Hear first hand from an OR expert herself, Erica Baden. With many years of OR experience, Erica provides her elevator pitch on why the OR is awesome. Robbie and Zach discuss their rookie mistakes and Erica shares her practical advice that will have you walking with confidence on your first day in the OR.

Clean-up:

1. @41 min - Dupuytren’s contracture was botched by both Zach and Robbie…the correct pronunciation is (du-pwe-TRANZ)

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We have three phenomenal future surgeons who are going to give you the inside scoop on the surgery clerkship. Madison, Jalen, and Michela will help you approach the clerkship with the right attitude and give you the pro-tips necessary to excel on rounds and in the OR. You’re gonna work a lot, but you’re gonna love doing it (maybe)!

Additional Resources:

1. Surgery Rounding Template
2. Surgical Recall: the tried and true gold standard for those aiming to Honors the clerkship and soar in the OR.
3. Dr. Pestana’s Surgery Notes: this is a great resource for those looking for surgery specific vignettes and questions.

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We got you covered for the Renal-Pulmonary block. Major takeaways…You can consume all the salt you want, don’t smoke (or vape…), and get vaccinated!

For some, this block is a breath of fresh air. For others, it’s just not their cup of pee. Either way, you’re in for a ride, and we’re not kidney-ing.

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Some call it FOMM, others call it Fundies, you may even hear it referred to as Molecular. Regardless, if you are about to launch into Fundamentals of Molecular Medicine, you have come to the right place. The first content heavy block of medical school definitely serves up a few challenges, but we recommend disregarding the pancake and fire hose analogies because you’re a boss and you'll master ALL of it. After listening to the wisdom Kerry and John discuss in this episode, you will be ready to hit the ground running. 

Resources

1. BRS Biochemistry
2. Lippincott’s Q&A Review of Biochemistry

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The transition back to school can be tough for many students. We sit down to talk about transitioning back to school, Heme-cardio as a block, and M2 as a whole.

Kevin and Robbie provide the down-low on what to expect from your Heme-Cardio block. They break down high-yield topics, the best study resources, and how to get back into the swing of things after a summer of fun.

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You've made it! Listen to the UnsCripted team as they share a few pearls on how to thrive during the first few weeks of medical school.

Clean-Up:

1. Radiology has been removed from O(R)SA. Radiology will be introduced with ultrasound later in Fall Semester.
2. The number of P&S exams has been reduced from two to one exam for Fall 2019.

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You’ve passed Step 1! You currently know more about basic science than you will for the rest of your life. You’re ready for the wards. Tune in to hear what Robbie, Madison, and our guest host, Adam Price, have to say about the 3rd year of medical school. Also, don’t forget to clean your white coat!

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15:00 - Students are encouraged to take care of their own health and are able to request excused time off for healthcare appointments during M3 clinical duties. All of this is detailed in the policy for excused absences (see Student Handbook for a complete explanation).

47:00 - Keep in mind that the type of information (such as a preliminary diagnosis) you share with a patient can depend on many factors (e.g. your level of training, the disease severity, particular patient, setting, attending, etc.). We recommend careful consideration before sharing an assessment with your patients. It’s not a bad idea to let them know that you need to discuss your A&P with the attending physician first. We do it all the time!

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The day is just around the corner…You may sleep worse than a kid on Christmas Eve, and you’ll definitely spend more money than you spent on your College Spring Break. However, you are a few clicks away from being #StepDONE! Take a listen for how to manage stress on test day and what life looks like after you take the USMLE Step 1 exam. Believe in yourself! We do.

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10:15 - The Prometric-offered practice test contains 3 sections of 40 questions each (120 total).

33:30 - Anyone who tests between May 5 and “Mid-June” will get their score back on July 10. They did not define “mid-June” so if anyone tests after “mid-June” their score should arrive about 4 weeks after test date. All score reports are released on Wednesdays.

Other - The Step 1 exam includes experimental questions that will not count toward your actual score. NBME does not disclose the exact number of experimental questions.

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“If you’re having money problems, I feel bad for you, son. I got 99 problems but [becoming an Ohio resident for tuition purposes] ain’t one” - JAY-Z (probably)

Whether you’re a current M1, a prospective student, or an upperclassman who missed the train, listen in to this episode to gain valuable knowledge about the Ohio resident reclassification process. Director of Financial Services and all-around good guy, John Stiles, walks us through the process and outlines some pro-tips and common pitfalls to avoid. You won’t want to miss it!

Resources:

Residency & Reciprocity: Video and information courtesy of the UC Registrar’s Office

Financial Services Email: [email protected]

Cleanup:

Regarding vehicles, if you have a car registered in your name, you must also be sure to update the registration & plates to Ohio.

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You're more than committed at this point. You're dedicated. In this episode, Zach and Kevin sit down with UCCOM M3 Ethan Schimmoeller to talk about dedicated studying for Step 1. Ethan walks us through a daily, weekly, and overall schedule for Step 1 studying. He shares important lessons he learned, things that surprised him, and his favorite step 1 studying snack (particularly high yield).

Resources
Click here for a customizable schedule for Step 1 studying in both pre-dedicated and dedicated periods. Popular study resources with section checklists are included as separate tabs. Dates of UCCoM exams and other important events have already been populated into the schedule. Enjoy!

Cleanup:

0:00- Ethan’s plan worked well for him, and we think the principles he discusses are very helpful, but no single schedule will work for everyone. The average UC student studies 10-15 hours per day during dedicated and many take off half-days instead of full days. Do whatever you are most comfortable with because you know yourself best!

14:00 – 90 secs per question on Step 1

29:00 – Micro and pharmacology are no longer the lowest performing content areas per the class of 2019 and 2020

34:00 – Ethan was not actually proud that MS was his lowest grade; we support putting your best effort forward in MS, but also support a robust Step 1 study schedule during this time as well

41:00 – you cannot bring your pet to step 1 exam; however, you can bring these items to test day if you have specific medical needs (https://www.usmle.org/test-accommodations/PIEs.html)

1:03:00 – this episode is NOT actually sponsored by Pathoma, we just really love it

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