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It’s 7:58 a.m. Rounds start in two minutes. You’ve pre-rounded, written your note, and reviewed your labs. You know your patient’s story cold. You’re ready to give your SOAP presentation—the presentation you’ll give every single morning for every patient you’re…
Are you looking for a SOAP note example that’ll show you how to complete your notes in a professional manner? If so, we can help! This post breaks down every section of a SOAP progress note and provides you with…
Dr. Brian Radvansky, Dr. Emma Husain, and Dr. Eli Freiman contributed to this post. Think about the last time you were engaged in conversation and your eyes and part of your attention drifted to read a text message while still…
According to research at Stanford School of Medicine, instrumental music can help you absorb and interpret new information, boost your mood, and improve motivation. While studying, music can serve as consistent and predictable background noise, helping to drown out unpredictable sounds or disturbances…
If you’re starting on your ERAS personal statement, chances are you’re struggling with your “hook” (or introductory paragraph). We get it—”blank page syndrome” is real! Rather than turning to ChatGPT to write your essay for you, we’re here to help…
Starting residency just a couple of months ago has been an absolute roller coaster! While there’s no white coat ceremony in residency, it was still a proud moment to don the long white coat for the first time. The clinical…
Dr. Brian Radvansky and Dr. David Delnegro contributed to this post. At some point in our lives, we’ll feel anxious. It’s part of being human. The ability to think about the future gives us the power (or burden) to reflect…
Medical school is no joke. Between grueling study schedules, back-to-back exams, and those oh-so-important clinical rotations, it’s all too easy to neglect proper nutrition. But here’s the deal…your brain (arguably the most critical part of the med student toolkit) needs…
Most third-year students experience the spring as a blur of shelf exams, numerous feedback and evaluation sessions, and the creeping awareness that residency applications are closer than they feel. In the midst of it all, you don’t want to forget…
OB/GYN was my very first clinical rotation, and I still remember feeling equal parts excited and nervous as I made the transition from the classroom to the wards. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but it didn’t take long…