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Breathing Patterns & their Causes.

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ADHD

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Difference between B12 & Folic acid Deficiency

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2013 NRMP Match Analysis for IMGs

Mean Step1 score of Matched applicants for US-IMG and nonUS-IMG was 217 and 227 and Step2 was 224 and 233, respectively. Best luck to all for Match2015 applicants! http://b83c73bcf0e7ca356c80-e8560f466940e4ec38ed51af32994bc6.r6.cf1.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/NRMP-ECFMG-Charting-Outcomes-in-the-Match-International-Medical-Graduates-2014.pdf #USMLE

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Drugs Causing Hyperkalemia

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You Owe An Apology -House MD

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USMLE Exam is now more difficult to Pass from January 2014.

USMLE Step1 Passing Score Increased from 188 to 192.

As stated in the USMLE Bulletin of Information and as explained in a previous posting to the USMLE website, the minimum passing score for each USMLE Step examination is reviewed periodically and may be adjusted at any time.

At its December 2013 meeting, the Step 1 Committee conducted a review of the USMLE Step 1 examination minimum passing score. During the meeting, the Committee considered information from multiple sources, including:

Recommendations from independent groups of physicians who participated in content-based standard-setting activities in 2013;

Results of surveys of various groups (e.g., state licensing representatives, medical school faculty, examinees) concerning the appropriateness of current passing requirements for the Step 1 examination;

Data on trends in examinee performance;

Data on precision of pass/fail classifications.

As a result of its review, the Step 1 Committee decided to raise the recommended Step 1 minimum passing score from 188 to 192.

This change will be applied to Step 1 examinees testing on or after January 1, 2014

http://usmle.org/announcements/?ContentId=127

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The Evolution of USMLE

Emphasize on Assessment of Practice Related Competencies. No more focus on "Buzz Words"!  USMLE to discourage 'binge and purge' mentality of USMLE Preparation by discourage short term memorization of facts. It strives to change this cramming mentality of students by reinforcing the ability to apply fundamental sciences in patient care. http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleID=1787417

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On World AIDS Day and All Year Round, Act Aware & Make Aware.

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Funny Interpretations from Scientific Papers !

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Doctors are Not Actually Bound by the Hippocratic Oath !

Do you think there are shortcomings in Hippocratic Oath ? What should be amended in the Hippocratic Oath? An article about the history & shortcomings of Hippocratic Oathhttp://gizmodo.com/doctors-aren-t-actually-bound-by-the-hippocratic-oath-1465044222

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USMLE Applicants Affected by Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda)

Contact ECFMG for assistance..

Applicants for ECFMG’s programs and services who are affected by the typhoon or who are participating in relief efforts and require assistance are encouraged to contact Applicant Information Services by phone at [phone] (9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Eastern Time in the United States, Monday through Friday), or by e-mail at [email protected]. http://www.ecfmg.org/news/2013/11/12/applicants-affected-typhoon-haiyan-yolanda/ #USMLE #ECFMG 

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Lumbar Nerves.

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Faggot cell is a term used for cells normally found in the Hypergranular form of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (FAB - M3).  This term is applied to these Promyelocytes (not blast cells) because of the presence of numerous Auer rods in the cytoplasm.Promyelocytes in Hypergranular form of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia with abundant Auer Rods in cytoplasm.

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USMLE TO TRANSITION TEST CONTENT TO DSM-5 CRITERIA AND TERMINOLOGY

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) was released at the American Psychiatric Association’s Annual Meeting in May 2013. USMLE test content will be impacted by changes in criteria and terminology.

New USMLE questions to be based on DSM-V instead of DSM-IV

  Know the Highlights of the Changes from DSM-IV to DSM-V 

http://www.dsm5.org/Documents/changes%20from%20dsm-iv-tr%20to%20dsm-5.pdf

Source: http://www.usmle.org/announcements/default.aspx?ContentId=125

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Transition of USMLE test content to DSM-5 criteria and terminology

Significant Changes to USMLE Questions Over the Coming Years !  New Question Pool to be Based on the New DSM-5 which was released at the American Psychiatric Association’s Annual Meeting in May 2013.  The transition from DSM-IV to DSM-5 criteria in the USMLE Question pool shall be made over the next few years starting in 2014. Initially in the transition it will include both DSM IV and DSM V terminologies.

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The Changing Looks of Medical Students !