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How to Create a Compelling Poster Presentations for an Academic Conference
Your case report was accepted (YAY!) but now... now you have to actually follow through and create a poster presentation. Ooof. I feel you. I'm by no means an authority on this subject, as I'm rather new to the academic world and entirely self-taught. But here
Best Podcast Recommendations for Medical Students & Residents
Whether you’re in the hustle and bustle of medical school, getting ready for Match day, or going through hell (I mean, residency), lifelong learning is going to be a major part of your journey. Discover some of the best podcasts for med students and residents, organized by specialty. At
Documentation & Charting Pearls: Efficiency, Medicolegal and More
I first learned about the importance of documentation during a clinical rotation; one of the old nurses admonished a newer grad nurse that "if it's not documented, it wasn't done." For some reason, that phrase stuck with me and I found myself repeating it
Creating your own Differential Diagnosis SmartList in EPIC
Tutorial for EPIC SmartList (drop-down differential diagnosis menu) Epic is INCREDIBLE - if you know how to use it. A few weeks ago, I shared a sneak peek of my Epic setup on TikTok and it went my version of viral. Hundreds of people saved it, shared it, and asked
NPO After Midnight: Egg Freezing Cycle as a Medical Resident
I am sharing my journey going through a cycle of elective egg freezing as a young woman in medicine with the hopes that it will inspire other women to do the same, if it's something they've been considering. Remember, I am sharing this as a patient,
Best ECG Resources for Residents (& Med Students)
One of my most frequently asked questions is what resources I recommend for learning ECGs, so I finally sat down and compiled some of my lesser-known favorites. This blog post has a mix of free & paid resources: textbooks, blogs, videos and more. Hopefully you find something useful: if you
How to Start Writing Case Reports
I'm far from an expert – it took me over a year for my first one from start to finish (finding the case to submitting it to a conference) – and I'm still learning. But no one taught me how to do it and so I wanted to
Financial Stability Checklist (Freebie)
I wanted to create something that was easy to use, because personal finance can get overwhelming. Think of this as your guide: your Must Do list before you start doing all the fancy things like investing. With the new year coming up, it's the PERFECT time to sit
Should you get an iPad for medical school?
This is a very frequently asked question, so I wanted to address it fully. Firstly, I don't think people need an iPad for medical school. However, an iPad can be a great study accessory, and the goal of this post is to explain why you might want to
Emergency Medicine
Welcome to Emergency Medicine: A Resource Masterpost for Newcomers
Welcome to the emergency department. A place of chaos, excitement, and lots of learning opportunities. I hope this blog post will serve as a mini introduction, so you can go into your new rotation armed with the resources you need to succeed. It's broken down by training levels,