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 planning to…
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 allows the…
After finishing medical school, the U.S and IMG doctors may seek for a specialty training. This can be obtained majorly through the NRMP-MATCH process. Understanding the difference between Categorical vs Preliminary Residency positions, transitional year and so on is very important. The…
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 mortality rates…
The questions that we encounter in the board exams may describe the heart murmurs by characteristic. This can be confusing since valve disorders may create different types of murmurs. In order to make it more simple, we can use this USMLE Approach…
The Letters of Recommendation (LORs) are an essential part of the application for residencies and fellowships. LORs need to be uploaded on the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) website. Therefore, knowing “How to ask and upload a letter of recommendation in ERAS”…
Me gustaría compartir con ustedes un caso que presenté en mi Internado acerca de una anomalía de Ebstein. En resumen, la anomalía de Ebstein denota una atrialización de la válvula auriculoventricular derecha o “tricúspide”. Atrialización significa que la válvula se implanta debajo de…
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Diabetes Mellitus Management Goals: Pharmacologic Therapy in Diabetes Mellitus type 2 recommendations: Metformin is the first-line treatment unless contraindicated, it should be started at the time of diagnosis always. The three major contraindications for Metformin use are: Impaired renal function: Abnormal creatinine absolute values or creatinine clearance, eGFR <…
