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Preparing well can’t guarantee you a 525+ on the MCAT, or even guarantee that you’ll feel relaxed on test day. But it does give you a better chance of coming through the experience with a score that reflects your potential to do well in medical school. Learn more in today's featured article! #premed #MCAT #gradschool #graduateeducation #medicalschool

"The aim of medicine is to prevent disease and prolong life, the ideal of medicine is to eliminate the need of a physician." - William J. Mayo It's incredible what we just experienced in the ICU! Another life was saved, all thanks to the amazing teamwork and ECMO technology. Moments like these remind us of the remarkable developments in medical science. We even had the opportunity to receive a firsthand explanation of ECMO's functionality from Dr. Praveen Vijhani. #USMLE #USMLEPrep #Step1 #Step2 #Step3 #USCE #OET #ECFMG #clinicalrotations #observership #interview #residency #internalmedicineresidency #clinicalelectives #MATCH2025 #MATCH2024 #DHRhealth DHR Health #internalmedicine #residencymatch #nrmp #ICU #CCU #learning #medicaleducation #medicine

CPD Training Highlights: Shoulder Care Insights Our latest CPD training was led by Nneka Osuji, focusing on Red Flags and Evidence-Based Practice in Shoulder Care. Here's a quick summary: Recognising Red Flags: - Identified key red flags like persistent pain and sensory deficits. - Learned to spot symptoms such as swelling and weakness for prompt intervention. Evidence-Based Approaches: - Explored effective interventions like Steroid Injections and Manual Therapy. - Highlighted the benefits of combining therapy with targeted exercises. Actionable Insights: - Emphasised early detection through red flag screening. - Encouraged proactive measures for better patient outcomes. Empowering our FCP team with practical knowledge enhances patient care, reflecting our investment in professional growth. #cpdtraining #physiotherapy #shouldercare #FCP #teamresponse

#ESCPIBDmonth ESCP - European Society of Coloproctology Gastroenterologists POV: Elective colectomy in UC “Today in the field of advanced therapy we have available at least 9/10 different drug to treat UC. That does not mean that we have to use all of them!” ➡️create a relation with your patient and start and start advance therapy when is needed. ➡️after sequencing one or two drugs, accordingly to the activity of the disease, and, more importantly, the quality of life of the patients, start to speak about the possibility of a surgical treatment. ➡️considering: age of the patient, duration of the disease, comorbidities, extraintestinal manifestations, physician point of view. “When the anatomy of the colon is lost, it does not make any sense to keep on sequencing with advanced therapy” Infinite Thanks Alessandro Armuzzi your invaluable perspective!

Thanks, Alessandro Armuzzi. Elective total #colectomy for #ulcerativecolitis is a significant decision for patients, often considered when medical management fails to control symptoms or when there are concerns about long-term complications, such as the risk of colorectal cancer. From a patient perspective, the best time to consider an elective total colectomy involves several factors: 📌 When UC significantly impairs quality of life despite optimal medical therapy, #surgery may offer a better quality of life. Symptoms such as severe pain, frequent diarrhea, and the inability to maintain a normal lifestyle despite treatment can be indications. 📌 If a patient has tried and failed multiple lines of medical therapy (including biologics and immunosuppressants) or cannot tolerate them due to side effects, surgery may be considered. 📌 The presence of dysplasia or early-stage cancer in the colon or rectum significantly increases the risk of developing colorectal cancer. Elective surgery in this context can be life-saving. 📌 In cases where there's a high risk of complications from UC, such as toxic megacolon, perforation of the colon, or severe bleeding, elective surgery might be considered to prevent these potentially life-threatening conditions. 📌 Decisions around surgery also involve personal life circumstances, including the ability to take time off for surgery and recovery, family planning (as surgery can affect fertility, especially in women), and personal preferences regarding living with a stoma or undergoing procedures for an alternative, such as ileal pouch-anal anastomosis. 📌 For some patients, the prospect of lifelong medication, regular monitoring, and the potential for medication-related side effects may be less appealing than surgery, which offers a chance for a life free from UC symptoms and medications. 📌 Understanding the risks, benefits, and potential outcomes of surgery versus continued medical management is crucial. Decision-making should involve thorough discussions with a multidisciplinary team, including gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons, and, when possible, input from other patients who have undergone the procedure. #IBD

Creating resources to support students after they acquire a brain injury in order to improve their outcomes is a major part of the work being done at CBIRT. In order to reach the goal to change the outcome for a student with a brain injury there needs to be a team of teachers, parents, educators, and medical professionals. I was given the opportunity to work on the free course, "Return to Play: Oregon Concussion Education." This web-based training tool provides an educational program aimed at informing medical professionals, educators and others about current state laws and practice guidelines. The goal is to promote more uniform concussion awareness and management in schools and medical practices. Check out the course using the following link: https://lnkd.in/gTqN4-m2 

During the last two weeks of my ICU rotation, I've come to realize that being a doctor as an international medical graduate is doable, but being an inspirational doctor as an IMG requires a higher level of commitment. I am humbled to have witnessed the inspirational physicians around me, and I am eager to learn from them how to reach that level of excellence. #step1 #step2 #step3 #usmle #usmleprep #match2024 #match2025 #clinicalrotations #clinicalobservership #USCE #internalmedicine #internalmedicineresidency #DHRHeatlh

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📈 Whether you're prepping for USMLE, board exams, or just want to keep your medical knowledge razor-sharp, this daily practice question is perfect for you! 🎓🏥 👩⚕️👨⚕️ Attention all medical students, graduates, and residents! Tune into our daily reel for a challenging USMLE-style question. Test your skills, enhance your understanding, and stay ahead in your medical journey. 🚀 💬 Got the answer? Share it in the comments and spark a discussion with fellow med enthusiasts. It's all about learning and growing together in the medical community! 🤝🌟 #USMLE #MD

Our emergency medicine students had an invaluable hands-on experience perfecting their suturing skills. They had the opportunity to learn and practice a variety of techniques to close cuts of different shapes and sizes. Using both synthetic and porcine skin, the students gained practical knowledge on handling diverse wound scenarios they might encounter. This immersive training session not only enhanced their technical abilities but also boosted their confidence in performing precise sutures under real-life conditions. By practicing on these materials, our future emergency physicians are better prepared to deliver high-quality care with steady hands and keen expertise. #EmergencyMedicine #MedicalTraining #SuturingSkills #HandsOnLearning #MedicalEducation #FutureDoctors #PracticalSkills #HealthcareTraining #MedicalStudents #ClinicalPractice