Medical School Companion | Patches | Activity https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/members/patches/activity/ Activity feed for Patches. Sat, 30 May 2026 08:36:22 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=1.6.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 86dfad6cd55010b1c9abd6718abdf655 Patches earned 1 Gem: You've earned 1 gem for logging into MSC today #Consistency https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/news-feed/p/19357/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:43:05 -0400
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]]> 0 5e9122eeafa843cc7967446347d55490 Patches started the discussion Hypertension Case Study in the forum Clinical Case Studies https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/forums/discussion/hypertension-case-study/ Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:07:02 -0400 A 51-year-old man comes to the office for a routine exam. His last exam was 3 years ago and he was advised to modify his lifestyle due to a BP of 144/87 mmHg. Tody his BP is 150/95 mmHg and his BMI is 28 kg/m^2. He has smoked one pack of cigarettes per day for the past 30 years.

1. What symptoms would indicate an emergent situation?

2. What is the…

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]]> 0 3fc35c7fda16668b82a9a50fe1c988e5 Patches posted an update: Seven days to be amazing. We believe in you. Go crush some […] https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/news-feed/p/19156/ Mon, 05 Apr 2021 12:59:47 -0400 Seven days to be amazing. We believe in you. Go crush some goals, companions!

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]]> 0 095bf62e27f90c8a3c3d3fee6eea0262 Patches posted an update: If there is one antidote to the stress, the fast pace, and […] https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/news-feed/p/19117/ Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:39:32 -0400 If there is one antidote to the stress, the fast pace, and the uncertainty it is joy. Joy is just a happy soul. Take the time.

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]]> 0 391abe8ef97151bf3ce3a98247dc09d4 Patches posted an update: We are proud to announce our newly published and updated […] https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/news-feed/p/19097/ Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:35:45 -0400 We are proud to announce our newly published and updated textbooks! Check them out on Amazon!

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]]> 0 23472731307c930d8d104e282e8c6b7c Patches started the discussion NBME Videos in the forum Everything USMLE, NBME, ECFMG https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/forums/discussion/nbme-videos/ Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:17:11 -0400 The NBME recently released a video series to help students understand how to tackle exam questions. Are you tuning in? What are your thoughts?
https://www.nbme.org/news/second-collection-unlocking-assessment-video-series-helps-medical-students-test-questions

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]]> 0 2d2882fb300ab155b745568db5feee41 Patches started the discussion Step3 Requirements in the forum Everything USMLE, NBME, ECFMG https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/forums/discussion/step3-requirements/ Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:47:26 -0400 With the changes to Step2CS, the USMLE has announced new requirements for Step3. Don’t miss them! What are your thoughts?

https://www.usmle.org/announcements/

]]> 0 5cde08d340be9d7cfc9a6191a43925db Patches posted an update: It's hump day! Don't forget to take a minute and be well! https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/news-feed/p/18963/ Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:05:41 -0400 It’s hump day! Don’t forget to take a minute and be well!

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]]> 0 ea1180cb45be91755ff35907ce755547 Patches posted an update: Acute interstitial nephritis is usually due to a drug […] https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/news-feed/p/18944/ Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:29:54 -0400 Acute interstitial nephritis is usually due to a drug induced type IV hypersensitivity reaction caused by SMART CAN. It can also be seen, less commonly, with systemic infections and in SLE. Typically, it is self resolving if you remove the culprit but steroids can be used as well! Urine trouble if you don’t 😉💊🧫🩺

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]]> 0 19a8706df9c99152ace17aa7dd837043 Patches started the discussion New NBME Forms in the forum Everything USMLE, NBME, ECFMG https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/forums/discussion/new-nbme-forms-2/ Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:08:20 -0400 The NBME recently released 6 new self assessment forms that have answer explanations. It seems like a long time coming! Does this change how you will prepare for step1? Are you more willing now than before to purchase these practice exams? Tell us your thoughts!

https://www.nbme.org/news/new-versions-nbmer-self-assessment-forms-now-available

]]> 0 3e84d5d73ab5e79eae15c520e1ed8eb2 Patches posted an update: Another week to achieve the impossible! https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/news-feed/p/18931/ Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:39:38 -0400 Another week to achieve the impossible!

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]]> 0 72ac8fa7f7682b7bf1f82414ddb26b37 Patches replied to the discussion Time Management in the forum Study Plans https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/forums/discussion/time-management/#post-49723 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 23:49:17 -0400 Here are some of our best time management tips!
1. Make a realistic schedule and daily to do list. Consider realistic productivity expectations and be flexible.

2. Find an accountability buddy. Organize video chat study sessions and check in on each other.

3. Use the pomodro technique. Check out this website for a pomodro timer: https://lifeat.io/

4.…

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]]> 0 188761621040c24d9157a7e2e90d7cad Patches posted a new post, Financial Well-Being For Medical Students https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/?p=49652 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 23:09:19 -0400 Financial Well-Being For Medical Students
Maintaining financial well-being and practicing good money management as medical students is no easy feat. Generally this requires some practice and a lot of discipline… Read more

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]]> 0 c9d70a8e5bfd5223d5105c9735721b63 Patches posted an update: Have an excellent weekend companions! https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/news-feed/p/18899/ Sat, 27 Mar 2021 13:17:54 -0400 Have an excellent weekend companions!

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]]> 0 c77b8b984cb354242dd56bb237ea373f Patches posted an update: Bruce Sabin and Jonas Salk can be credited for the […] https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/news-feed/p/18873/ Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:34:49 -0400 Bruce Sabin and Jonas Salk can be credited for the development of the polio vaccines we use today. Sabin’s vaccine is a live attenuated, oral vaccination while Salk’s is an inactivated, intramuscular injection. Which vaccine do you think develops immunity by producing secretory IgA antibodies?

]]> 0 7dbe0f3c988e2ce188846fec359e671d Patches replied to the discussion Communication Skills in the forum Everything USMLE, NBME, ECFMG https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/forums/discussion/communication-skills/#post-49502 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:49:38 -0400 Here are a few tips we suggest for approaching USMLE questions that asses communication skills and ethics:

1. Don’t assume you are a conversational expert. It is okay to practice these types of questions in your q-banks so that you not only have a good understanding of how to speak to patient’s on exam day but also in your clinical practices.

2. Lead…

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]]> 0 47267b74717703f014a14d4bd2692022 Patches posted an update: In these long weeks of studying, it can be so easy to lose […] https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/news-feed/p/18847/ Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:12:43 -0400 In these long weeks of studying, it can be so easy to lose track of being yourself, taking care of yourself, and doing things you love. So here’s our reminder to pause. As said yesterday “be present.” You’re worth it!

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]]> 0 04235a8b8cc923e692b7975210626dc0 Patches started the discussion Match 2021 in the forum Med School Chatter https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/forums/discussion/match-2021/ Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:41:31 -0400 The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) has officially released results from the 2021 Main Residency Match! This year 42,508 applicants applied to 38,106 available positions and 94.8% of those positions were filled. Of these spots 35,194 were available PGY1 positions with 33,353 positions being filled. It’s no surprise that IMGs had the most…

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]]> 0 d3014802428b44c961eac6e7c8dcd3bc Patches posted an update: Another week to make it happen! Rise and shine, companions. […] https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/news-feed/p/18794/ Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:57:09 -0400 Another week to make it happen! Rise and shine, companions. It’s grind time!

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]]> 0 ca04e9bbf6db3dba2ab6b525628272f7 Patches posted a new post, 6 Considerations When Hiring a USMLE Tutor   https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/?p=44196 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 03:24:25 -0400 6 Considerations When Hiring a USMLE Tutor  
The United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 1 is the first in a series of three USMLE exams that you need to pass in ordered to be a licensed physician in t… Read more

]]> 0 4602b7ae9e9518fcd78b2640cda9d1a3 Patches posted an update: We've all been there 😂 https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/news-feed/p/18786/ Sun, 21 Mar 2021 16:19:22 -0400 We’ve all been there 😂

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]]> 0 6d31d5cd186f73143b4018d01b63e2a9 Patches posted an update: Happy weekend companions! Take some time for you today, and […] https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/news-feed/p/18778/ Sat, 20 Mar 2021 16:55:57 -0400 Happy weekend companions! Take some time for you today, and every day. You’re worth it!

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]]> 0 defed2747f4a3237e957bb9b0d4a83d3 Patches started the discussion Time Management in the forum Study Plans https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/forums/discussion/time-management/ Fri, 19 Mar 2021 17:00:46 -0400 With an increase in online classes and new learning environments, what are some of your best tips for maintaining your study schedule? Come back next week and we’ll share a few of ours!

]]> 0 af8e005821e22933a71ccb6a84069854 Patches posted an update: On Monday, doctors found out whether or not they matched […] https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/news-feed/p/18762/ Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:35:04 -0400 On Monday, doctors found out whether or not they matched into a residency program. Today they find out where! The National Residency Match Program (NRMP) uses an algorithm that takes into account ranked based lists from both applicants and residency programs. It’s quite the process! Here’s our version of the Road Map to Residency 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️🥼🗺

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]]> 0 5e3d250b94e1c2a2d46a99169af5a192 Patches posted an update: Dr. Winchell added 65mg of morphine to each ounce of syrup […] https://www.medicalschoolcompanion.org/news-feed/p/18729/ Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:40:48 -0400 Dr. Winchell added 65mg of morphine to each ounce of syrup and recommended 2-3 drops for infants. This means a 6 month old, averaging roughly 17 pounds, received as little as .25mg of morphine for their aching teeth. For reference, a 200 pound adult might receive 4.5-9mg of morphine (.0225mg/lb – .045mg/lb) as a surgical analgesic. It’s no wonder…

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