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			<title>an advise how to improove your usmle 1 result</title>
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			<description>I finished Step 1 a few months ago. My score was 99



I used so many resources for my study, but I have to say that Clinical Review Qbank is the best.

I was working as a salesman, for a few months before I decided finally to stay home and

study (of course I had some money saved aside at the time).



When I started to study, I though that getting over 85 is just a dream but I made it all

the way to 99. It’s all about the resources that you use and the amount of concentration

that you have  ...</description>
			<category>USMLE World &amp; Kaplan Stuff</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:29:53 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Essential Drugs</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<font face="Verdana"><span style="font-size: 9px; line-height: normal"><font face="Verdana">[size=9]Practical guidelines intended for physicians, pharmacists, nurses and medical auxiliaries
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3rd edition
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Médecins sans Frontières
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2006
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344 pp</span></font>[/size]</font><a href="http://www.refbooks.msf.org/msf_docs/en/Essential_drugs/ED_en.pdf" class="postlink" target="_blank"> Download</a>]]></description>
			<category>Questions, Problems, Discussions</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:56:39 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Clinical Guidelines</title>
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			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<font face="Verdana"><span style="font-size: 9px; line-height: normal"><font face="Verdana">[size=9]Diagnosis and treatment manual for curative programmes in hospitals and dispensaries
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<br />
7th edition
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Médecins sans Frontières
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2007
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344 pp </span></font>[/size]</font><a href="http://www.refbooks.msf.org/msf_docs/en/Clinical_Guide/CG_en.pdf" class="postlink" target="_blank">Download</a>]]></description>
			<category>Partners &amp; Journals</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:55:20 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy</title>
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			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<font face="Verdana"><span style="font-size: 9px; line-height: normal"><font face="Verdana">[size=9]18th edition
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Robert S. Porter, Justin L. Kaplan, Barbara P. Homeier, Mark H. Beers (Editors)
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Merck Research Laboratories
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2006
<br />
&gt;2000 pp </span></font>[/size]</font><a href="http://www.merck.com/mmpe/index.html" class="postlink" target="_blank">Download</a>]]></description>
			<category>Partners &amp; Journals</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:54:21 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Antibiotic Guide</title>
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			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<font face="Verdana"><span style="font-size: 9px; line-height: normal"><font face="Verdana">[size=9]Johns Hopkins University
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Division of Infectious Diseases
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2009 </span></font>[/size]</font><a href="http://hopkins-abxguide.org/" class="postlink" target="_blank">Download..</a>]]></description>
			<category>Partners &amp;  Journals</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:53:15 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>How to prepare &amp;amp; Pass USMLE Step 3 with 99 percentile</title>
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			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description>You need to prepare for about 3 months. Read Master the boards about 4 - 5 times. Do 

Clinical Review Q bank online, you must score more than 50 % marks. Make notes from the

explanations and revise them around 4 times.Read first aid at last.



Do Clinical review about 4 times.. just trust me that most cases are from Clinical Review,

i would suggest u guys to prepare eating disorders very well.



Type of questions:

i would say around 40% questions are the same as we did in step 2 ck..

10%  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:26:41 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Entertainment is Very important along with Studies</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:26:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Practise online Questions of clinical review to score 99 percentile</title>
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			<description>Prepare for 2months for it in total for CS. Get Started by reading first aid and Kaplan.

Then  practice cases on ClinicalReview, which was most important part in preparation .

Look at clinical case practice as an essential tool to become a good doctor.



The most important thing is to make sure that when you read u really grasp the concept then go

online Practice cases and questions on Clinical Review, this'll also made it easier for you

to remember things. Real exam experiences given by  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:41:25 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>USMLE Road Map: Pharmacology</title>
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			<description>

USMLE Road Map: Pharmacology





USMLE Road Map: Pharmacology 

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical | English | ISBN: 0071445811 | 178 pages | 2005 | PDF | 33 Mb

 

 

Description: USMLE Road Map: Pharmacology presents a concise and

focused examination of the essential concepts in pharmacology. Through

a streamlined and easy-to-follow hierarchical outline format, it guides

students through the most important attributes of each drug class and

reviews the mechanisms, actions, and side effects  ...</description>
			<category>USMLE World &amp; Kaplan Stuff</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:14:53 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Best Online USMLE Question Practise Test</title>
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			<description>The common marker I see in everyone who I've 

talked to who have failed is that they didn't do sufficient exam questions practice online

and read and memorized from the explanations... your guaranteed a passing score hands down.



If you do Clinical Review usmle step 1 questions once, your going to score above a 210... two times and 

your going to score above 225. 



Divide your day into 3 hours zones. Review your productivity at the end of that time period.

If not so good....take a break.......rev  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:41:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Password for U-W notes part1??</title>
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			<dc:creator>chapatin</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<strong>Thanks for this new forum. IMG struggiling with Steps. Any moderators care to let me know the password for U-W notes part1 by florida guy_</strong>
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			<description>Acne is a annoying and humiliating skin condition which can occur in anyone 



at any age. To fight acne you are told buy all those harmful cleansers, 



lotions and medications but believe that you can make your own natural 



treatment for adult acne with things you can find in your kitchen..



1. Distilled White Vinegar



Apply the distilled white vinegar to the affected areas allowing it to sit 



for 5-10 minutes before rinsing off with cold water. You should use dilute 



vinegar  ...</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
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			<title>Complete Kaplan series for USMLE step 1 Exam</title>
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			<description>Download



Part1



Password: asrafee@medicalexcel.com



Part 2



Password: asrafee@medicalexcel.com  </description>
			<category>USMLE World &amp; Kaplan Stuff</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:45:26 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Kaplan Assessment for USMLE Step3' Copyright 2004</title>
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			<description>These are PDF files

containing KAPLAN STEP 3 ASSESSMENT EXAMS (from 2004). They Contain

board-style step 3 questions with answers and explantions alongside.

The questions are divided up into IM, OBGYN, PEDS, SURGERY, etc. Good

for anyone in search of more practice step 3 (Q-bank style) questions. 

 

6 PDF files (5 unique) in RAR

each of 5 unique PDFs has questions &amp; answers to USMLE Step 3 Qs

63p (75 Qs to pg 38) 827e ..int. medicine explanations.pdf 526,056 bytes

39p (NON-Unique,  ...</description>
			<category>USMLE World &amp; Kaplan Stuff</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:40:57 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>First Aid for the USMLE Step 3</title>
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			<description>First Aid for the USMLE Step 3 (First Aid)

By Tao Le, Vikas Bhushan, veronique

 

 

Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Medical 

Number Of Pages:   400 

Publication Date:   2007-11-07 

ISBN-10 / ASIN:   0071487964 

ISBN-13 / EAN:   9780071487962 

Binding:   Paperback 

 

 

 

Let the authors of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 show you how to ace the USMLE Step 3 with this proven survival guide.

 

Written by residents who passed the boards and reviewed by top faculty,

First Aid for the USMLE  ...</description>
			<category>Questions, Problems, Discussions</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:37:34 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Step 3 NBME questions with answers</title>
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			<description>1. A 64-year-old man is admitted to the intensive care 

						unit with pneumonia and septic shock. Over the past 4 

						days, he has had increasing shortness of breath and 

						fever. He has hypertension. Surgical history is 

						significant for a previous cholecystectomy. Medications 

						are amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide.

						On physical examination, temperature is 38.8 °C (98.8 

						°F), pulse rate is 110/min, respiratory rate is 22/min, 

						and blood  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:09:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Few Imp cases</title>
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			<description>1. Enuresis

						

						History:

						

						When did it start?

						How frequently does he wet the bed? How many times per 

						week?

						When does this happen? Only at night or at daytime too?

						Have you tried any interventions or drugs before?

						Does he drink or eat much late-night?

						Do you know the volume of the urine?

						What is the color of his urine?

						Do you notice any blood in the urine?

						Does he have any urgency for urination?

						Does  ...</description>
			<category>Questions, Problems, Discussions</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:08:51 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Important que from exam...</title>
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			<description>GI questions:

					- pt c hematemesis, not actively bleeding -&gt; sclerotherapy

					- pt had hematochezia and bluish dicoloration of the cecum 

					-&gt; I donâ€™t know I put angiodysplasia

					- toxic megacolon, NPO/IVF/NGT wasnâ€™t enough, then more 

					pain and more fever c free air in abdomen -&gt;laparotomy

					- kid swallowed some acid, what to do in ER -&gt; 

					esophagoduodenoscopy

					- no questions on h.pylori

					- easy question to diagnose achalasia

					-  ...</description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:05:36 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Home Study Program-Brand New by Kaplan</title>
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			<description> 

 





Publisher:  Kaplan Medical

Number Of Pages: 

Publication Date:   2008 

ISBN-10 / ASIN:   B0017D527K 

ISBN-13 / EAN: 



 

 Product Description: 

 

There's a reason why Kaplan Medical dominates the USMLE market—results. With the USMLE Step 1 Home Study Program,

you can adapt your study patterns to your comfort and understanding

level of each topic. Our two General Principles books reinforce your

learning of basic concepts, whereas our two Organ System Books examine

each  ...</description>
			<category>USMLE World &amp; Kaplan Stuff</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:48:19 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>How to write a C.V</title>
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			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description>[size=16]Generally,

your curriculum vita (C.V.) is the first contact you may have with a

prospective program director. Therefore, you would surely want a C.V.

that does more than simply impart information about your personal

history, and educational and professional qualifications and

achievements. Strive for a CV that establishes a favorable image of

your professionalism in the mind of the reader. It should emphasize

your areas of strength, and create an interest about you sufficient  ...</description>
			<category>Match Support, Experiences &amp; Results</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:39:18 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Fecal Occult Blood Test</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[When do we start screening annually for Colon cancer using the FOBT in the healthy population? 
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 A.  35  
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<br />
 B. 40  
<br />
  
<br />
 C.  45  
<br />
  
<br />
 D. 50  
<br />
  
<br />
 E.  55  
<br />
  
<br />
 F.  60]]></description>
			<category>Questions, Problems, Discussions</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:09:52 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/questions-problems-discussions-f3/fecal-occult-blood-test-t79.htm#136</comments>
			<guid>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/questions-problems-discussions-f3/fecal-occult-blood-test-t79.htm</guid>
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			<title>STEP3 AND INTERVIEW/H1B VISA</title>
			<link>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/support-forum-experiences-results-f26/step3-and-interview-h1b-visa-t78.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description>Post anything related to this</description>
			<category>Support Forum, Experiences &amp; Results</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:05:49 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/support-forum-experiences-results-f26/step3-and-interview-h1b-visa-t78.htm#135</comments>
			<guid>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/support-forum-experiences-results-f26/step3-and-interview-h1b-visa-t78.htm</guid>
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			<title>Sharing room in Pittsburgh ,PA</title>
			<link>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/travel-f45/sharing-room-in-pittsburgh-pa-t77.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Any one interviewing at University of Pittsburgh/UPMC/Allegheny General
<br />
Hospital Program/Western penn hospital on19th/ 20th Oct, willing to
<br />
share accommodation?]]></description>
			<category>Travel</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:03:24 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/travel-f45/sharing-room-in-pittsburgh-pa-t77.htm#134</comments>
			<guid>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/travel-f45/sharing-room-in-pittsburgh-pa-t77.htm</guid>
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			<title>Internet in USA</title>
			<link>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/travel-f45/internet-in-usa-t76.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[How can we use the internet in the US? I will be getting a laptop
<br />
along. Do we have to use the phoneline to dial up? Is there any 'plug
<br />
and surf' thing that we have in this country? Or do we have to apply
<br />
for a connection? 
<br />
Hope to be studying for my step CS and step 3 and will most likely require connection most of the day.  
<br />
Any suggestions in this regard would be very helpful]]></description>
			<category>Travel</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:02:25 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/travel-f45/internet-in-usa-t76.htm#133</comments>
			<guid>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/travel-f45/internet-in-usa-t76.htm</guid>
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			<title>Psychiatry Programs and Criteria</title>
			<link>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/psychiatry-programs-and-criteria-t75.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description>University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of 

Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology



Foreign Medical Graduates 

 

A score of 78 on USMLE 1 &amp; 2 and a passing score on Step 3 is also required.  

We accept H1B and J1 Visas 

2. All applications must be submitted to the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).  

 

For additional information, please contact ERAS directly.  

Deadline for applicant registration is November 30, 2007. 

3. Application materials will be reviewed  ...</description>
			<category>Programmes, Problems, Discussions</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:01:07 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/psychiatry-programs-and-criteria-t75.htm#131</comments>
			<guid>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/psychiatry-programs-and-criteria-t75.htm</guid>
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			<title>Psychiatry Match Experiences</title>
			<link>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/match-support-experiences-results-f7/psychiatry-match-experiences-t74.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description>his topic is for matching experiences for Psychiatry Residency Programs.  

 

The suggested list may include the following information:  

 

Graduation School: IMG/US applicant:  

 

Graduation year:  

 

Visa Status (IMGs):  

 

Credentials:  

- USMLE Scores  

- ECFMG Certification  

- USCE (US Clinical Experience):  

- LORs (Letters of Recommendation):  

- Research/Publications:  

- Work Experience:  

 

Applications (preliminary/categorical):  

 

Interviews:  

 

Prematch offers:  ...</description>
			<category>Match Support, Experiences &amp; Results</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:59:42 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/match-support-experiences-results-f7/psychiatry-match-experiences-t74.htm#130</comments>
			<guid>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/match-support-experiences-results-f7/psychiatry-match-experiences-t74.htm</guid>
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			<title>obs gyn rejection and interviews</title>
			<link>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/obs-gyn-rejection-and-interviews-t73.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Anyone rejected 
<br />

<br />
post here <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_eek.gif" alt="Shocked" longdesc="5" />]]></description>
			<category>Programmes, Problems, Discussions</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:57:57 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/obs-gyn-rejection-and-interviews-t73.htm#129</comments>
			<guid>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/obs-gyn-rejection-and-interviews-t73.htm</guid>
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			<title>OB/GYN Match Experiences</title>
			<link>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/ob-gyn-match-experiences-t72.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Frens post ur experiences here <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_evil.gif" alt="Evil or Very Mad" longdesc="12" />]]></description>
			<category>Programmes, Problems, Discussions</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:56:42 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/ob-gyn-match-experiences-t72.htm#127</comments>
			<guid>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/ob-gyn-match-experiences-t72.htm</guid>
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			<title>FM &amp;quot;IMG Friendly&amp;quot; Hospitals List Match - Family Medicine</title>
			<link>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/fm-img-friendly-hospitals-list-match-family-medicine-t71.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description>his is  my reserach for fp 

. hope it helps 

Alabama   

• Baptist Outreach Services (Montgomery) Program   8 positions  interviews conducted 24   no visa 

• Carraway Methodist Medical Center Program  4 positions  40 interviews  6 months usce  and have visa beforehand   no use 

*Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center Program – no visa 

•

*Medical Center East Program Identifier: 120-01-31-020 Foreign medical

school graduates are asked to provide documentation of any clinical

experience  ...</description>
			<category>Programmes, Problems, Discussions</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:53:40 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/fm-img-friendly-hospitals-list-match-family-medicine-t71.htm#119</comments>
			<guid>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/fm-img-friendly-hospitals-list-match-family-medicine-t71.htm</guid>
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			<title>LIST of IM INTERVIEWS (Statewise) Medicine</title>
			<link>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/list-of-im-interviews-statewise-medicine-t70.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description>this is the list of the IM interveiws that we have had on our forum so

far. Please add to this list and repost it, any futher IM IV's. Also

try to maintain an alphabetical order, so that it is easier to

reference. Also please do mention the new name that you are adding to

the list. Thanks... 

  

 Connecticut:  

 1.      Griffin Hospital  

 2.      St Mary's Hospital  

  

  

 Florida: 

 1.      Cleveland Clinic  

  

  

 Illinois: 

 1.      Cook County Hospital in Chicago (John  ...</description>
			<category>Programmes, Problems, Discussions</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:50:55 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/list-of-im-interviews-statewise-medicine-t70.htm#114</comments>
			<guid>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/list-of-im-interviews-statewise-medicine-t70.htm</guid>
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			<title>Post Your Credentials here</title>
			<link>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/post-your-credentials-here-t69.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi Guys 
<br />
 <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_pale.gif" alt="pale" longdesc="32" /> 
<br />
because whenever i see some one getting IV i IMMEDIATELY LOOK AT HIS/HER CREDENTIALS TO HELP ME COMPARE WITH HIM 
<br />
so I will request you to please post your credentials here or as your signature. 
<br />
I tried to look if there was any other threadlike this but could not find one 
<br />
Thanx]]></description>
			<category>Programmes, Problems, Discussions</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:49:56 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/post-your-credentials-here-t69.htm#113</comments>
			<guid>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/post-your-credentials-here-t69.htm</guid>
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			<title>Pathology 2009</title>
			<link>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/pathology-2009-t68.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey frens all those applying for match 2010 <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_bounce.gif" alt="bounce" longdesc="38" />  share ur experiences]]></description>
			<category>Programmes, Problems, Discussions</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:46:44 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/pathology-2009-t68.htm#111</comments>
			<guid>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/pathology-2009-t68.htm</guid>
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			<title>Yesterday's exam</title>
			<link>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/support-forum-experiences-results-f2/yesterday-s-exam-t67.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description>My first question was on Maple-syrup urine disease and what amino acid

would be elevated in the serum, so needless to say, I was pleasantly

surprised. About 75% of the exam was expected topics and questions:

multiple myeloma, hemophilia A, alzheimers, etc. I was surprised by how

many questions were almost word-for-word from UWorld. I had 3 murmurs

that had an audio and 2 that described the murmur. The stems for the

audio questions didn't have much in the stem, but the audio changed  ...</description>
			<category>Support Forum, Experiences &amp; Results</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:41:17 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/support-forum-experiences-results-f2/yesterday-s-exam-t67.htm#110</comments>
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			<title>USMLE Step 1 exam - My Experience</title>
			<link>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/support-forum-experiences-results-f2/usmle-step-1-exam-my-experience-t66.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>First

of all, it wasn't as bad as I had expected it to be. It was not very

different from the mcq's we have. There was not any special stress of

any discipline or system. All the questions were in equal proportions

and more of interdisciplinary ones. 



First of all I found a

friend who stays just 1 km away from the center. It helped me save

morning travel time and get one hour more of sleep. I slept at 11 pm

and got up at 7. Reviewd first aid in one hour and reached the center

ten  ...</description>
			<category>Support Forum, Experiences &amp; Results</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:42:49 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/support-forum-experiences-results-f2/usmle-step-1-exam-my-experience-t66.htm#109</comments>
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			<title>Hello Frens</title>
			<link>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/news-annoucements-f10/hello-frens-t65.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Please Post some topics of interest ... and start contributing to the forum..
<br />
 thanks <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" longdesc="2" />]]></description>
			<category>News &amp; Annoucements</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:10:01 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/news-annoucements-f10/hello-frens-t65.htm#108</comments>
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			<title>USMLE preparation DVDs for step2 .</title>
			<link>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/usmle-world-kaplan-stuff-f27/usmle-preparation-dvds-for-step2-t64.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>This is the only dermatology video included in USMLE preparation DVDs for step2 .

The lecture is read by Marsha Gordon MD , quality is poor...

 

Total size : 359 mb

Image : 304 x 144 pixels

Audio -&gt;duration : 01:19:06

-&gt;bit rate : 191kbps

Video compression : DivX

Kaplan Video - USMLE Step 2 CK - Dermatology

 

 http://rapidshare.com/files/50393845...logy.part1.rar

 http://rapidshare.com/files/50401699...logy.part2.rar

 http://rapidshare.com/files/50499609...logy.part3.rar

 http://rapidshare.com/files/50493750...logy.part4.rar  ...</description>
			<category>USMLE World &amp; Kaplan Stuff</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:51:08 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/usmle-world-kaplan-stuff-f27/usmle-preparation-dvds-for-step2-t64.htm#107</comments>
			<guid>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/usmle-world-kaplan-stuff-f27/usmle-preparation-dvds-for-step2-t64.htm</guid>
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			<title>First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2008</title>
			<link>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/usmle-world-kaplan-stuff-f51/first-aid-for-the-usmle-step-1-2008-t63.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description>First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2008

Publisher:McGraw-Hill Medical | English | ISBN:0071498680 | 560 pages | 2007 | PDF | 22 Mb



Description: The #1 selling medical review book in the world—updated with the very latest must know facts and test-taking advice for the USMLE Step 1



This annually updated collection of the most frequently tested high-yield facts and mnemonics delivers everything you need to pass the most anxiety-provoking exam of your career.Written by students who just  ...</description>
			<category>USMLE World &amp; Kaplan Stuff</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:16:09 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/usmle-world-kaplan-stuff-f51/first-aid-for-the-usmle-step-1-2008-t63.htm#105</comments>
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			<title>USMLE Road Map: Emergency Medicine</title>
			<link>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/usmle-world-kaplan-stuff-f24/usmle-road-map-emergency-medicine-t62.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description>[img][/img]



USMLE Road Map: Emergency Medicine

(LANGE USMLE Road Maps)

By Scott C. Sherman, Joseph M. Weber



Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical

Number Of Pages: 224

Publication Date: 2007-07-31

ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0071463887

ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780071463881



Product Description:

A highly focused and highly affordable review of the major concepts of emergency medicine. &quot;USMLE Road Map: Emergency Medicine&quot; offers an easy-to-follow outline format that simplifies and speeds  ...</description>
			<category>USMLE World &amp; Kaplan Stuff</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:13:07 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/usmle-world-kaplan-stuff-f24/usmle-road-map-emergency-medicine-t62.htm#104</comments>
			<guid>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/usmle-world-kaplan-stuff-f24/usmle-road-map-emergency-medicine-t62.htm</guid>
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			<title>Appleton &amp;amp; Lange's Review for the USMLE Step 3</title>
			<link>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/usmle-world-kaplan-stuff-f31/appleton-lange-s-review-for-the-usmle-step-3-t61.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>*

      Publisher: Appleton &amp; Lange

    *

      Number Of Pages: 252

    *

      Publication Date: 1997-01-08

    *

      ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0838503055

    *

      ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780838503058







Product Description:



This comprehensive review includes over 1,000 questions with detailed explanations, subspecialty lists and updated references.



http://rapidshare.com/files/232460496/Appleton___Lange_s_Review_for_USMLE_Step_3.rar  </description>
			<category>USMLE World &amp; Kaplan Stuff</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:15:37 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/usmle-world-kaplan-stuff-f31/appleton-lange-s-review-for-the-usmle-step-3-t61.htm#103</comments>
			<guid>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/usmle-world-kaplan-stuff-f31/appleton-lange-s-review-for-the-usmle-step-3-t61.htm</guid>
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			<title>Improve Memory Guide - Memory Improvement Techniques</title>
			<link>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/general-discussion-f13/improve-memory-guide-memory-improvement-techniques-t60.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description>How does our memory work?



We remember things by association. Every piece of information in our memory is connected to other pieces in some way or another. For example, if you are given the word &quot;apple&quot;, what do you think of? Perhaps something like this: 



APPLE: red, round, sweet, teacher, tree, fruit

But it's unlikely that we might see &quot;apple&quot; and think of &quot;dog&quot; (unless you remember some funny incident in which your dog investigated an apple). And what  ...</description>
			<category>General Discussion</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:31:30 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/general-discussion-f13/improve-memory-guide-memory-improvement-techniques-t60.htm#99</comments>
			<guid>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/general-discussion-f13/improve-memory-guide-memory-improvement-techniques-t60.htm</guid>
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			<title>List of Internal Medicine Residency Programs by State</title>
			<link>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/list-of-internal-medicine-residency-programs-by-state-t59.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description>AL Birmingham Birmingham Baptist Medical Centers Categorical Program 1400121020

AL Birmingham Birmingham Baptist Medical Centers Preliminary Program 1400121020

AL Birmingham Carraway Methodist Medical Center Program 1400131021

AL Birmingham University of Alabama Medical Center Program 1400121022

AL Mobile University of South Alabama Program 1400111024

AL Montgomery University of Alabama Medical Center (Montgomery) Program 1400121447

AR Little Rock University of Arkansas for Medical  ...</description>
			<category>Programmes, Problems, Discussions</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:27:35 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/list-of-internal-medicine-residency-programs-by-state-t59.htm#94</comments>
			<guid>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/list-of-internal-medicine-residency-programs-by-state-t59.htm</guid>
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			<title>Tips for the Interview Season</title>
			<link>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/match-support-experiences-results-f7/tips-for-the-interview-season-t58.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description>Prior to the interview:



    * Scheduling: make sure you make a feasible schedule. Note that interviews are during winter, so airport delays are considerations. Try to bunch interviews according to location, although that is very difficult to achieve.

    * Research about the program: read their webpage and brochures. Know who these people are. Know what they say about the program

    * Read about interviewers: do a Pubmed search to find their research interests. Ask the secretary how  ...</description>
			<category>Match Support, Experiences &amp; Results</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:26:44 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/match-support-experiences-results-f7/tips-for-the-interview-season-t58.htm#93</comments>
			<guid>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/match-support-experiences-results-f7/tips-for-the-interview-season-t58.htm</guid>
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			<title>Information about programs and visa options (J1, H1 etc)</title>
			<link>http://usmleforum.forumotion.com/programmes-problems-discussions-f34/information-about-programs-and-visa-options-j1-h1-etc-t57.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Information about programs and visa options (J1, H1 etc)
<br />

<br />
Download it 
<br />
<a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/248153009/residency_match.rar" class="postlink" target="_blank">Here</a>]]></description>
			<category>Programmes, Problems, Discussions</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:25:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Medical Specialties: Internal Medicine (Ranked in 2001*)</title>
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			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description>1.	Harvard University (MA)



  	Johns Hopkins University (MD)



3.	University of California–San Francisco 



4.	Duke University (NC)



5.	Washington University in St. Louis 



6.	University of Pennsylvania 



7.	University of Michigan–Ann Arbor 



  	University of Washington 



9.	Yale University (CT)



10.	Stanford University (CA)



11.	Columbia U. College of Physicians and Surgeons (NY)



  	U. of Texas Southwestern Medical Center–Dallas 



13.	University  ...</description>
			<category>Match Support, Experiences &amp; Results</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:09:28 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>List of top 100 hopitals by us news</title>
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			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description>AlbanyMedical Center Hospital, Albany,

N.Y.

43 New Scotland Avenue

Albany, NY 12208

Ranked: 35 in Urology

Albert Einstein Medical Center (Moss

Rehabilitation Hospital), Philadelphia

Ranked: 12 in Rehabilitation

Albert Einstein Medical Center,

Philadelphia

5501 Old York Road

Philadelphia, PA 19141

Ranked: 45 in Urology

Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh

320 E. North Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Ranked: 21 in Cancer ; 31 in Digestive

disorders ; 40 in Orthopedics

Anne  ...</description>
			<category>Match Support, Experiences &amp; Results</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:07:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>How to master Step 2 - USMLE</title>
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			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description>Now that Step 2 was divided into Clinical Knowledge (CK) and Clinical Skills (CS), it is becoming a bit trickier.



Here are the major subject areas defined by the USMLE:



    * General Principles

    * Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

    * Neoplasms

    * Immunologic Disorders

    * Diseases of the Blood and Blood-forming Organs

    * Mental Disorders

    * Diseases of the Nervous System and Special Senses

    * Cardiovascular Disorders

    * Diseases of the Respiratory  ...</description>
			<category>Support Forum, Experiences &amp; Results</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:01:56 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Step 1 - How to master the exam</title>
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			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description>This is the basic sciences test, what is taught during the initial years of Medical School. The USMLE divides these into:



    * General Principles

    * Hematopoietic and Lymphoreticular Systems

    * Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

    * Skin and Related Connective Tissue

    * Musculoskeletal System

    * Respiratory System

    * Cardiovascular System

    * Gastrointestinal System

    * Renal/Urinary System

    * Reproductive System

    * Endocrine System



I  ...</description>
			<category>Support Forum, Experiences &amp; Results</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:59:48 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>NOTES FOR STEP 3</title>
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			<description>1. Gastroparesis (DM) Rx = metoclopramide,erythromycin; symptoms: post-prandial fullness,hypoglycemia, sweating, dizziness, constipation



2. Drugs that lead to hypercalcemia = thiazides,lithium



3. Calcium greater than 12 or symptoms = NSS IV 3-6 l in 24 h, furosemide if necessary



4. Hungry bones syndrome = hypocalcemia post opremoval of parathyroid adenoma



5. Sarcoidosis = increase in vit D levels



6. Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia = low 24 h urine calcium



7.  ...</description>
			<category>Questions, Problems, Discussions</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>2-day history of temperatures to 39.5 C (103.1 F) and pain</title>
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			<description>A 5-year-old girl is brought to the physician because of a 2-day history of temperatures to 39.5 C (103.1 F) and pain in the right side. She has had two episodes of vomiting during this period but no diarrhea or symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection. She has vesicoureteral reflux and a history of recurrent urinary tract infections. She appears ill. Her temperature is 39.8 C (103.6 F), blood pressure is 110/60 mm Hg, pulse is 150/min, and respirations are 25/min. Examination shows right-sided  ...</description>
			<category>MCQ &amp; CCS</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:58:39 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>My Step 3 Cases:</title>
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			<dc:creator>rock82</dc:creator>
			<description>1. 40ish woman with newly diagnosed DM II

2. Ectopic pregnancy

3. 60ish man with dyspnea: newly diagnosed CHF

4. PUD

5. 30ish woman with Colles fracture – Domestic Violence

6. 9 month old child with FUO (all cultures negative)

7. TCA OD with suicide note (never got better)

8. Adolescent girl with DUB

9. Elderly man with abdominal pain: ischemic bowel 



• Ectopic Preg Case: I prepped her for surg (OB consult, coags, Foley, type &amp; cross) but forgot the NPO order. Actually,  ...</description>
			<category>MCQ &amp; CCS</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:39:35 GMT</pubDate>
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