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Episode 104: Dr. Dan answers a listener question about how to scramble up an effective study approach during the first semester of medical school. Getting Board Certified Hi, this is Dr. Dan here with both the Medical School Podcast. I am sorry, it has been awhile since I have issued a podcast. I finished residency […]

Episode 103: Brain trauma, intracranial tumors, birth defects and infections – all in the head.

Episode 102: This is a sample of the Master the USMLE audio program online at MMC.works NUTRITION I. Eating disorders – includes obesity, anorexia, bulimia Difference between anorexia and bulimia? A. Anorexia Distorted body image; women with anorexia can have distorted image; control issue; they have lost control of everything in their life, and the […]

Episode 101: Note packets and syllabi usually have scribble notes all over them, but how can you judge, in a moment, whether you have high yield USMLE Step 1 notes in your hand? Listen to the podcast and find out how. USMLE Step 1 Lecture Notes (click) While most are electronic now, beware. There is evidence […]

Episode 100: This special edition podcast highlights the conversion of MMC Mobile, with on-demand medical mentorship from any mobile device. www.MMC.works MMC Mobile – mentorship in High Definition Welcome to the Medical Mastermind Community, episode 100. This special edition is all about the mobile version and how you can go to the new mmc.works. That’s […]

Episode 99: Learn the 5 pathways possible for osteopathic physicians and their chances of matching into a residency. Osteopathic Residency Match and Scramble: Residency options: 5 pathways Board certification Malignant residency programs D.O. match and scramble rates NRMP Match and Scramble Course Further reading D.O’s or the Doctor of Osteopathic is a fully licensed physician […]

Episode 98: Learn about the coming MOBILE version of the MMC, plus Dr. Dan outlines the 7 Stages of a Medical Career in Development. Seven Career Stages and MMC Mobile updates TRANSCRIPT This episode is about the Seven Career Stages being in the palm of your hand. That’s right whether you’re listening to this on your […]

Episode 97: This concludes the discussion of the core research that went into the MMC anxiety intervention. Get anxious before tests? Good. A certain amount is what motivates you and is healthy. But what about when it becomes counterproductive? Listen to this podcast to hear how to tell the difference between normal anxiety in USMLE […]

Episode 96: Learn the facts about stress during USMLE Step 1 preparation. Download Slide Set: MS2 Lecture- Preventing Burnout While Preparing for USMLE Step 1 Burnout in Medical Students In this episode, you’ll learn the statistics behind the 5-30% prevalence of suicidal ideation among medical students. Depression is more common in residents than the general population. […]

Episode 95: Learn what to look for in a mentor and how they can help you accomplish your goals. Download transcript: Choosing a Mentor Melinials Want Mentorship in Medicine In today’s episode, I’m going to be talking about how Millenials want even more mentorship, at least supposedly, than their predecessors. Specifically, I’m looking at an […]

Episode 95: Whether it’s inadequate note taking, or if something is missing here or there or mistake, or some kind of habit, let’s face it. Not all doctors are very good, at coaching mentoring, or teaching some of them are very [abrought 00:01:07] in some cultures and specialties. They pride themselves in being mean to […]

Episode 94: Learn what programs are looking for in an ERAS application. What draws people to psychiatry?  Interest in serving patients with chronic, severe mental illness. Enjoying psychotic patients can be a big determinant.  Fascination with neuroscience.  Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to engage and successfully navigate almost any typeof person.  Introspective […]

Episode 93: Doctor Dan reveals where the finances have gone and his best-kept secret all these years… I want to reveal my best kept secret. I say I want to. I’ve really hesitated, for the past 2 years, I’ve kept something from you. It’s been more than that, actually. Pretty much the whole time I’ve […]

Episode 92: Learn the difference between carcinoma, sarcoma, mesenchymal tumors, oncogenesis, and the protooncogenes. NEOPLASIA I. Nomenclature: Benign vs. malignant A. Difference between benign and malignant cancer: Main difference – Benign usually does not metastasize, malignant has the capacity to metastasize. Exception: B9 tumor that metastasize: invasive mole (metastasize to lungs, but goes away). B. […]

Episode 91: There aren’t enough residency positions for graduating medical students? It depends on the state; the forecast is grim. Download transcript: Stop Cutting Residency Positions More Medical Students Than Residency Positions As you may know and have probably heard there is becoming an increasing discrepancy between the number of graduating medical students and the […]

Episode 90: USMLE Step 3 is changing in 2014 and the rest will follow suit. Learn about the changes and new structure in this episode of the Medical School Podcast. Download transcript: USMLE Changes in 2014 and Beyond View image of changes: USMLE changes Dr. Dan: Welcome to the Medical School Podcast. I’m your host, Dr. […]

Episode 89: Tips for saving money in health care. And, calling all 2nd year medical students! It’s your time for a USMLE score boost! Download transcript: How to boost your USMLE Step 1 score and save health care costs The Dark Side of Medicine Today I’m going to be talking about the unveiling of the dark […]

Episode 88: It’s a kiss because it’s something nice that you can frame and hang on your wall. It’s death because you’ll never be able to work as a doctor. Download Transcript: Kiss of Death Today’s episode is all about the kiss of death when it comes to a residency training. You never heard of […]

Episode 87: Doctor Dan shouts the triumphant praises of one who is done with overnight call…forever. Hi, It’s Doctor Dan. I just wanted to record this brief special episode about my last call shift ever. Call is of course variable depending on where you work whether it’s night float system or twenty-four hour call in […]

Episode 86: Four categories of shock intuitively with respiratory and metabolic acidoses. Shock A. Causes of hypovolemic shock Diarrhea, blood loss, cholera, sweating, not DI (b/c losing pure water, and not losing Na, total body Na is NORMAL! Losing water from ICF; no signs of dehydration; when you lose salt, show signs of dehydration). Cross-Synaptic […]