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Physician Health

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Lee Ouyang: The moment I knew medicine was my calling

Fourth-year medical student Lee Ouyang on getting to know patients’ stories and seeing his colleagues do amazing things daily.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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USMLE Step 2: Determine the next step in treating hypertension

This USMLE® Step 2 practice test question deals with a 57-year-old female who presents with worsening dyspnea.
Physician showing a patient her medical chart.

Prevention & Wellness

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Congress urged: Save evidence-based diabetes prevention program

Leading organizations in diabetes prevention call for continued funding of the CDC’s effective, low-cost program to block onset of the disease.

Physician Health

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Dr. Edmonds: The moment I knew medicine was my calling

Palliative care specialist Kyle P. Edmonds, MD, says medicine is a flawed, beautiful, human endeavor that calls on physicians to be curious, flexible and knowledgeable.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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USMLE Step 1: Predict the effect of a trial contraceptive

Researchers analyze the urine of women taking an oral contraceptive. Match the data with the parameter being measured.

Physician Health

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Dr. Crane: The moment I knew medicine was my calling

Pathologist Genevieve Crane, MD, PhD, keeps up hope and appreciates each complex and loved soul awaiting a diagnosis whom she encounters in practice.

Specialty Profiles

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Preventive medicine at the state level: Shadowing Dr. Braund

The last in a series about preventive medicine, the state health officer for Wyoming talks about her work on behalf of more than 500,000 people.

Physician Health

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Dr. Lindquist: The moment I knew medicine was my calling

Geriatrician Lee A. Lindquist, MD, MPH, MBA, says love, empathy and a positive attitude keep her medical career thriving.