An 11-month-old male with a two-day history of irritability and lethargy is brought to the emergency department by his mother. She reports that he has vomited four times today and has had fewer wet diapers than usual. He is up to date with his vaccinations. On examination, he is febrile, ... Read more
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Updated February 27, 2019 by Figure 1
This week, we’re winging it on SCP–life was a bit more complicated for Dave than usual–but we have some great questions to address from some non-US listeners. Nice to have confirmation that we have more ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated June 23, 2022 by The Short Coat Podcast
Dr. Janan Sarwar completed a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology from the University of Tennessee and a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy in ... Read more
Sarah Lawrence
Updated June 23, 2022 by Sarah Lawrence
Unit conversion questions are so common on the MCAT that they deserve their own post. Test authors love having you calculate how many moles of this are in a kilogram of that. Bonus points (for ... Read more
Chelsea Myers
Updated June 23, 2022 by Chelsea Myers
Med School is Expensive…More Than You Know But what’s this? Podcast merch? Dave has a special announcement, what we’re going to use the money for (it’s not for the show), and how you can get a special offer and help ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated June 24, 2022 by The Short Coat Podcast
A 38-year-old man presents with itchy, scaly lesions on his elbows and small, erythematous papules in the web spaces of his fingers. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Atopic dermatitisB. ScabiesC. PsoriasisD. Tinea corporis ... Read more
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Updated February 27, 2019 by Figure 1
You spend most days in dental school trying to survive. Tests pummel you; dentures demand that you grind away acrylic for hours; three, four, five millimeter pockets haunt you as you perio chart in your ... Read more
Abbey Tadros
Updated June 24, 2022 by Abbey Tadros
Every year, I love thinking about the past year and thinking about everything I have in store for the year to come. The past year was especially tough as I finished up my required activities ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 24, 2022 by Adelle
When thinking about a career in medicine, those who are leaning towards getting an MD often consider the Physician Assistant path; and if they’re leaning towards a PA career they often consider the Medical Doctor ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated February 27, 2019 by The Short Coat Podcast
“When I reviewed the interview performance of over 200 students who applied to our training program in the last 5 years, the single biggest reason for a low interview score was ‘did not appear interested, ... Read more
Glory Kim
Updated June 26, 2022 by Glory Kim
Dr. Graham Lloyd-Jones (BA, MBBS, MRCP, FRCR) is the founder and director of Radiology Masterclass, a leading provider of online medical imaging educational resources. Through the site Dr. Lloyd-Jones has reached millions of medical students, ... Read more
Gloria Onwuneme
Updated June 24, 2022 by Gloria Onwuneme
Last year, as the summer was nearing its end, I started preparing to take the Medical College Admission Test, also referred to as the MCAT. I was a recent college graduate and had just successfully ... Read more
Katayoon Dowlatshahi
Updated June 26, 2022 by Katayoon Dowlatshahi
Former co-host and now PM&R Doctor Cole Cheney returns for a discussion of what he’s discovered about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which rewards careers in public service by forgiving student loans after 10 years ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated June 24, 2022 by The Short Coat Podcast
A 28-year-old male presents with a three-month history of a chronic cough and weight loss. Upon further discussion, he mentions a painless lump in his left testicle. A firm mass is felt in the left ... Read more
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Medical school admissions committees look at many different factors that go beyond your grades and test scores when evaluating your readiness for success in their programs; specifically, a set of core competencies that have been ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 24, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Though New Year’s resolutions have the reputation of falling by the wayside come February, they can represent a starting point from which to pursue long-term goals. In lieu of buying a gym membership and committing ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 24, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
It is Tuesday at 1:30 PM and the eight of us, two faculty leaders and six students, are sitting around a rectangular table on the third floor of the medical school. Dr. Mathews turns to ... Read more
Hillary Mullan
Updated June 24, 2022 by Hillary Mullan
One of the most difficult things about taking the MCAT is that it is both a marathon and a sprint. The test itself is more than 6 hours long, yet students have to work through each ... Read more
Chelsea Myers
Updated June 24, 2022 by Chelsea Myers
A 60-year-old man presents to the emergency department with worsening shortness of breath and a non-productive cough. He has congestive heart failure and was treated three weeks earlier at a neighboring hospital. On examination, he ... Read more
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