EM Auditions amit COVID-19
Hi all! Unsure if this was posted somewhere else, but I was unable to find any discussion on it. Seeking advice on how to go about obtaining EM auditions in light of COVID-19. I believe it was CORD who...
View ArticleCovid 19 - How long will it last? How is your school handling?
Anyone got any predictions on how it long it may affect the nation? How is your school handling it? pulled off rotation & online curriculum? Schools thinking of delaying your graduation/off schedule?
View ArticleAnyone have any luck applying to visiting rotations after the application...
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View ArticleStill Scheduling (Psych) Auditions with COVID Nonsense
So I can't be the only one (right??) who is feeling even more anxious surrounding my fourth year schedule with all of the impacts of COVID-19. Currently, I finally was able to schedule one audition at...
View ArticleIM rotation: best practical guide (ideally electronic)
Background: I'm an adult endocrinologist, out of residency by almost 20 years. I'm getting pulled to do hospitalist work due to the pandemic. I'm looking for books (ideally electronic) that you all...
View ArticleLOR Question (switched from applying IM to DR)
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View ArticleLogistics of residency interviews during M4
Long-time lurker, first time poster. Also, apologies in advance if this is the wrong sub-forum to post this question. I will be a M3 next year, so this is more of a question for mental preparation, but...
View ArticleFuture Intern's Call for Help!
Hey friends, I hope you all are well, staying healthy by making sure you don't get too much sun! I am writing this post as a fourth-year medical student going on to intern year in a matter of weeks. I...
View ArticleNon-LCME/ACGME, non-US/Canadian (Caribbean Medical School) MS4 student trying...
So I am from a caribbean medical school not accredited my the ACGME nor LCME and I wanted to apply for Electives. Most websites state that LCME accreditation is a prerequisite in order to apply. How do...
View ArticleTaking step1 and comlex during EM rotations
Hey friends, I had a few questions and I was not sure if they are supposed to be in this forum or USMLE/COMLEX forum. Due to all the craziness that has been going on with COVID19 and my own...
View ArticleGot a P in IM... still competitive for Radiology in a big city?
Hey all, Happy holidays and New Year. I hate to post another neurotic "am I still competitive/i'm freaking out" thread on this site but I just wanted peoples' takes on my situation. I'm an M3 who's...
View ArticleClinical Year in USA as an international medical student?
Here in Mexico we´re required to complete 4-5 years of theory (depending on the school), a 6th year of pre-graduate internship (clinical rotations), and a final 7th year of social service. The...
View ArticleOfficial Surgery Shelf Exam Discussion Thread
Since Dr. Mom hasn't yet created a sticky for the surgery shelf, this should suffice for now. Anyone have any hints or tips on how to succeed on the surgery shelf besides the standard "study medicine"?
View ArticlePediatrics: NBME 1 and 2 thread
The official thread to discuss, ask, and answer the NBME's for Peds. Be sure and paraphrase/reword any questions you ask to avoid copyright infringement. NBME 1 questions: A 3 yr old comes to the ED...
View ArticleAuditions in April to June?
Help! Am currently a few rotations into 3rd year and am "off cycle". The plan is to complete third year by November and then take Spring 2021 as a leave of absence to take Level 2 boards. Is it...
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View ArticleCompilation of Programs Who Have Changed Visiting Student Status in Light of...
A google form was posted on Reddit alongside a link to a google sheet in an attempt to collect information regarding residency programs changing their visiting student status for the 2020-2021 year...
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