AMBOSS: Beyond the Textbook

In this captivating episode of the AMBOSS Podcast: Beyond the Textbook, Sophie Neale hosts an engaging interview with Doctor Nabard Faiz, a cardiology and internal medicine resident physician in Germany. Doctor Faiz shares his incredible journey from fleeing Afghanistan to becoming a respected physician and advocate for culturally sensitive healthcare. His story of resilience in the face of adversity and his commitment to serving diverse communities is not only inspiring but also a call to action for medical professionals everywhere. Tune in as we explore Doctor Faiz’s personal experiences, his involvement with the "Afghan Diaspora in Germany," and his efforts to support female Afghan medical students. Take a deeper look at intercultural competence in medicine and go beyond the textbook with us!

Doctor Nabard Faiz Die Welt Interview: 
https://archive.is/20230815195910/https://www.welt.de/politik/deutschland/plus198442313/Integration-Wie-ein-afghanischer-Fluechtling-Medizinstudent-wurde.html# 

Doctor Nabard Faiz X: https://twitter.com/nbardEff

Doctor Nabard Faiz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/n_bart_f/

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In this wide-ranging episode, we take a broad look into the latest medical news stories and discuss ground-breaking updates made to the AMBOSS platform in 2024. From exploring the significant implications of physician burnout and delving into the daunting challenges of zoonotic diseases to addressing critical health insights regarding household chemicals and neurological conditions, we cover a spectrum of issues shaping healthcare today. Additionally, we spotlight global health crises, and inform listeners about exciting developments like the AMBOSS Step 2 Self-Assessment Week.

Four Out of Five Doctors Are Overworked. Most Are Looking for a Change 
AMBOSS Blog: How to Prevent Burnout & Reach Your Medical School Goals
AMBOSS Article: Work-related conditions

U.S. dairy farm worker infected as bird flu spreads to cows in five states 
Bird flu jumped to cows, then to a human. Should we be worried? 
What to know about the risks of the bird flu outbreak 
AMBOSS Article: Influenza

A SPIKING FEVER
AMBOSS Article: Viral hemorrhagic fevers 
World Chagas Disease Day 2024 
AMBOSS Article: Chagas disease 
To fight malaria parasite, researchers try tricking it with a time-travel strategy 
AMBOSS Article: Malaria 

Household chemicals may increase risk of neurological conditions like autism, MS 
AMBOSS Article: Nerve tissue, synapses, and neurotransmitters 

AMBOSS Content Updates 
AMBOSS Step 2 Self-Assessment: https://go.amboss.com/Step2-2024-inf-img

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Welcome to a unique episode of AMBOSS: Beyond the Textbook! Today, Dr. Tanner Schrank covers the most important knowledge you need to study to be prepared for myocardial infarctions, whether on the USMLE Step 2CK or in the clinic. Buckle up for a high-yield journey to the heart of medicine! And let us know if this episode style gets your blood pumping, so we can prepare more for you. 

Myocardial Infarction Article: https://next.amboss.com/us/article/wS0hbf
Myocardial Infarction Qbank Session: https://next.amboss.com/us/shared/questions/bTC20H6rP2/1 

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This week, hosts Sophie Neale and Dr. Tanner Schrank interview medical student and AMBOSSador Daanish Mahmood about his experiences and journey through medical school. He discusses his insightful tips for studying using AMBOSS, Anki, and his study resources on his website. Listen in as they cover everything from preparing for clinical rotations to the UKMLA. If you're struggling with finding time to study, finding a resource that suits your needs, or just need inspiration, check out this episode and you'll surely feel more prepared.

Daanish Mahmood on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daanishmahmood/
Daanish Mahmood: https://daanishmahmood.com/
If you are interested in being an AMBOSSador, apply here: https://www.amboss.com/int/ambossadors/applications

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We're very happy to welcome back Dr. Dan Levi to the AMBOSS Podcast! Since our last interview with him, he has switched from working as a physician in Germany to become a trainee in family medicine in the UK! Since he scored in the top 15 percentiles of the USMLE Step 1, Step 2, and the MSRA in the UK, he shared some of his study secrets with us plus his advice about mentoring and life as a doctor.

Fun Fact:
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0272460
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21211793/
https://www.nature.com/articles/nrn2298
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21417955/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22213750/ 

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In this special episode, your host Dr. Tanner Schrank walks through what clinical clerkships are like for senior medical students. Using the AMBOSS Clerkship Survival Guide, he explains what each clerkship entails and the top 10 topics to prepare for to ensure success on the wards. Stay tuned until the end to hear how to write a patient note and a real example of a daily progress note!

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AMBOSS Clerkship Survival Guide: https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/clerkship-guide/
AMBOSS Blog "How to Succeed in Your Clinical Clerkships":  https://blog.amboss.com/us/how-to-succeed-clinical-clerkships-amboss
AMBOSS Clinician Mode: https://www.amboss.com/us/students/clerkships 

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If you only expected to live a few more years, what would you do? Would you throw yourself a going-away party? 
As we conclude our two-part interview in our Leading Women in Healthcare mini-series, Dr. Sarah Fitzgibbon and hosts Dr. Tanner Schrank and Sophie Neale discuss her journey through her diagnosis as well as the great work she's done with the Women in Medicine in Ireland Network. Find out her excellent insights and advice in this episode! 

Women in Medicine in Ireland Network:  www.wimin.ie
Dr. Sarah Fitzgibbon's blog Adventures of a Sick Doctor: https://adventuresofasickdoctor.blogspot.com/ 

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A 37 year old woman has night sweats, 5 kilograms of unintended weight loss, and right upper quadrant pain. What is your differential diagnosis? 
In this first part of a two-part interview in our Leading Women in Healthcare mini-series, hosts Sophie Neale and Dr. Tanner Schrank talk with Dr. Sarah Fitzgibbon from Cork, Ireland about her experience starting and running the Women in Medicine in Ireland Network and blogging about the medical scenario above that she actually lived through. Tune in to find out her diagnosis and to catch her helpful insights. 

Women in Medicine in Ireland Network:  www.wimin.ie
Dr. Sarah Fitzgibbon's blog Adventures of a Sick Doctor: https://adventuresofasickdoctor.blogspot.com/ 

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In the conclusion to our engaging interview with Dr. Claire Wagner, Head of Corporate Strategy & Market Access at the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute, hosts Sophie Neale and Dr. Tanner Schrank discuss her journey through medical school, the impact that working with the WHO had on her, and how mentors shaped her life. Tune in to find out her insightful advice on following your own path, keeping an open mind, and finding passion in your work! 

Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute: https://www.gatesmri.org/leadership/claire-m-wagner/
Dr. Claire M. Wagner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairemwagner/

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As we continue our exciting mini-series of Leading Women in Healthcare, hosts Sophie Neale and Dr. Tanner Schrank dive into the important theme of Global Health with Dr. Claire M. Wagner, a leading figure in the sphere and current Head of Corporate Strategy & Market Access at the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute. This episode (part 1 of 2) focuses on Claire's extensive experience, highlighting her incredible journey ensuring care and access around the world, and pinpointing the most crucial challenges in global health today. Join us as we go beyond the textbook!

Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute: https://www.gatesmri.org/leadership/claire-m-wagner/
Dr. Claire M. Wagner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairemwagner/

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