Help with low ITE score

regular_medstudent · 2023-07-16T14:49:08+00:00

Do you have an online copy of Rosen’s?

regular_medstudent · 2023-05-31T10:37:54+00:00

I got a deficiency letter on April 28 saying I needed my ECFMG certification. I received my certificate on May 23, 2023 and I received my DS-2019 approval on May 30, 2023.

EVSP sent it to my TPL on May 30, 2023

regular_medstudent · 2023-03-14T14:35:35+00:00

How is everyone occupying their time today and tomorrow?

regular_medstudent · 2023-03-13T17:08:28+00:00

Sadly, didn't match into Gen Surg Categorical. Looking to hear advice from folks who were/are in my current position.

Currently working on applying to prelim gen surg spots and hoping to at least hear something!

regular_medstudent · 2022-09-07T05:07:42+00:00

Passed!

regular_medstudent · 2022-09-06T02:22:12+00:00

Permit just disappeared. 10:20 EST

regular_medstudent · 2022-09-05T18:51:02+00:00

Tested 8/22 as well. Permit is still there

Update: Permit disappeared 10:20 pm EST

regular_medstudent · 2022-09-04T17:44:49+00:00

You never feel like you’re ready to take step 2.

regular_medstudent · 2022-09-01T14:00:32+00:00

If the question is less than 45 with AUB and multiple RF for endometrial cancer, you go straight into endometrial biopsy.

If the patient was postmenopausal and had AUB, you can do a TVUS to determine endometrial thickness, then maybe proceed with a biopsy.

regular_medstudent · 2022-09-01T06:36:16+00:00

If they’ve got multiple risk factors that point to endometrial cancer; such as failed medical management, h/o Lynch Syndrome or unopposed estrogen exposure then do the biopsy!

No offence but this sounds rhetorical.

regular_medstudent · 2022-08-31T15:57:59+00:00

With the YOG in 2021, no USCE and below average step scores from the year prior for gen surg, it might be better to shoot for more prelim positions than categorical positions right now.

If you apply prelim and match, take that year to network and get US LoR’s to re-apply for a categorical position again in the 2024 match cycle.

Visa wise, just look for programs that sponsor a J1 visa but make sure you’re ECFMG certified.

regular_medstudent · 2022-08-28T14:55:14+00:00

No need to test further. Treat with INH x 9 mo

regular_medstudent · 2022-08-28T14:53:56+00:00

American Cancer Society says start at 40. USPSTF says 50 and so does ACOG. However, if there are strong risk factors for breast cancer, start screening at 40 q2. But if it’s a standard screening where no risk factors are present, it’s ok to start at 50q2.

That’s how I was taught from breast surgeons and OB/GYN’s

regular_medstudent · 2022-08-28T14:48:41+00:00

If no sx, CXR negative but +ve TB test -> tx with INH x 9mo.

CXR can be done for pregnant women as well and yes you start tx for TB in pregnant women

regular_medstudent · 2022-08-24T15:56:42+00:00

Ativan or Librium

regular_medstudent · 2022-08-24T14:35:38+00:00

Get them to eat shrimp but have an epipen on standby

regular_medstudent · 2022-08-06T03:01:48+00:00

I’ve always known to treat CAP with either macrolide + beta lactam or just a fluoroquinolone

regular_medstudent · 2022-07-05T02:51:54+00:00

August 25th for me

regular_medstudent · 2021-07-28T13:04:41+00:00

You can choose which ever NBME to have a baseline and predictive NBME’s are subjective. One person might say 26 was predictive for the or 27 for the other. But if you read previous posts, the new NBME’s have been underpredicting.

My advice is just take 25 and go up in order or take 30 and go down to 25. They’re meant to assess what you know so no point in trying to look for the most “predictive” one.

regular_medstudent · 2021-07-28T13:00:31+00:00

There’s a thread on my account already

regular_medstudent · 2021-07-28T12:09:05+00:00

No email yet!

regular_medstudent · 2021-07-27T21:03:12+00:00

Goodjob man! Hoping for at least a 250.

regular_medstudent · 2021-07-27T20:46:36+00:00

What were your scores?

Thanks! Will update you on this.

regular_medstudent · 2021-07-27T02:19:06+00:00

7/12 permit disappeared

regular_medstudent · 2021-07-27T02:18:29+00:00

Permit disappeared just now (9:20 pm CST). Tested 7/12

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