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Med School Life

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3 Min Read

Entrepreneurship can start in med school. Here’s what to know.

As a medical student, you can envision ideas that change health care. Here are tips from an expert on how to bring your idea to life.

USMLE® Step 3

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3 Min Read

Kaplan USMLE Step 3: Next step for diabetic with nausea, vomiting

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 74-year-old man with diabetes and chronic renal failure experiences nausea and vomiting for 24 hours. What is the next step in management?
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Med Student Health

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6 Min Read

Medical school burnout: How to take care of yourself

How can medical students best practice self-care during medical school? A psychiatric expert weighs in, and medical students offer their hard-won advice.
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Prevention & Wellness

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3 Min Read

5 steps to help patients prevent diabetes

Early and intensive lifestyle intervention can prevent or delay diabetes. Follow these five steps to help prevent type 2 diabetes.

USMLE® Step 3

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4 Min Read

Kaplan USMLE Step 3: What is woman’s electrolyte abnormality?

The case: An 82-year-old woman with history of Alzheimer dementia, who was found collapsed, has evidence of defective swallowing. Which electrolyte abnormality is likeliest?
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Specialty Profiles

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4 Min Read

Residents share 4 tips for assessing specialty lifestyle

Pondering your career beyond medical school? Get tips on picking a medical specialty from those who have been in your shoes.

USMLE® Step 3

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4 Min Read

Kaplan USMLE Step 3 prep: What to do next in difficult delivery?

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: The fetal head has been delivered, but the anterior shoulder has not been able to be delivered. Which course of action should be taken?

Specialty Profiles

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8 Min Read

What it’s like to specialize in hematology: Shadowing Dr. Lee

Alfred Lee, MD, PhD, says that hematology is a very interesting and complex field that crosses all disciplines. Find out more about the specialty of hematology.