patient care is delivered. The resulting new and wiser approach includes the actual patient in the team—having a more active role in the process. This, as we try to reduce (or eliminate) the insurance companies’ role, a separate story that I will leave to the experts...
Source: the story of healing - January 28, 2010 Category: USMLE Authors: timelessboulevard Tags: 2010 Health Care Medicine Paradigm Shift Technology Media In Medicine New York Times Sindya N. Bhanoo Denmark Electronic Health Records Electronic Medical Records Dr. Klaus Phanareth Danstrup telemedicine Age Management Medicin Source Type: blogs

USMLE Step 2 Video LecturesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Are you looking for an inexpensive and fast way to get Step 2 Video Materials? One of the main problems with buying stuff on disks is that they get scratched... in transit, in storage. Most importantly you only found this when you have couple of days before exam to make a very quick review of materials.Our friends from www.usmlestep.com are offering innovative way to get Step 2 Video Lectures. Now you can download Step 2 Kaplan Video Lectures from the fast servers and store this on your hard drive. Basically if you have 2 Mbit/s connection, you can download full package in 24 hours.Do the rest of math yourself... with 4 or...
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - January 28, 2010 Category: USMLE Tags: USMLE step 2 usmle torrent kaplan video Source Type: blogs

Mnemonic: Definition of Metabolic SyndromeSmart MD : Medical Mnemonics & Study TechniquesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
So once again I find the rare time to post something from my busy residency schedule. I hear the word "Metabolic Syndrome" so often that a quick way of remembering the definition criteria became necessary. Think this syndrome everytime you see an overweight individual with central obesity.Based on the ATP III criteria, Metabolic Syndrome is established if 3 of 5 criteria are met: And what better (Source: USMLEtoMD.com Blog Updates: Keep Track !)
Source: USMLEtoMD.com Blog Updates: Keep Track ! - January 14, 2010 Category: USMLE Authors: Digitaldoc, MD Source Type: blogs

Best USMLE Materials in 2009Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. discuss this article 1 CommentDiscuss or comment on this article.
I thought it might be a good idea to summarize what are the best USMLE materials that were used by my friends and people they know in 2009:Step 1:Step 1 Kaplan Video Lectures (not 2009, this is 2007 edition)Step 1 Pass Program ( again not 2009...)Step 1 Goljan (remastered edition - so you can call this 2009 revision)Step 1 Kaplan Notes (2009! )Step 2:Step 2 Kaplan Video Lectures (2009? No, 2002-2007)Step 2 Youel Video Lectures (2006)Step 3:Step 3 Kaplan Video Lectures (2002-2009)Step 3 Premier Audio Lectures (2007)MKSAP 14 CD-ROM and Audio CompanionABIM:Medstudy IM Video Lectures (2008) - no major changes from year to year...
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - January 3, 2010 Category: USMLE Tags: USMLE 2010 USMLE 2009 Source Type: blogs

Failed USMLE exam? Do not worry!Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Anyone can fail... so do not think that world is ended the day you failed exam. Do not focus on your failure... try to think about positive things, socialize with friends and start planning for success in your next resit.If you fail any part of the USMLE 3 times, there are 13 states in the US that will never allow you to practice medicine within their jurisdiction.powered by www.usmlestep.com (Source: USMLE blog for smart people)
Source: USMLE blog for smart people - December 30, 2009 Category: USMLE Tags: failed USMLE exam Source Type: blogs