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At a lot of clinical rotations in medical school , clinical training begins in the third year. Thus, this is an exciting time as it represents the next phase of your medical training. Nevertheless, it is often incredibly stressful and high-pressure time as it indicates a huge change from your preclinical work with various roles, expectations, and responsibilities. Below mentioned are some things to think about as you prepare to embark on your clinical clerkships. Clear doubts: Clinical rotations is not a joke. Take it seriously. There are times when students who are preparing for the rotations are afraid to ask their mentors as to why they have opted for the specific treatment or medicine for patients seeking treatment. But it is essential to do so. Clearing your doubts helps you to excel in the field and is also a good way to show that you are paying attention. It is not about big or small: There are a number of tasks you need to fulfill during your clinical rotations. You nee...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Have you ever felt a sudden stall in your heart’s rhythm? If so, chances are there you might have experienced arrhythmia. However, each year, millions of Americans experience these harmless hiccups. But if you’re constantly experiencing the symptoms of an arrhythmia, this could be an indication of a serious heart problem. To confirm the diagnosis, your cardiologist may recommend a Holter monitor test in Queens .  Before you get yourself involved in a Holter monitor test, here are the things you need to know.  What is a Holter monitor test? A Holter monitor test is used to detect and capture the rhythm of your heart during daily activities. To perform this test, your cardiologist uses a Holter monitor device, also called an ambulatory electrocardiogram. This device records the rhythm of your heart through electrodes - small adhesive patches that are placed on the chest. Holter monitor test is done to ...

Medical residency training in New York is needed to practice as a physician in the United States. It is also practiced by physicians who are fully licensed in order to practice medicine in other countries. While it is possible to get a medical license to practice medicine in the US, without completing a US medical residency, it is not easy, and in some cases impossible to become a board-certified by the American Board of Specialties. Being board ineligible significantly limits the practice opportunities available to you, and also impacts your ability to get hospital privileges for many potential employers. Length of Training: Medical residency is a minimum of three years for primary care physicians and other specialties, up to five years for some surgical specialties. (Some medical specialties require additional years of fellowship training in addition to the three to five years of residency training.) When Is Medical Residency Completed? Medical residency training begins afte...

Do you find preparation for USMLE Step 2 CS Exam to be intimidating? But you, of course, have to take the exam to build a career in the medical field. The fact is if you consistently practice enough and develop a routine to understand all the nitty-gritty of the subjects, you’ll definitely find preparing for the exam less daunting. The two major things that you need to consider to prepare for the USMLE Step 2 CS Exam are time management skills and writing the patient’s note. For this, you need to make sure that you practice writing the patient note for day one and that too as quickly as possible.   Another thing that you need to keep in mind is to go through the entire case and write the patient’s note and follow them according to the guidelines and tips. The majority of your preparation should be focused on the scenario outlined below. By the time your test day comes around, you will be more than ready for the exam. Minute 0: At the doorway Each examinee is...

Are you preparing for the STEP Exam? Want to score good marks in your exam? If so, here are a few tips that can help you with Step Exam preparation in the USA.  Give yourself enough time to study - First and the most important, you must not wait for the last moment as last-minute cramming will not help you get your concept clear. Schedule your study time according to the number of subjects and days left for the exam. This will help you to focus on those subjects which you find difficult and have to study hard to clear your concepts.  Organize your study space - Before you start preparing for the exam, you must make space available for study. For this, space must be away from all the distractions so you can focus as much as possible. Whether you need complete silence or can study in a cluttered environment, you must set your study space based on that and at last the space must be large enough to spread your textbooks and notes out.       Use f...