In this episode, I have a special guest, Dr. Tammy Nguyen, a PGY-3 Family Medicine resident. We take a deep dive into a career in Family Medicine, including what it is, who’s a good fit for It, what you should do in medical school if you’re interested in pursuing a career in Family Medicine, and more!
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
00:37 Dr. Nguen’s Introduction
01:54 Lighthearted Interlude No. 1
03:43 What is the role of a Family Medicine physician, and where do they practice medicine?
06:52 What fields of medicine can a family medicine physician specialize in?
09:03 Lighthearted Interlude No. 2
10:26 What kind of residency programs are out there for family medicine (academic, rural, community)
12:42 How does a family medicine physician treat and care for their patients?
18:05 Lighthearted Interlude No. 3
19:25 What if I’m considering Family Medicine vs Pediatrics vs Internal Medicine
21:42 Who is a good fit for becoming a Family Medicine physician?
24:27 What is a Family Medicine Residency like?
26:33 Lighthearted Interlude No. 4
32:56 For medical students who are interested in pursuing a career in Family Medicine, how should they get involved and started?
34:41 Where should I apply for Family Medicine audition rotations?
42:15 Lighthearted Interlude No. 5
43:41 Dr. Nguyen’s Parting Words of Wisdom

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In this episode, my friend Jessie Wagner and I talk about studying for Step 2 and COMLEX Level 2. How is Step 2 different than Step 1, what resources should you use for your exam, and how you can best set yourself up to be competitive for your future speciality.
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The UWorld Spreadsheet I Made for Tracking and Predicting Performance (Dropbox): https://tinyurl.com/UWorldSS
Shelf Question Bank Spreadsheets: https://tinyurl.com/Shelf-Exam-Spreadsheet
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NBME USMLE Step 2: https://tinyurl.com/NBME-Self-Assessment
NBOME COMLEX Level 2: https://tinyurl.com/COMLEX-Level-2
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COMLEX (DO SPECIFIC) STUDYING RESOURCES
◦ Dirty Medicine OMM Playlist - https://tinyurl.com/dirty-medicine-omm
◦ COMSAE/COMAT Score Converter - https://tinyurl.com/NBOME-PDF
◦ COMLEX Percentile Score Converter - https://tinyurl.com/NBOME-Converter
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◦ UWorld (Step 2) - https://tinyurl.com/UWorld-Step-2
◦ AMBOSS - https://tinyurl.com/AMBOSS-Step-2
◦ TruLearn (Level 2) - https://tinyurl.com/TrueLearn-comlex-2
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◦ NBME Step 1 Self Assessments - https://tinyurl.com/NBME-Self-Assessment
◦ COMSAE Level 1 Self Assessments - https://tinyurl.com/COMSAE-Level-2
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BOARD STUDYING RESOURCES
◦ First Aid for USMLE Step - https://tinyurl.com/First-Aid-Step-2
◦ Pathoma - https://tinyurl.com/pathoma-medicine
◦ Boards & Beyond - https://tinyurl.com/bb-medicine
◦ Sketchy - https://tinyurl.com/Sketchy-Medicine
◦ Pixorize (USMLE) - https://tinyurl.com/Pixorize-Medicine
◦ Osmosis (MD) - https://tinyurl.com/osmosis-md
◦ Osmosis (DO) - https://tinyurl.com/osmosis-do
◦ Mehlman Medical - https://tinyurl.com/mehlanmed-free
◦ Amboss Drugs Overview - https://tinyurl.com/amboss-drugs

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:01 Jessie’s Intro
1:26 What are the big differences between Step 2/Level 2 and Step 1/Level 1
9:28 When should I take Step 2/Level 2
13:58 When should I schedule Step 2/Level 2
15:59 Who should I plan to take Step 2, more specifically, which DO students should plan to take Step 2
21:04 Should I take Step 2 or Level 2 first
22:27 When should I start studying for Step 2/Level 2
23:46 How is the testing experience for Step 2 & Level 2 compared to Step 1 & Level 1
29:22 What resources should I use for Step 2 and Level 2?
31:34 - What is Amboss QBank vs Amboss Knowledge
35:56 - How is TrueLearn as a question bank
40:52 - Should I reset my UWorld when I get to dedicated
45:03 If I’m in a position where I’ve finished most of UWorld by the time I started dedicated for Step 2, should I reset my UWorld, transition to Amboss, or focus on my incorrects
46:22 How should my dedicated board season change as I get closer to my exam
49:57 How were your days set up outside of studying
52:04 What is an NBME Form, and how do I use them
55:14 - How is the scoring for the NBME form numbers?
56:45 Should I take a COMSAE from the NBOME for Level 2?
58:12 Big Picture: In Lieu of a Step Score Good or Bad, what are other avenues I can set myself apart to be a competitive residency candidate
1:03:44 How can I leverage an audition rotation to get my application in front of residency programs that might not have considered me otherwise
1:09:47 Jessie’s parting words of wisdom

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In this episode, my friend Olivia Panchal and I discuss third-year elective (audition) rotations. What to expect on rotations in your specialty of interest, how to leverage that opportunity, and how to hit the ground running with your rotations so you can improve your chances of matching as a fourth year.

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https://pocketpimped.com/collections/pocket-pimped-books/products/pocket-pimped-orthopedic-surgery
https://www.orthobullets.com
https://www.amazon.com/Netters-Concise-Orthopaedic-Anatomy-Updated/dp/032342970X
https://shop.lww.com/Surgical-Exposures-in-Orthopaedics--The-Anatomic-Approach/p/9781975168797
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUUM-LghxnHoyoPYIuIy8Qw?app=desktop
https://whitecoatcoaching.com
https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Fractures-Kenneth-Egol-MD/dp/1451193629

Chapters:
0:00 Introductions
0:38 What is an Elective (Audition) Rotation?
1:31 What constitutes a third-year elective rotation?
2:44 How did I pick where to go for my elective rotation?
4:05 What should I look for when picking a site for an elective rotation?
5:24 What is the housing situation like for an elective rotation?
7:05 What are my options to finance an elective rotation? Loans? Scholarships?
8:19 What are some things you took away from your third-year elective rotations that will be pivotal to you hitting the ground running during your 4th-year audition rotations?
9:53 What are the key differences between a 3rd vs. 4th-year elective rotations?
11:03 What are the key differences between a core and elective rotation?
12:16 What resources should I use for Orthopedic away rotations?
13:05 - Pocket Pimped
13:20 - Ortho Bullets
13:39 - Netters Concise Orthopedic Anatomy
13:56 - Hoppenfeld Surgical Exposures
14:06 - Student to Stud
14:23 - White Coach Coaching
14:34 - Handbook of Fracture
15:42 What are some unspoken things I should know/do during my elective rotations?
18:50 In hindsight, what do you wish you would have known before starting your elective rotation? What would you have done differently?
21:47 Final words of wisdom for anyone wanting to know what to expect during an elective rotation?
22:14 - First/Second-Year Student
22:39 - Third-Year Student
23:54 - Fourth-Year Student

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The Video Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen on the Site.
Germain hereby disclaims any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental, or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the Video Content, which is provided as is, and without warranti