Setting Yourself Apart From The Crowd In Medical School
How do you set yourself apart from dozens, even hundreds of other med students trying to accomplish the same goal? It comes down to 1 thing: Perception Why is FIJI water more expensive than the competition? Is FIJI better? Maybe. But probably not! But it has a...
USMLE Step 2 CS Exam Changes
THE CS EXAM CHANGES ARE HERE. On November 19, 2020, the USMLE released some information abou the changes coming to the USMLE Step 2 CS exam in 2021. If you haven't listed to the full podcast or you don't have the time, this post will break it all down for you. You can...
Navigating The Phone Case (Pediatrics) On The USMLE Step 2 CS Exam
One of the major challenges medical students face on their USMLE Step 2 CS exams is how to navigate the Pediatrics/Phone case. Dr. Stavros & I always tell students that instead of fearing this type of case, you should pray that it pops up on exam day because it's...
The Ask Dr. Paul Show – Episode 1
In today's episode, Dr. Paul answers 3 of your questions: If you have questions you'd like Dr. Paul to answer in an upcoming episode, head over to Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/drpaulusmle) and ask your question on our most recent post!
How To Handle A Concerned Patient on the USMLE Step 2 CS Exam
Challenging question… How to deal with a concerned parent on the phone case… It’s one thing to deal with a difficult patient face-to-face, but it’s a whole new story when you’re dealing with a concerned parent, and you’re doing it over the phone… In the post below I’m...
1 Simple Trick For A More Effective Step 2 CS Patient Interview
1 simple trick for a more effective patient interview. There’s so many minor things that you must do correctly throughout your CS exam in order to gain full points, and the interview is a major part of this process… One of the more common mistakes I seen students...
Tips For A Better HPI
The first thing your patient note examiner will read is your HPI... So it's fair to say that the quality of your HPI can set the tone for how the rest of your note is perceived. The HPI is your note’s introduction and is what gives the reader a look into the patient’s...
The Right Mindset For Step 2 CS Exam Success
Most students don't think about mindset when it comes to their CS exam... But having the right mindset when you walk into those exam rooms can make all the difference in your encounters. After working with hundreds and hundreds of medical students and helping them...
5 Tips For Nailing Your CS Room Entrance
One of the easiest ways to improve your overall encounter is to start it off on the right foot… The following tips will help ensure that you do just that! Tip 1. Smile as soon as you open the door (a smile can put the SP in a better mood) Tip 2. Make eye contact as...
Tips For Being More Empathetic on the CS Phone Case
Empathy is the key to an outstanding Step 2 CS exam. Showing empathy through the phone is often times challenging for students, but it is definitely possible with a few simple steps. Below I’ve outlined 3 tips that you can keep in mind to be more empathetic on your...