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USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: 6 months of diarrhea, malaise, cramps

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The 22-year-old man also has had recurrent fever. What is the most likely diagnosis?

USMLE® Step 3

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Kaplan USMLE Step 3: Which defense mechanism led to man’s career?

A 32-year-old man loved playing with fire as a kid and now works in the pyrotechnics industry. Which psychological defense mechanism explains his response?
Hands holding heart-shaped stress release ball

Prevention & Wellness

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3 questions to ask patients when measuring blood pressure

Here are three questions physicians should ask to improve blood-pressure measurement and control in their patients.
A slide under a microscope

Specialty Profiles

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What TV gets wrong about forensic pathology

Lightning-fast lab results, dim lighting and costly tech are among the falsehoods TV shows routinely portray about life in forensic pathology. Find out what else Hollywood gets wrong.
Writing a name on a nametag

Ethics

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How diseases get defined and why it matters

What’s in a name? A lot, in fact. Explore examples of how naming in health care can affect treatments, payment and the patient experience.

Specialty Profiles

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What it’s like in forensic pathology: Shadowing Dr. Cohle

Stephen Cohle, MD, says a good forensic pathologist should be inquisitive and have a willingness to dig deep on cases where no answer is immediately apparent.
Man reviewing a CV

Transition to Attending

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The 5 things an employer is looking for in a resident's CV

It isn’t enough to have years of education, training and accomplishments. To get hired, you need a physician CV in tip-top shape.
Physician with breast cancer patient

Prior Authorization

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How prior authorization hobbles breast cancer care

Research finds that prior-authorization requirements put as many as 17 process steps and 10 decision points between a breast cancer patient and the medications she needs.