How would you manage this acute abdominal pain?
A 24-year-old sexually active female presents with a three-day history of severe right upper quadrant ... Read more
Written by: Figure 1
Published on: August 25, 2018
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.
A Crucial Health Professions Pipeline Pt. 2
More great stuff from the SHPEPers at CCOM Our visit with pre-health students in the ... Read more
Written by: The Short Coat Podcast
Published on: August 25, 2018
Your Research Can Change Medicine: Interview with Dr. Jeffrey Drazen, Editor-in-Chief, NEJM
Medical journalists and researchers have a responsibility to perform meaningful, reproducible research to guide the ... Read more
Written by: DocThoughts
Published on: August 24, 2018
Medical Training Hierarchy: Your Role as a 3rd or 4th Year Student
I’ve just started my fourth year, and while it’s a relief to be done with ... Read more
Written by: Adelle
Published on: August 20, 2018
Recess Rehash: Emily Silverman, MD, and The Nocturnists
A live stage show featuring the stories of healthcare providers is now a podcast you’ll love. ... Read more
Written by: The Short Coat Podcast
Published on: August 17, 2018
Medical School Prerequisite Courses
Becoming a physician requires a lot of planning. You have to plan which college to ... Read more
Written by: Renee Marinelli
Published on: August 16, 2018
How to Write a Prescription: 7 Steps for Safety
Are you learning to write a prescription? It’s not that difficult once you know the ... Read more
Written by: Kunal Sindhu
Published on: August 15, 2018
What History is Most Consistent With These Findings?
A 62-year-old female, G3P3, presents to her gynecologist with a year-long history of worsening stress ... Read more
Written by: Figure 1
Published on: August 10, 2018
SHPEP: A Crucial Healthcare Professions Pipeline
Mentorship and Examples are critical. The Summer Health Professions Education Program, SHPEP, has become a ... Read more
Written by: The Short Coat Podcast
Published on: August 10, 2018
5 Tips for Preparing for Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs)
In recent years, the multiple mini interview (or MMI) has gained popularity with medical school ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: August 8, 2018
Put Down That MPH Application: How to Reapply to Medical School the Right Way
Unsuccessful medical school applicants face a quandary. What to do next? A popular option has ... Read more
Written by: Monya De
Published on: August 6, 2018
Failure to Thrive in a Child—What’s the Cause?
A three-year-old African American boy is brought to his new pediatrician over concerns of poor ... Read more
Written by: Figure 1
Published on: August 3, 2018
When The Cat’s Away, The Mice Found Risky Business Ventures
Executive Producer Jason has kindly let Dave go on vacation, so Aline Sandouk takes over ... Read more
Written by: The Short Coat Podcast
Published on: August 3, 2018
Living In The Unknown: Part of Life As A Med Spouse
Can you recall moments in your adolescence when you were completely living in the moment, ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: August 2, 2018
Handling Sexual Harassment as a Medical Student
Changing dressings on diabetic ulcers is not particularly pleasant. The oozing, the meticulousness of laying ... Read more
Written by: Renee Marinelli
Published on: July 30, 2018
How would you manage this patient’s neurologic impairment?
A 28-year-old female presents to the emergency department with an occipital headache and neck pain. ... Read more
Written by: Figure 1
Published on: July 27, 2018
How to Thrive On a Rotation You Don’t Like
It is Friday afternoon at 4 pm. I’m headed to see a consult while simultaneously ... Read more
Written by: Kara Hessel
Published on: July 26, 2018
Q&A with Dr. Ike Anya, Writer and Public Health Consultant
Dr. Ike Anya is a consultant in public health medicine, writer, honorary lecturer in Public ... Read more
Written by: Gloria Onwuneme
Published on: July 23, 2018
Macroglossia and Edema—What Do You Suspect?
A 65-year-old male presents to his family physician with complaints of increasing fatigue, dyspnea on ... Read more
Written by: Figure 1
Published on: July 20, 2018