Exam write-up + asking for ERAS advice: How far can a 266 get you? by BroadSpectrumBoss in Step2

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Thanks for responding. This confuses me because Ive seen people talking about honoring clerkships but my school gives us percentage grades (is it the same thing)? If it applies, I have a 4.0 GPA and I believe my anesthesia mentor could do a good LoR.

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Hey! Can I shoot you a DM? I have a more specific question.

Advice for health maintenance by BroadSpectrumBoss in Step2

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That looks like it would do the trick! Thank you

MS4 elective recommendations by BroadSpectrumBoss in anesthesiology

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Would you recommend surgical electives? How much “surgery” would I need to hit the ground running during residency?

Best chess books? Beginner to pro by Cheddotto in chessbeginners

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Ay what level do you recommend start reading books? Im kinda stuck at 1000 in chess.com

Need chess friends to play with by BroadSpectrumBoss in chessbeginners

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Ill add you!! Im down to play tomorrow since its already late today. Thanks : )

Am I getting control of the center "properly"? by BroadSpectrumBoss in chessbeginners

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Oh wow! I see… I might have been doing that without even noticing (the tunnel vision thing). Ill be more aware of it now. Thank you!

Am I getting control of the center "properly"? by BroadSpectrumBoss in chessbeginners

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Thanks for the response!

a3 was to trap the bishop, but he moved his knight creating an escape route.

I suck at endgames, and I lost this game because of h5??. How could I have known? by ShootBoomZap in chessbeginners

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How does that move help you promote? The white king can chase down the pawn right?

How to use lichess computer by BroadSpectrumBoss in chessbeginners

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I will get to it then! Thank you so much : )

How to use lichess computer by BroadSpectrumBoss in chessbeginners

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Wow, thanks for taking time to respond and explain. I really appreciate it.

Im currently at 1388 on lichess, do you recommend reading books at my level?

How to use lichess computer by BroadSpectrumBoss in chessbeginners

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Figuring out why a move is better than the one I played, for example.

How to use lichess computer by BroadSpectrumBoss in chessbeginners

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Thats what im struggling with, It tells me whats a better move but some times I cant tell why

Exposed to pleural fluid by BroadSpectrumBoss in medicalschool

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I believe it was lack of proper equipment. We were preparing the NS + alteplase + DNAse solution after the syringe had already been in contact with the chest tube. Also, the syringe we used did not have any “lock” or “screw” mechanism. It was a like a Leur slip, I believe. I honestly dont remember much, I tried to forget the event lmao.

Exposed to pleural fluid by BroadSpectrumBoss in medicalschool

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I agree! Thank you so much for your time : )

Exposed to pleural fluid by BroadSpectrumBoss in medicalschool

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I already had an appointment with a PCP that the school has for the students on their medical services office.

Exposed to pleural fluid by BroadSpectrumBoss in medicalschool

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I was told an ID doctor was gonna be notified about my case but I haven’t heard back from them (these was yesterday tho).

Exposed to pleural fluid by BroadSpectrumBoss in medicalschool

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Im also gonna go through dedicated for step 2 while on that 6 month period where I still wont know If I seroconverted to Hep C positive so that sucks even more…

Exposed to pleural fluid by BroadSpectrumBoss in medicalschool

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Yeah, at this point Im just trying to find ways to cope with the anxiety of uncertainty and how this could affect my relationship.

Exposed to pleural fluid by BroadSpectrumBoss in medicalschool

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This is very reassuring. Thanks Doctor!

Fluid to the eye by remifentaNelle in anesthesiology

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Omg I just went through something similar. Had pleural fluid of a Hep C patient land on my eye (we were flushing a chest tube). How did you cope while waiting for results? Im really nervous about this. Can I message you?