Class: Platinum analog. Category: Cytotoxic chemotherapy. Mechanism of action: Binds DNA and inhibits DNA synthesis and replication (cell cycle non-specific). Indications (wide use): Gynecologic tumors: Ovarian, endometrial cancer. Germ cell tumors. Head and neck tumors. Lung cancer (both non small cell…
Objectives: Learn how to address a patient in the Step 2 CS exam, developing a standard way of approaching patients efficiently by using a structured plan for the clinical history, physical exam, closure, and patient note. Use mnemonics to help…
As we have reached 10.000 visits since our establishment, we would like to thank every user that has visited our website and read our posts. It is exciting to know that our words have reached and hopefully guided our readers, and…
Obtaining a medical residency in the United States is a dream come true! The U.S. offers the best medical training programs in the world. Most programs offer strong clinical training, academic formation, mentorship, career development, research, innovation, teaching opportunities, and…
As an IMG (International Medical Graduate), I had to research and speak with a lot of people to understand a different kind of work schedules during residency. Familiarize with the basic work schedule terminology during residency is quite important. It…
The “Cost of applying to Medical Residency” is a very important topic to know before the application. In this post, I will explain this topic, focusing on the most important variable to consider which is “how many programs are we…
One of the key documents to apply for a U.S. residency position through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) is the Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE) or formerly called “Deans Letter”. Why is the MSPE important for the application? The MSPE…
Recognizing Coronary Artery Disease CAD is very important. In the past, the classification was mostly done by the ability to modify a risk factor. Now, the classification by CAD related risk is used more. CAD risk equivalence refers to the comparison between…
These are the blue sheet, physical exam, diagnostic studies and differential diagnosis needed for a hoarseness case in the USMLE Step 2 CS exam: BLUE SHEET HOARSENESS: PHYSICAL EXAMINATION 1. HEENT: Inspection conjunctiva, mouth and throat Neck: thyroid exam 2.…
