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What Medical Students Need To Know About Medical Malpractice
Published on 2012-02-13 06:00:00
Given how much of an effect malpractice has on how healthcare is practiced in the U.S., it is surprising how little it is discussed in medical school. This guest post by Allison Dean provides an overview of what medical students should know about medical malpractice. There is something known as the “July Effect,” that every medical student should know about. Most medical students graduate and flock to hospitals on July 1st to begin their residencies; and during that month, acc
5 Healthcare Professional / Medical Student Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
Published on 2012-02-06 06:00:00
This isn't our first attempt at a Valentine's Day gift guide for med students, but admittedly the last one was a bit gender-biased. For 2012, we're going to try a little different approach, one that may involve a lot heart puns, allusions to cardiology, and other corniness. Or may not. You'll just have to read on to find out!1. A StethoscopeYep, gotta start with the heart (for those scoring at home, that's 1 for the corny rhyme meter). Yes, I know, your loved one already has the plastic $10 stet
Hand Anatomy: Tips For Learning The Carpal Bones
Published on 2012-01-23 06:00:00
Learning hand anatomy is important for any medical student. Despite being a relatively small area, the hand contains many structures which leads to many disease patterns. For example, ulnar nerve injuries can cause patterns of findings like Pope's blessing. However, by learning the hand systematically, these diseases can be eventually mastered.As far as what order to learn hand anatomy, it makes sense to start with the bones as they form the framework which all the other structures course throug
Should Medical Students Buy The Kindle Fire?
Published on 2012-01-16 06:00:00
Back in 2009, when tablets and e-readers were first becoming popular on the market, we discussed whether medical students should be required to have tablets like the iPad, or whether one should wait for an e-reader like the Kindle geared towards medical education. Now, two years later, as tablets and e-readers continue to converge and prices fall, Amazon had introduced the Kindle Fire:What is the Kindle Fire? It is Amazon's $199 color 7-inch tablet that runs Amazon's custom version of Android fo
What Medical Students (and Residents) Should Bring On Call
Published on 2012-01-09 06:00:00
This is a guest post by Medaholic. Essential Items to Bring when On CallBeing in-house overnight call is a rite of passage for all medical students and residents. From sleeping on old uncomfortable beds to being awoken in the night for scutwork, being on call can be miserable. However, there are somethings you can do to make your call more bearable. Having done a fair share of call, I've put together a list of items that you should pack in your bag whenever you're on call. Some are practica
Happy 2012!
Published on 2012-01-02 17:09:00
Happy new year! Last year was a difficult one for Scrub Notes - life got busy and challenging, and posting became infrequent. However, with a new year, we have a new plan to keep Scrub Notes active and useful for all our readers. Have any comments? Suggestions for topics you want addressed? Guest post? Let us know by contacting Scrub Notes today!As we closed out 2011, we reviewed Atul Gawande's book 'The Checklist Manifesto' and how it could apply to medical students. After posting the review, t
Does 'The Checklist Manifesto' Apply To Medical Students?
Published on 2011-11-29 06:00:00
This post is long overdue, but I finally got around to reading Atul Gawande's most recent book The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right. Longtime readers of Scrub Notes are likely aware that I'm a big fan of Gawande's writing. His first book Complications has practically become required reading for pre-med students. His second effort Better continues along the same vein. However, The Checklist Manifesto is Gawande's first major effort to move beyond merely an anecdotal descript
Scrub Notes 2012 Med Student Holiday Gift Guide
Published on 2011-11-24 06:00:00
Happy Thanksgiving! While this is a time to give thanks and count your blessings, tomorrow is a time to shop! However, most med students, residents, and other medical professionals may not be joining on these shopping trips: they're probably studying or on call! So, to celebrate their commitment to caring for others, here are a few ways to show them you care for them:Kindle Fire by AmazonThe latest tablet from Amazon is quite a break from previous Kindles. Offering an Android-based operating sys
How New Medical Students Should Learn To Learn
Published on 2011-11-21 08:00:00
A confusing title, perhaps, but it's correct: newly minted medical students often have to reteach themselves the habit of learning medical knowledge in order to succeed in medical school. This guide from Wellness Rounds, originally intended for students entering Baylor College of Medicine, gives some good pointers for first year medical student study strategies: Your goalsLearn material for long term retentionPass examsDevelop skills for lifelong education & studying
When Should I Start Preparing For The 2012 USMLE Step 1?
Published on 2011-11-19 21:18:00
How about... right now?That's right: even though the exam is several months away for most students, the time to start preparing for the 2012 Step 1 is today! Why so early, you ask? Simple: USMLE Step 1 is an exam that tests your cumulative knowledge. The sooner you start accumulating this knowledge, the better. This is not crammable knowledge. I repeat, this is not crammable knowledge. Yes, I know, you're a medical student - you live off of cramming. It's worked so far, right? Why not