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In 3rd and 4th year what resources should I use to nail the wards and also the boards/CK? Which are clinical books most important to get the most out of rotations? My rotations are going to start soon so a bit worried about this.

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Hi, I am looking for advice on specialty rotations at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. My older brother is a professor on the graduate campus and I am trying to schedule a externship at the vet school so I can get in a visit with them as well. Any advice on fantastic teachers or strong...

Looking for advice from anyone at NCSU or who has completed an externship at NCSU. I will be completing an externship in advanced medicine the last two weeks of September. I was looking at the on campus housing options and wanted to know if anyone had a recommendation on which one to stay in, as...

Is anyone taking the day off of rotation for match day? I'm thinking if I do match I'll be too excited to focus on patient care and if I don't match I'll need to put all my energy into phase II match. Thoughts or previous experience with this?

Before I start I want to thank you for taking the time to read this thread. Any feedback is very much appreciated! (I originally posted this in the Allopathic forum, but I figured this was a more suitable place) Hi everyone! I am currently a high school student working on a project about...

Before I start I want to thank you for taking the time to read this thread. Any feedback is very much appreciated! Hi everyone! I am currently a high school student working on a project about pediatricians, which is a career I am currently interested in. I wanted to gather some information in...

Hello, Our school, like most schools offers us the opportunity to do all of our rotations at one hospital, or to be scattered to a few affiliated hospitals. Aside from the commuting or location benefits of doing all rotations at one hospital, what are the other benefits/drawbacks? Also if you...

I need help, I'm a current P4 student on rotations. My next rotation is Acute Care at a pretty intense rotation site which starts in 2 weeks and I feel completely unprepared since I have no previous hospital experience (minus a 3week IPPE as a P1). I have emailed my preceptor to see what I...

You guys have been awesome in answering my questions and as I am making my schedule a large one remains: Away rotations. I go to school in the east but I am from the Midwest. My goal is to eventually end up in Texas/California because I have friends/family there. I was originally thinking...

Hello all, Can a current student confirm that the rotation sites listed online (link below) are up to date? Are there more sites available in NY? Thank you for your help, enjoy your breaks...

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Hi guys, I just received an interview invite from TUCOM-CA and I have a couple questions. I've heard that you have an acceptance decision 2 weeks after your interview and then after this you have 2 weeks to put down a $2,000 deposit to hold your spot. I'm wondering if this is still true. This is...

I am an IMG, who recently undertook a 4-week rotation through MedClerkships (www.medclerkships.com) If you are planning on applying through them, I honestly, wholeheartedly suggest otherwise. Whoever is genuinely interested in why I feel so, please feel free to contact me through this website...

Hey guys, I'm a current M2 deciding on a few hospitals to do my rotations next year. I was thinking about doing them all at Good Samaritan Medical Center in NY. Can someone please give any information on the standard of teaching at this hospital? I heard some hospitals in NY aren't that great...

Hi I graduated medical school in UAE and I'm doing a one year internship. I'm completing the program in the United States. I did a 2 month rotation in general surgery at St. Joseph's in Texas and submitted an evaluation form my program in UAE required with the signatures of my attending doctor...

Hi everyone! I was wondering how to do well on the Neurology clerkship-- not just resources for preparing for the shelf. Due to a different curriculum, I haven't done a physical exam in about 3-4 months. Yikes. 1) Do you recommend having a pocket book to refer to? If so, which one (MGH, Rapid...

I was wondering if I took and did well on my Step 1 during my first year, would I be able to receive an exemption from certain courses? Would I be able to start my rotations soon after instead of traditionally waiting until the third year? Would appreciate polite and well-informed answers as its...

Hi, I had a question about applying to Caribbean Medical School. In short, if I have a guarantee to get into California rotations and California Residency after finishing my two years in the Caribbean, should I still go? I live in California by the away.

Hello all, I am a 3rd year medical student from a Caribbean University. I just need to complete a couple more core rotations as I did most of them in Atlanta. Here's where the problem starts, my school allows me to schedule my rotations anywhere. I had to move from Atlanta recently as my father...

I will be doing my rotation at a hospital and my preceptor emailed me ahead of time, telling me to study about critical medications (drips, anticoagulation, rescue medications). Does anyone have a list of commonly used critical meds in hospitals? I have never worked in a hospital and don't know...

I'm planning on doing a 4th yr international rotation at Chiang Mai University in Thailand. I will be there for a month. Wondering if anyone had any recommendations as to what department would be a great experience to rotate in? Departments: Anesthesiology, Community medicine, FM, IM, Ob/gyn...

So I'm on my OB rotation and the teaching has been subpar to say the least. A lady was in labor today and terrified about having a laceration so as she was pushing (2+ station) I was doing some posterior pressure with perineal massage. Now at this point it is just me and the labor nurses. The...

Does anybody know of a decent Rural or Underserved rotation on Long Island? Thanks!

Hey everyone, MS-3 Navy HPSP here. Just received my confirmation letter for a MICU clerkship at Walter Reed this summer. I utilized the search function on SDN but all of the posts on this subject were pre-2009. Thought maybe anyone had any updates. Was wondering if anyone here has any...

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Hi there, I'm a current medical student and have arranged a short shadowing with an attending/consultant paediatric neurosurgeon to be done in my own free time. Just wanting to learn more about the specialty and gain some clinical experience before choosing my official electives. I'm seeing him...

I am looking to provide a furnished bedroom for individuals doing clinical rotations in the Phoenix area this coming year. I am in the Northwest Valley so if you are interested please get in contact with me. Recently did a rotation in Dallas where I had to pay 1300 a month for housing due to the...

I plan to be as transparent as possible in my blog to provide current and future APPE students a window into each of my rotations. I will share my experience, insights, and valuable information as I progress. In addition, efforts will be made to upload materials and discuss topics I deem...

For current APPE students, I hope my blog will aid you in reaching your goals on the homestretch. As for future APPE students, I hope that this blog can offer you a jump-start on your forthcoming journey. I would appreciate comments and feedback. thanks guys. good-luck!

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