Clinical Rotation Hours in the Philippines
What do you think about 24-36 hour duty of clerks in the Philippines?
View ArticleVSAS how it works?
I'm currently a 3rd year student and my school has not given much direction within regards to VSAS and if it's common to apply during 3rd year. I know that some VSAS programs only take 4th year...
View Articlemed student clinical rotations
Do medical schools/caribbean have a clinical rotation /US Department which can collaborate with US based outpatient doctors so students can complete rotations here in US . How does one get in touch...
View Articleorganizations LIKE AHEC
Dear ALL, I have exhausted the possibility of doing rotations with AHEC as a result of my university not having an affiliation agreement with any AHEC. Is there any other organization, perhaps more...
View ArticleElective Rotation at a nursing home
has anyone conducted an elective rotation with a preceptor at a nursing home/ for geriatrics/ IM. any comments on experience
View ArticleSchool organized medical mission/outreach trip for a week during third year....
Got an email from my school about a week long trip to provide care to a third world country in need. I've always wanted to go on a trip like this, but have never had the time or the fundage. My...
View ArticleHere’s a different angle...what to do with a difficult Med student (as an...
I’m a new attending, taking students into my practice for clinical rotation preceptorship. They’re mostly great but I have one that’s very “tough” Big mouth, no filter, too overconfident, doesn’t...
View ArticleBusy service, best ways to keep track of patients
Just started a busy EM rotation. What's the best tips/tricks to keep up with the patients on the floor? I'm looking for both a way to easily go back to a patient when presenting and have the info laid...
View ArticleIndecision in 3rd Year
Our school e-mailed that we should be getting prepared to apply for away rotations soon (Dec/Jan) & I have locations picked out where I would like to rotate, the problem is I am getting less &...
View ArticlePass in core clerkship in field of interest
Hey everyone, First, some background. I'm a 3rd year med student with a 245 step 1 score, mostly high passes/honors in pre-clinicals (w/ one pass in a behavioral class), some research (one pub and...
View ArticleBaby in third year
So... long story short a kid is due during what will be my very first clinical rotation next year. I know a year off is definitely a possibility especially if something goes wrong, but let's say...
View ArticleHow to alert a medical professional about a patient while they are on break
I’m a recent medical graduate working on a inpatient child psych unit as a tech and had an overnight shift with a young nurse (she gave off this ‘hater’ vibe like if she wanted to be a doctor but...
View ArticleFamily Medicine Residency Training: Women's Health Services
I am a first-year medical student trying to make informed decisions about which specialty I choose (as we all are). I am leaning heavily towards family medicine and know that I want to work in primary...
View ArticleJanuary away rotation - all IV invites are out
Hey everyone, I currently have a rotation scheduled for January 2020. Its a bit of a stretch for me to afford it. I already informed the program coordinator that I will be a sub I in January, but no IV...
View ArticleFor those struggling with rotations
Had an aha moment a few weeks ago that has made rotations *infinitely* easier to get through that I wanted to share. Had been struggling with frustration at how often I was shadowing, just downright...
View ArticleBalancing Step 1 prep with clinical rotations, shelf exams, level/step 2 etc
I'm an incoming OMS-III having taken comlex level 1 but postponed Step 1 to a later date, likely by end of February. For those who have taken Step 1 during 3rd year, how did you manage to juggle prep...
View ArticleFinding Observerships for IMG?
Hi, I'm trying to help a family friend out. I have no idea what an observership is but this individual did his Medical School in an East Asian Country and now wants US Clinical Experience. Is tis...
View ArticleClinical Rotations in Phoenix, Arizona
Hello! I'm about to begin rotations and only just learning what to expect from them; so I hope I'm asking the right questions. I have the choice to rotate in Phoenix, Arizona or in Chicago. Has anyone...
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