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By Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA Several publications generate lists of the “best” veterinary schools using various criteria. Unlike some other

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Hotel Influenza, Confirming Right-to-Try Problems, REM Sleep Revealed

June 22, 2018 Christy influenza, medical school, medical student, REM sleep, right to try, short coat podcast

We love when listeners get in touch, which is why Dave was glad to hear from Adil who, after listening

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Why Is This Patient Profoundly Hypotensive?

June 22, 2018 Christy Figure 1, medical, quiz of the week

A 70-year-old male is brought to the emergency department with subacute shortness of breath and fatigue. Upon searching her father’s

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Should You Consider a Direct Admission to Medical School Program?

June 20, 2018 Christy BS/MD, Chronicles of a Med Student, direct admit, medical school, premed, premedical

By Adelle There are so many paths that people can take to get to medical school. In my last piece,

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How to Spend a Premed Summer

June 19, 2018 Christy premed, premedical, student, summer

By Renee Marinelli, MD Summer—the season of sun, swimming, relaxing, and traveling. For most people, summer can be the best

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The Path to Medical School: Application Tips from Medical Students and Residents

June 18, 2018June 23, 2018 Christy aamc, application, core competencies, medical school, premedical

By AAMC Staff Your medical school application can be like a puzzle. Each piece fits together to form a complete

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What proportion of patients with psoriasis may develop accompanying arthritis?

June 15, 2018 Christy arthritis, Figure 1, psoriasis, quiz of the week

A 70-year-old female with psoriasis presents with a four-month history of worsening arthralgia. She mentions she has pain and stiffness

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Healthcare In Occupied Palestine: The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund

June 15, 2018 Christy healthcare, medical school, medical students, Palestine children's relief fund, short coat podcast

The challenges of providing healthcare in an occupied territory Steve Sosebee is the president and CEO of the Palestine Children’s

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5 Tips for Developing a USMLE Step 1 Study Plan

June 13, 2018June 13, 2018 Christy boards, medical school, medical student, step 1, studying, USMLE

By Cassie Kosarek Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (or USMLE) covers all preclinical topics taught in

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8 Ways to Make “Typical Premed” Activities Exceptional

June 11, 2018June 11, 2018 Christy application, medical school, prehealth, premedical, shadowing, student, volunteering

By Joel Butterly It’s hard to be a pre-med. There are high expectations for the types of experiences you need,

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How would you manage this patient’s reaction?

June 9, 2018 Christy Figure 1, medical school, medical student, quiz of the week

A 32-year-old female presents with a headache and a rash on her trunk and extremities. She has had unprotected sex

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Routines, Right To Try, and Reviews

June 9, 2018 Christy deans letter, medical school, medical students, short coat podcast

What Routines Do Medical Students Find Helpful When Drinking from the Firehose? Listener Meghan is about to start med school

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5 Rules for Protecting Your Family’s Financial Future, Part I

June 7, 2018June 24, 2018 Christy disability insurance, finance, life insurance, loan repayment, MONEY, student loans

By Amy Rakowczyk, SDN Staff Writer Medical training is a significant investment for both you and your spouse. It’s an

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Q&A with Adaira Landry, MD, MEd, Harvard Emergency Medicine Assistant Residency Director

June 5, 2018June 6, 2018 Christy adaira landry, clinical rotations, diversity in medicine, Emergency Medicine, emergency medicine, medical student, physician q&a

By Christy Crisologo, SDN Editor-in-Chief Adaira Landry, MD, MEd, is the Assistant Residency Director for the Harvard Emergency Medicine Residency.

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Another Test Anxiety Killer, Physician Bias, and Suspicious Meat

June 1, 2018 Christy medical school, medical students, short coat podcast

Her snacks were delicious, but you’ll never guess her secret ingredient. Irisa Mahaparn, Tony Rosenberg, Aline Sandouk, and Rachel Schenkel—a

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What is causing this woman’s recurring abdominal pain?

June 1, 2018 Christy Figure 1, medical student, quiz of the week

A 19-year-old female exchange student presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain and a swollen right knee. She

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What Lies Ahead in the Healthcare Industry

May 31, 2018 Christy burnout, future, healthcare, technology

By Jennifer Clarke When you applied to medical school, you probably had an excellent answer to the question “why do

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Should You Consider a Long-Distance Relationship In Medical School?

May 30, 2018June 1, 2018 Christy long distance relationship, medical school, relationships, work life balance

By Cassandra Hollman I resisted dating my long-time friend for months after it became obvious that we were “a thing”

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5 Physical Therapy Settings to Explore Before Applying to PT School

May 28, 2018 Christy acute care, home health, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics, physical therapy, practice setting, pre-PT, shadowing, skilled nursing

By Meredith Castin, PT, DPT When you’re planning to apply to physical therapy school, you may or may not have an

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What treatment should be administered for this patient’s rash? | Figure 1

May 25, 2018May 25, 2018 Christy Figure 1, medical

A 28-year-old woman presents with a one-week history of a slightly raised erythematous lesion on her chest. She has been

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