Accepted Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

In the meantime, explore Accepted’s catalog of Medical School Interview Services to find out how an admissions expert can help you prep for – and then ace – your interview. She’s also shared her strategy for impressing interviewers in a popular webinar and written three books and numerous articles on the admissions process.

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Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Trials select their patients, test the drugs in run-in periods and use research coordinators to help patients navigate complex health systems. There were no differences in death, heart failure admissions or even walking distance. But trials are best case scenarios. In the real-world, there is none of that.

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Usherk Khan

JUNE 28, 2023

If so, you’re likely familiar with the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) – a crucial step on your path to medical school. Are you aspiring to become a medical professional and embark on a fulfilling journey in the field of healthcare? In this blog post, I will provide you with valuable tips and strategies to […]

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Accepted Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

Having worked in admissions for over two decades, I have read thousands of activity descriptions for medical school and related healthcare fields. Other applicants fill out only a few of their activity descriptions, leaving the admissions committees to wonder what they did with the rest of their time.

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Accepted Blog

AUGUST 23, 2024

You might be wondering how to best convey your reasons for pursuing graduate school to the admissions committees. Last but not least, there is no need to boast about test scores, grades, or other achievements that probably shouldn’t be in your essay because they are already conveyed clearly on your resume/CV and application form.

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CareerStep

JULY 19, 2024

Transcribing laboratory data, such as the details found in a Chem 10 blood test, is a routine task for medical transcribers. While the core laboratory values do not frequently change, new tests do emerge as medical science advances. The transcription key provided by the client showed the lab test and value “IB 4.4.”

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

JULY 26, 2024

Reminder that a camera icon in a blog post on any of our channels indicates that there is an accompanying screenshot - just click the icon to view.

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Accepted Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Show Summary In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk , host Linda Abraham looks back at her predictions for the 2023/2024 application cycle and offers advice for current and future applicants. She reflects on her previous predictions, such as the increase in test options and waivers and the continued use of rankings in admissions.

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Accepted Blog

MAY 8, 2024

This post will guide you through the dental school admissions process and offer tips on how to get accepted. Dental admissions test (DAT) After you complete the prerequisite coursework, you can take the DAT. Please note that the only subject that is required but not covered on this test is Physics. In general, a 3.5

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

As the Regional Integration Engine will be down, resulting/messages from systems integrated with Connect Care such as WellSky (Transfusion Medicine) and AegisPOC (Point-of-Care Testing) will be queued and automatically update at the end of the outage.

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Accepted Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Here’s what Dr. Herman (Flash) Gordon , one of our expert med school consultants, had to say: “As a med school educator and former chair of admissions, I see this as a purposeful question. This essay is an opportunity to provide the admissions committee(s) with a broader picture of who you are as an applicant. A combination?

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Sensible Medicine

JUNE 15, 2024

The medical college admission test contains many irrelevant questions that have nothing to do with being a doctor. At the same time, some standardized testing is likely needed as a test of cognitive ability and a prediction of the ability to pass future examinations and complete clerkships.

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Accepted Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Show Summary Would you like to hear insight based on decades of experience, both advising applicants to a variety of healthcare programs and working in admissions offices for, again, many different healthcare programs? He discusses the admissions process for healthcare programs. Chuck, welcome to Admissions Straight Talk. [2:29]

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Accepted Blog

JANUARY 12, 2024

To guide your decision, be sure to study each program’s website to understand its specific admission requirements and, in the case of allopathic schools, the Medical School Admissions Requirements. The medical school application process is long – it’s often compared to a marathon rather than a sprint – and your patience will be tested.

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Accepted Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

To learn more about UWSOM, check out our podcast interview with Admissions Dean Dr. LeeAnna Muzquiz. Watch: What UW School of Medicine is looking for in secondary essays – tips from Admissions Dean Dr. LeeAnna Muzquiz UWSOM Reapplicant Essay From your most recent application until now, how have you strengthened your application?

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Accepted Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

Show Notes Welcome to the 567th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Are you considering using an admissions consultant at any point during your medical school application journey? Well, if you are, you are eligible for a free 30-minute consultation with a top-notch, experienced Accepted admissions consultant. They count.

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Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

– Placement test: Candidates may be required to take a placement test to demonstrate their proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics, ensuring they have the necessary foundational skills to succeed in the program.

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Sensible Medicine

JULY 5, 2023

Attribution bias in medicine occurs when symptoms are attributed to an unrelated diagnosis or test result. Inappropriate procedures, costly admissions, and unnecessary downstream testing stemmed from incidental findings and unimportant lab abnormalities, many of which originated from a primary care office.

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Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 4, 2024

We’ll also highlight the key elements of our pharmacy technician program, focusing on study tips, test-taking guidance, and how our students are equipped to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing healthcare landscape. Ready to transform your future and improve the lives of others through a career in pharmacy?

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Prism Career Institute

JULY 23, 2024

You can contact us for more information on our program and its admission requirements. A key difference is that medical assistants cannot diagnose patients or issue treatments or prescriptions. If you’re ready to pursue a career as an OB/GYN medical assistant, apply today for the Medical Assistant program at Prism Career Institute.

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Sensible Medicine

AUGUST 25, 2023

We read about diseases and their associated diagnostic tests and treatments. Clinical findings and blood tests hint at the diagnosis, but the only truly confirmatory test is a biopsy of the temporal artery – a small procedure but a procedure all the same. Diagnostic tests give you more than just a diagnosis.

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Prism Career Institute

MARCH 1, 2024

Apply for Admission to Our Medical Assistant Program The medical assistant program at Prism Career Institute is designed for students who want to enter the workforce in a relatively short period. Be aware that further training and experience may be required for the oncology medical assistant role you have in sight.

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Accepted Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

Show Summary In this episode, Linda Abraham interviews Christian Essman, Senior Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Case Western Reserve University Medical School. Show Notes Thanks for tuning into the 571st episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Accepted’s med school admissions quiz can give you a quick reality check.

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A Young Doctor's Journey

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Admission Exam I can’t speak for admission requirements at all universities, but for my school, you needed to take an entrance exam that covered high school level biology, chemistry and physics. The university admissions page had sample questions to give students an idea of the level of knowledge required.

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Accepted Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

If you’re not sure which category your waitlisting school falls into, contact the admissions office and ask. You can also ask your Accepted admissions consultant. While your qualifications relative to those of your peers are primary in admissions evaluations, “fit” is a major factor. But wait… what is yield?

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Sensible Medicine

JANUARY 15, 2024

Here comes a key feature: patients were randomized 5-21 days after the hospital admission. This trial tested the use of early IV beta-blocker (atenolol) in patients with MI. Instead of starting oral beta-blocker many days after MI in BHAT, ISIS1 tested immediate use of IV beta-blocker. Average age 55 years.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Alissa Knight , an expert on hacking and cybersecurity, conducted this research by first downloading 30 mHealth apps in collaboration with the companies, to do penetration testing of their apps and APIs. The test was conducted over two weeks with six months of static code analysis. Sidebar on “what is an ‘API?

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Accepted Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Cynthia Boyd, Associate Dean for Admissions and Recruitment at Rush Medical College, discusses the distinctive elements of the Rush Medical College program, including its focus on developing critical thinkers and providing excellent clinical care. Thanks for joining me for the 551st episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Welcome back. [1:55]

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Prism Career Institute

JUNE 1, 2024

Clinical Duties Medical assistants may be asked to perform the following clinical duties: Record patients’ symptoms and update medical histories Measure vital signs (i.e.,

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Mildred Elley

AUGUST 8, 2022

Because most practical nurse training is provided at community colleges, trade schools, and technical institutions, you must first fulfill the school’s admission standards. You also would be required to take a Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) – a diagnostic test that students take as they go through the admissions process.

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Accepted Blog

AUGUST 20, 2024

Show Notes Welcome to the 589th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. The challenge at the heart of admissions is showing that you both fit in at your target programs and stand out in the applicant pool. It’s my pleasure to welcome to Admissions Straight Talk , Marla Schechter, an attorney since 1989. Thanks for joining me.

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Sensible Medicine

JULY 19, 2023

Deliberate practice during internship is probably even more important today than it was in the days before duty hour restrictions and admission caps. Ask yourself what you are doing to solve the problem that led to (or have crept up since) admission. For any test you order, what is the diagnostic hypothesis you are testing?

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Will Peach MD

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

University Admission Requirements Researching the requirements and expectations of medical schools abroad is essential. Different medical schools may have specific prerequisites, admission criteria, and expectations for international students. Gathering information on admission criteria and financial considerations is crucial.

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WSMDA

OCTOBER 20, 2022

This can be one of the more hands-on specialties because you will often be helping with cardiac stress tests, as well as preparing patients for tests such as EKG s and cardiac imaging. Being a medical assistant for an endocrinologist will involve helping with thyroid function tests and blood sugar testing/management.

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Accepted Blog

JUNE 11, 2024

Show Summary In this episode, Linda Abraham interviews Darrell Nabers, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Recruitment at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Show Notes Welcome to the 580th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Accepted’s med school admissions quiz can give you a quick reality check.

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Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Instead of this investment, schools prefer to pursue changes in admission policies that do not deal with the root issue. They seem indifferent to using randomization to test what actually works. Some of these policies were recently struck down by the Supreme Court.

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Prism Career Institute

JULY 9, 2024

You’ll be applying tested medical methods instead of potentially unproven treatments. Contact us today for information on the Practical Nursing program requirements for admissions and more. When something changes in a patient’s condition, nurses must be equipped to make informed decisions on how to proceed.

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