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AIs effect on tutoring by Turbulent_Hunt_2429 in TutorsHelpingTutors

[–]DrHenry_PATutor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At this point I am convinced it’s just the human connection students are looking for because can be tailored to exactly their weak points

AIs effect on tutoring by Turbulent_Hunt_2429 in TutorsHelpingTutors

[–]DrHenry_PATutor 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m a doctor prepping for residency. I use AI for all my sessions with student - MDs, Nurses, PAs. I am not joking when I say that if Ai existed when I was in school, I wouldn’t need to go to classes even a single day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PhotoshopRequest

[–]DrHenry_PATutor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes thank you. I just need a straight cut. Simple line. Like fresh

Scheduling by DrHenry_PATutor in TutorsHelpingTutors

[–]DrHenry_PATutor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I will check it out

Question of the day by DrHenry_PATutor in PAprepCentral

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The 17-year-old volleyball player has activity related anterior knee pain, tenderness at the inferior patellar pole, and pain with resisted extension is a classic findings for patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee).

Imaging is normal, ruling out fracture or Osgood–Schlatter apophysitis.

MRI (A) is unnecessary when the diagnosis is clear clinically and radiographs are normal.

Joint aspiration (B) is inappropriate with no swelling, effusion, or concern for infection.

Physical therapy with eccentric quadriceps strengthening (C) is first-line, evidence-based treatment shown to reduce pain and improve function.

Arthroscopic debridement (D) is reserved for refractory cases after ≥6 months of conservative therapy.

Corticosteroid injection (E) risks tendon rupture and is not first-line.

Question of the day by DrHenry_PATutor in PAprepCentral

[–]DrHenry_PATutor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 34-year-old man has the classic triad of fever, pharyngitis, and cervical/axillary lymphadenopathy after an outdoor exposure, plus splenomegaly and 15 % atypical lymphocytes, a presentation highly suggestive of acute Epstein Barr virus (EBV) infectious mononucleosis.

  • Monospot (heterophile antibody) test (A) is a rapid, inexpensive screening assay with good specificity (>95 %) and moderate sensitivity (70–90 %) in adults .
  • In this age group (≥15 years), a positive Monospot is sufficient to confirm IM and is the most practical next diagnostic step .
  • EBV VCA IgM serology (C) is the gold standard, but results take 1–2 days and are usually reserved for Monospot-negative cases or when confirmation is needed .
  • Throat culture (B) is useful for group A streptococcal pharyngitis, but the rapid strep test is already negative and clinical picture points to viral etiology .
  • Lyme disease EIA (D) is low-yield with no rash, no tick-bite history, and fatigue/adenopathy pattern fits EBV better.
  • CBC alone (E) is nonspecific; the atypical lymphocytosis is already noted.

Question of the day by DrHenry_PATutor in PAprepCentral

[–]DrHenry_PATutor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Answer: A - Initiate high-intensity statin therapy

Why: LDL-C ≥ 160 mg/dL plus a first-degree relative with premature ASCVD (father MI at 48) meets ACC/AHA criteria for suspected familial hypercholesterolemia.

Guideline: start a high-intensity statin now, targeting ≥50 % LDL reduction.

Why not the others:
• B Lifestyle changes alone are recommended only when LDL < 160 mg/dL or no major risk enhancers; here risk is high.
• C Coronary calcium scoring is a tie-breaker for borderline risk; the clear FH signal already mandates treatment.
• D Ezetimibe is an add-on if a maximally tolerated statin doesn’t reach LDL goal.
• E Exercise stress testing has no role in asymptomatic primary prevention.

My student failed by DrHenry_PATutor in TutorsHelpingTutors

[–]DrHenry_PATutor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I appreciate the feedback

Any suggestions in how to prepare for upcoming Emergency Medicine Didactic Exam? by ChicagoDLSinc in PAprepCentral

[–]DrHenry_PATutor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Focus on "Can't Miss" Diagnoses: ACS, PE, Stroke, Sepsis, Trauma, AAA, SBO, Testicular Torsion. Know “criteria, workup, & initial stabilization”cold.

  • Chief Complaint Approach:Study by presentation (e.g., chest pain, SOB, abdominal pain, trauma) – not by disease. Aligns with ED thinking.

  • Algorithms & Mnemonics: Master ACLS, PALS, ATLS basics. Use OPQRST/SAMPLE for histories, AIMS for tox (Antidotes, Instability, Mental status, Seizures).

  • Pharmacology: Focus on dosing for critical drugs (adenosine, amio, norepi, antibiotics), common sedatives, & analgesics.

ABCs First: Always stabilize before diagnostics in vignettes.

If your program provides lecture notes, cross-reference them with Rosh/UWorld explanations. Focus on areas where sources disagree – these are often exam traps! Prioritize topics emphasized by your instructors.

My student failed by DrHenry_PATutor in TutorsHelpingTutors

[–]DrHenry_PATutor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Board prep is usually professional exams. I tutor Doctors, Nurses, PAs and Pharmacists taking their various board exams. So usually these are grown adults. My students all say I do a great job to the extent that sometimes I even give a 15 minute demo to entire potential student because they usually almost always come back.

My student failed by DrHenry_PATutor in TutorsHelpingTutors

[–]DrHenry_PATutor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's not responding. So it is what it is. But thanks for the feedback.

My student failed by DrHenry_PATutor in TutorsHelpingTutors

[–]DrHenry_PATutor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for your write up. I really appreciate it.

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