What’s Causing This Young Woman’s Altered Mental Status?
Click through each section to learn more about the case and refine your differential diagnosis. ... Read more
Written by: Human Diagnosis Project
Published on: February 5, 2019
Medical
Learn about medicine and how to become a physician in our articles for pre-medical students (including the MCAT), medical students, resident physicians, and practicing physicians.
Staying Organized for Success in Research
Close your eyes for a second and picture the last research lab you were in. ... Read more
Written by: Trevor C. Hunt
Published on: February 4, 2019
Six Tips For A Successful Intern Year
Every July, freshly-minted doctors begin their first step as healthcare providers with their intern year. ... Read more
Written by: Andrew Lee
Published on: February 1, 2019
Which additional CSF finding is most likely?
An 11-month-old male with a two-day history of irritability and lethargy is brought to the ... Read more
Written by: Figure 1
Published on: January 31, 2019
Doctor Down Under or Medicine in ‘Merica?
This week, we’re winging it on SCP–life was a bit more complicated for Dave than ... Read more
Written by: The Short Coat Podcast
Published on: January 31, 2019
Unit Conversions In Eight Easy Steps | MCAT Tips and Tricks
Unit conversion questions are so common on the MCAT that they deserve their own post. ... Read more
Written by: Chelsea Myers
Published on: January 28, 2019
Med School Hidden Cost and Extracurricular Activities
Med School is Expensive…More Than You Know But what’s this? Podcast merch? Dave has a special announcement, what ... Read more
Written by: The Short Coat Podcast
Published on: January 24, 2019
What’s Causing These Pruritic Lesions?
A 38-year-old man presents with itchy, scaly lesions on his elbows and small, erythematous papules ... Read more
Written by: Figure 1
Published on: January 24, 2019
Reflection Before A Year Of Change
Every year, I love thinking about the past year and thinking about everything I have ... Read more
Written by: Adelle
Published on: January 21, 2019
Considering the Physician Assistant Path
When thinking about a career in medicine, those who are leaning towards getting an MD ... Read more
Written by: The Short Coat Podcast
Published on: January 18, 2019
Q&A with Dr. Graham Lloyd-Jones, Founder of Radiology Masterclass
Dr. Graham Lloyd-Jones (BA, MBBS, MRCP, FRCR) is the founder and director of Radiology Masterclass, ... Read more
Written by: Gloria Onwuneme
Published on: January 16, 2019
Which testicular malignancy does this patient most likely have?
A 28-year-old male presents with a three-month history of a chronic cough and weight loss. ... Read more
Written by: Figure 1
Published on: January 11, 2019
How To Demonstrate Service Orientation
Medical school admissions committees look at many different factors that go beyond your grades and ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: January 10, 2019
3 New Year’s Resolutions for 2019 Medical School Applicants
Though New Year’s resolutions have the reputation of falling by the wayside come February, they ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: January 9, 2019
Creative Writing in Medical School
It is Tuesday at 1:30 PM and the eight of us, two faculty leaders and ... Read more
Written by: Hillary Mullan
Published on: January 8, 2019
Using Approximation To Tackle Complex Calculations | MCAT Tips & Tricks
One of the most difficult things about taking the MCAT is that it is both ... Read more
Written by: Chelsea Myers
Published on: January 7, 2019
What Changes Would You Expect To See On Repeat X-Ray?
A 60-year-old man presents to the emergency department with worsening shortness of breath and a ... Read more
Written by: Figure 1
Published on: January 4, 2019
The Harsh Truths and Pleasant Realities of Med School
Happy New Year! With the holidays slowing down the pace of listener questions, Dave asks new ... Read more
Written by: The Short Coat Podcast
Published on: January 4, 2019
New Year, New Beginnings
Happy 2019!! The beginning of a new year always brings about an air of reflection, ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: January 3, 2019