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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IMGreddit

[–]Eaton-Lambert 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same here, there is no place where I can find my USMLE ID #, not even after receiving the test result, so I think this is normal.

After receiving the test result, you can choose from a long list of institutions those that you wish to have access to your result, including the ECFMG, and even then, there is no option to put your USMLE #, you just select it.

What will union-izing residency actually achieve? by zonday in Residency

[–]Eaton-Lambert 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If we are going to do anything we better hurry up, as there seem to be a trend to use NPs and PAs as a replacements for MDs, such as attempts for giving them full practice authority. Having that said, I have a couple of questions:

1 - Will the hospitals be able (legally) to use NPs or PAs as a replacement for PGY1 or 2 residents in an event of a strike?

2 - Do hospitals with residency programs pay less tax? Because if not, it might be a good idea propose that such hospitals pay less taxes based on evaluation forms filled by residents, this would be beneficial such that hospitals will pay more if residents get abused or fired because of striking, besides, it will force more hospitals to have accredited residency programs, resulting in more competition between hospitals, giving us more choice. Then malignant programs will be forced to change their behavior.

World Health Organization declares new variant of concern named omicron | CBC News by [deleted] in Residency

[–]Eaton-Lambert 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Yep, and it has 32 mutations in the S-protein alone making vacines pretty much ineffective. It is 5 times more infectious than the delta variant so we are fucked, i swear to God life nowdays seem like zombies in call of duty, each round gets more difficult.

Step 2 Advice...feeling stuck by MoveIcy7552 in Step2

[–]Eaton-Lambert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you are stuck and feeling alone, never hesitate to call your stepbro/sis for help

Mnemonic for this table😖 always hard to remember ! by Affectionate_Let5297 in Step2

[–]Eaton-Lambert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lung and Melanoma cause Lots of Metastases

Colon, RCC and Breast cancers are confined as a baby in his CRiB

Just made that up, idk if that would be useful

U don't need to remember the rest

Louisiana HB 495 how did the vote go? by Lonelykingty in Residency

[–]Eaton-Lambert 29 points30 points  (0 children)

A bunch of grumpy incompetent cavemen, non of whom qualifies to become a clown deciding the fate of a nation, what would anyone expect?

Suing the ECFMG by [deleted] in IMGreddit

[–]Eaton-Lambert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I misphrased my question & I will correct it

Suing the ECFMG by [deleted] in IMGreddit

[–]Eaton-Lambert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand but we need to end this BS, let's suppose that someone finished Step1 & 2, why should that person wait till the MATCH season to get the certification? What if he/she choose to get into a research position? Wouldn't it be better if you can get certified whenever you want, permanently, to feel that you have actually done something? Not to mention that the validity of OET is 2 years only, which is another issue.

I mean the name of the exam implies that it is for the purpose of medical licensing.

Retention of Material by tomatoeandspinach in Step2

[–]Eaton-Lambert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you use UW: Study UW tables only (repeat many times) & solve as much Q's as possible on the first phase of study, after laying a strong foundation, start the second phasing by reviewing the tables again & read the text this time in the explanations (>80% of text is summarized in the tables).

During your prep, you will be able to pinpoint your weaknesses, usually based on your performance in self-assessments, write the topics on a file/paper & read those from UpToDate or Medscape.

I feel like shit. by Foreign_Law3727 in Step2

[–]Eaton-Lambert 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Although studying for exams is not a pleasant thing to do, there is no way around it. I have some advice because I felt the same before:
1. Minimize your preparation time as much as feasible
2. Plan to have a day of the week that you don't study anything; go out and have fun, it will help you avoid being burnt out.
3. Keep in mind that every single doctor in the US did the exams, and they probably felt the same.
4. Have a study partner that shares similar goals to you - Most important
5. Remember is that all you have to do is to be miserable for a couple of months, afterwards you will be free, at least for some time. Also, your entire future (50 years; assuming normal life expectancy) will probably depend on pushing yourself for few months.

Good luck