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

APRIL 2, 2024

Its Director of Admissions, Dr. Mike Woodson, is our guest today, and he’ll tell you what it takes to get in. Show Notes Welcome to the 569th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Accepted’s med school admissions quiz can give you a quick reality check. In 2019, he became the Director of Admissions.

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Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 2, 2024

It was believed that being a doctor meant you had to remember a great number of obscure things, and so we designed tests that heavily weighted memorization. Over time, unsurprisingly, this evolution moved from the admission process to the medical curriculum itself.

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Accepted Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The PREview exam is a type of situational judgment test designed to help admissions committees assess applicants’ pre-professional competencies. Thus, used in conjunction with other quantitative measures, the PREview can help flesh out an applicant’s profile and gives admissions committees a more holistic picture of them.

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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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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

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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Accepted Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

The most reliable source of information about allopathic medical schools is the Medical School Admission Requirements ( MSAR ) website, offered by the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges). Five steps for evaluating your med school stats Don’t be discouraged if you have low test scores. We can help!

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Accepted Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

For this section of our Med School Admissions: What You Need to Know To Get Accepted series, I’ll provide a brief rundown of what happens after you graduate from medical school. There will always be new procedures, new medications, and new lab tests to learn about. It also tests your ability to manage a patient.

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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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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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Accepted Blog

JULY 2, 2024

Show Summary In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk , host Linda Abraham interviews Yael Bruk, a recent graduate from Binghamton University who was accepted to multiple medical schools. Show Notes Thanks for joining me for this, the 583rd episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Yael, welcome to Admissions Straight Talk. [1:57]

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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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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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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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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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Sensible Medicine

DECEMBER 13, 2024

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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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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Sensible Medicine

APRIL 16, 2024

The idea was that the software would examine patients’ medical records – the entire medical record: clinical notes; labs; radiology; and their admission histories – and learn to stratify people in terms of their risk for readmission. The idea was that interventions could then be tested in the high-risk groups.

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Accepted Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Early Decision Programs (EDPs) EDPs allow applicants to gain admission to one school and not have to apply to any others. This approach allows you extra time for travel, research, and volunteer or work experience, which are increasingly valued by admissions committees. You’ve aced the practice tests.

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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

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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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

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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Connect Care Bytes Blog

AUGUST 29, 2024

This issue includes information on: Fall Connect Care upgrade and downtime Optimization Training classes in September New Connect Quality project on improving Problem List use, to meet CPSA's Standards of Practice Quality Improvement requirement Enhancement to Admission and Discharge navigators Upcoming Glucometer Overview column in Patient Lists Sorting (..)

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The solution built a QR code embedded with the patient’s full data (clinical, social determinants, and other relevant bits of information to complete the patient’s profile) with a designated caregiver at both ends of the transfer — from the originating site to the admission site.

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Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The device becomes a screening test or provides information to “promote wellness.” Perhaps the most well-known example happened when the nature of primary hyperparathyroidism changed with the advent of automated multi-channel chemistry tests. I would propose a third arm using finger prick glucose testing in place of CGM.

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Health Populi

JUNE 5, 2018

” A genetic test that costs $3,000 helps to identify women who could benefit from avoiding chemo. The test is called the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score. It’s not enough to open up doctors notes to patients.

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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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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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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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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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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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Sensible Medicine

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

There have been previous admissions after which the patient did not make it to follow-up appointments. ” A Montreal Cognitive Assessment test at that visit was 25/30, probably an underestimate of his cognitive decline given his level of education and baseline intellect.  The number is never a working one.

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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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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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Prism Career Institute

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Administrative duties may include: Scheduling appointments Welcoming patients at the front desk Accepting and returning phone calls Collecting insurance information Managing medical billing Coordinating admissions and referrals You may notice a commonality between many of these tasks.

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