The endemic mycoses (dimorphic fungi) are important causes of lung and systemic infections that are somewhat neglected in the medical practice with deleterious results (1). The most important endemic mycoses that affect the respiratory tract are Histoplasma capsulatum, Blastomyces dermatitidis, and Coccidioides immitis. They…
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Step 2 CS Blue Sheet Chronic Cough Case: Here are the blue sheet, physical exam, diagnostic studies, and differential diagnosis needed for a chronic cough case in the USMLE Step 2 CS exam: For a chronic cough case, it is…
Step 2 CS Blue Sheet Night Sweats Case: These are the blue sheet, physical exam, diagnostic studies, and differential diagnosis needed for a night sweats case in the USMLE Step 2 CS exam: In a case of night sweats, the…
Objective: Describe useful test-taking strategies for the USMLE exams so that the reader gets ready to understand how to approach a question in a more effective way and start practicing it on a daily basis. The same strategies may be…
Overview: Learn about the NRMP MATCH Process. Tutorial on how to apply for the NRMP Match step by step. Entry and certification of the Rank Order List (ROL). How does the Match algorithm work, and how is the Match week. The…
The USMLE Step 3 exam is the final step of the USMLE examination series. It is a two-day examination which consists essentially of multiple choice questions and Computer-Based Case Simulations (CCS). It is very important to get familiar with the…
Adequate planning for the “USMLE Step 1 Exam Day Time Strategy” is very important for several reasons. First of all, it will keep you confident and with a more relaxed attitude during your exam day that usually tends to be…
The preparation for residency application in the United States should ideally start early. Getting U.S. Clinical Experience (USCE) has become challenging with time, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, preparation is essential to achieve your goals. Ideally, one should apply…
In this tutorial, “Prometric Tutorial – Schedule a USMLE Exam”, we will describe how to schedule our USMLE test. To do it, first, we need to obtain our “Scheduling Permit.” If we have not yet obtained it, please go to…
