Last month I wrote about the process of applying for residency, and noted how this process, albeit late in medical school, can be an important component of a medical student’s decision to pursue a certain specialty. Following the application submission, many students breathe a sigh of relief, but the months ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Last month I wrote about the early part of 4th year as a kind of second-look for medical students – an occasion for confirming specialty choice, or perhaps changing one’s mind altogether. For me, it ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
By Brent Schnipke Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis; this is the process by which new patients are evaluated to establish the most likely diagnosis. Similarly, the first clinical year ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis; this is the process by which new patients are evaluated to establish the most likely diagnosis. Similarly, the first clinical year of medical school ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Republished with permission from here. Earlier in the summer, I was speaking with a friend from medical school while we were studying for Step 1, the big test taken by medical students at the end ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis. This is a list of possible diagnoses that helps guide clinical decision-making. By asking specific questions, performing a focused physical exam, and ordering lab tests, ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke