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hippocrates

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  • hippocrates
    hippocrates → Physical Signs in Medicine : Nails: Thank you very much Ma'am. After reading your post, I could realise the importance of the non-specific signs. May be only after experience and maturity will one understand what is important and what is not. I agree with your points.

    But also I...  more    Thank you very much Ma'am. After reading your post, I could realise the importance of the non-specific signs. May be only after experience and maturity will one understand what is important and what is not. I agree with your points.

    But also I am of the view that if better technology is available we should use it. When we talk about clubbing specifically, I think clubbing does not occur in the initial stages but when the disease has progressed in severity (I am not sure if the above statement is true. I may be wrong). For example if we take cirrhosis where clubbing is seen, I assume by the time clubbing occurs, cirrhosis is far advanced that the patient has so many cirrhosis associated symptoms and signs. So the effective contribution of clubbing to the overall diagnosis of cirrhosis is less. Similarly I think but not sure clubbing occurs only in severe and long standing COPD, where there are several other related symptoms/signs which will lead us to suspect COPD. I do agree that presence of clubbing...    less
    • March 9, 2008
  • hippocrates
    hippocrates → Physical Signs in Medicine : Nails: Prof. Snehal, I have a question. In an age where we have several imaging modalities and biochemical/imunological detection tests with high specificity and sensitivity, what relevance does a sign like clubbing, which is associated with several unrelated di...  moreProf. Snehal, I have a question. In an age where we have several imaging modalities and biochemical/imunological detection tests with high specificity and sensitivity, what relevance does a sign like clubbing, which is associated with several unrelated disease has?. I do think even if we miss the clubbing in a patient, we would be able to arrive at the final diagnosis.Though I do not have much experience, I do feel that with the technological advancements non-specific signs are becoming less useful. Kindly give your perspective regarding this. Thanks.  less
    • March 7, 2008
  • hippocrates
    hippocrates → Physical Signs in Medicine : Nails: Let me start first. I have posted according to the required format

    Sign: Clubbing

    Description: Clubbing is the thickening of the soft tissue beneath the nail, which results in the obliteration of the angle between the finger and the nail pl...  more    Let me start first. I have posted according to the required format

    Sign: Clubbing

    Description: Clubbing is the thickening of the soft tissue beneath the nail, which results in the obliteration of the angle between the finger and the nail plate.

    Conditions
    Clubbing is associated with various pulmonary diseases like COPD, Chronic Bronchitis, liver diseases like cirrhosis, endocarditis and inflammatory bowel disease.

    The association of clubbing with systemic diseases was first described by me. I mean the great Hippocrates, the father of medicine.

    JAMA article on Clubbing

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11466101?ordina
    lpos=3&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubm
    ed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum  less
    • March 6, 2008
  • hippocrates
    hippocrates → Action Potential - Knowledge Game: I think the Ca ions play a role in the cardiac action potential. They help in sustaining the plateau phase of the action potential.
    • March 6, 2008
  • hippocrates
    hippocrates → USMLE: Hi Life,
    Since you are in Mumbai, you can ask your on to join the Kaplan coaching centre. It will help him, as he will be interacting with other similar aspirants and can better understand the process. I am not sure where the centre is located, but I ...  more    Hi Life,
    Since you are in Mumbai, you can ask your on to join the Kaplan coaching centre. It will help him, as he will be interacting with other similar aspirants and can better understand the process. I am not sure where the centre is located, but I did study in a different centre in india. I googled it shows the following info

    Kaplan Education Centre in Mumbai
    Mumbai Education Trust Building
    7th Floor
    Bandra West
    Mumbai - 400050
    Landmark: Opposite Lilavati Hospital
    Phone: 022-26516200

    May be try calling them. You can also get info regarding the entire process in

    usmle.org
    ecfmg.org
    nrmp.org

    Best wishes,
    Do scrap me if you need any further information  less
    • March 4, 2008
  • hippocrates
    hippocrates → US Visa Issues: Hi Jen,

    I have not gone thru the process yet. But based on what I saw in the ecfmg webite, its variable between 4 to 6 week after the application is made. I have pasted the info from http://www.ecfmg.org/evsp/faq.html#2

    Processing times vary...  more    Hi Jen,

    I have not gone thru the process yet. But based on what I saw in the ecfmg webite, its variable between 4 to 6 week after the application is made. I have pasted the info from http://www.ecfmg.org/evsp/faq.html#2

    Processing times vary depending upon application type, how the application was sent, and the method of payment. EVSP reserves four to six weeks to review applications for sponsorship in accredited programs, and six to eight weeks for applications for non-standard programs. Applications that are incomplete at the time of submission to ECFMG may require additional time. EVSP will make efforts to review applications in a timely manner, and will review all applications on a first come, first served basis. Please see page 6 of the EVSP Reference Guide for additional information.

    You can read the reference guide to clarify your doubts.

    http://www.ecfmg.org/evsp/evsprfgd.pdf

    If till not clear, you may call ECFMG-EVSP representatives at 215-823-2121 from 9:00 am to 5:00...    less
    • March 3, 2008
  • hippocrates
    hippocrates → Residency Interviews: Q) What are your strengths?

    A) I am a hard worker. I am very focussed on my goals. I persevere during difficult times. I am also analytical, thinking about all aspects of a given situation before making a decision. All these strengths have helped m...  more    Q) What are your strengths?

    A) I am a hard worker. I am very focussed on my goals. I persevere during difficult times. I am also analytical, thinking about all aspects of a given situation before making a decision. All these strengths have helped me so far in life. The fact that I am considered in this reputed program even though I am a FMG is a testimony to my strengths. I am very confident these qualities will help me in future is becoming an excellent doctor  
    • February 29, 2008
  • hippocrates
    hippocrates → Residency Interviews: Q) How do you handle conflict?

    A) I am a very friendly and easy going person and I normally do not get into conflicts with my co-workers. But in case if a conflict do arise, I would first examine if my behaviour or action might have potentially con...  more    Q) How do you handle conflict?

    A) I am a very friendly and easy going person and I normally do not get into conflicts with my co-workers. But in case if a conflict do arise, I would first examine if my behaviour or action might have potentially contributed to the conflict. If that i so I would rectify myself and apologie to the person concerned. In case if the conflict i due to the other persons behaviour, then I would try to resolve it in a friendly, open manner by explaining to him or her about the issue and asking suggestions how to avoid similar issues in the future. If we couldn't do it ourselves, I would seek the advice of my mentor for possible mediation.  less
    • February 29, 2008
  • hippocrates
    hippocrates → Residency Interviews: Q) You graduated from a foreign medical school. What do you think are the differences between medical care there and in US? Do you think you will have difficulty in adjusting to the US healthcare system.

    A) Even though I am from a non-US med school...  more    Q) You graduated from a foreign medical school. What do you think are the differences between medical care there and in US? Do you think you will have difficulty in adjusting to the US healthcare system.

    A) Even though I am from a non-US med school. I think the curriculum is similar and we read same and similar textbooks. As far as the training is concerned its very hands on training in our country due to the large volume of patients. At this point I am not aware of the US health care system, so I cannot comment on the differences. But based on what I heard from my senior collegemates who are currently residents in reputed programs in US, its not very difficult to adjust to the US system.  less
    • February 29, 2008
  • hippocrates
    hippocrates → Residency Interviews: Q) How have you contributed to the society so far?

    A) I love volunteering. When I was in school, I volunteered for the adult education program, where school students teach the adults to improve the overall literacy rates in the country. Later in me...  more    Q) How have you contributed to the society so far?

    A) I love volunteering. When I was in school, I volunteered for the adult education program, where school students teach the adults to improve the overall literacy rates in the country. Later in medical school I have participated in the pulse polio vaccination program. I was also a member of a social service organisation. One of their programs was making kids from poor neighbourhood computer literate. I volunteered one hour every sunday to teach the kids how to use the computer and access the internet.  less
    • February 29, 2008
  • hippocrates
    hippocrates → Residency Interviews: Q) What are your plans after your residency?

    A) I intend to do my fellowship after my residency. I have interests in infectious diseases and endocrinology. But I would make the decision after my first year of residency. I love teaching and also I t...  more    Q) What are your plans after your residency?

    A) I intend to do my fellowship after my residency. I have interests in infectious diseases and endocrinology. But I would make the decision after my first year of residency. I love teaching and also I told you earlier about my interest in research. If I see my future in broad terms, I would be certainly in academics as a physician-scientist and a teacher for medical students  
    • February 29, 2008
  • hippocrates
    hippocrates → Residency Interviews: Q) How do you spend your free time?

    A) Ever since I left my medical school, I have very less free time (smiling). I do have a variety of interests outside medical field. I love acting and I am a member of an amateur group of actors. Its sort of rel...  more    Q) How do you spend your free time?

    A) Ever since I left my medical school, I have very less free time (smiling). I do have a variety of interests outside medical field. I love acting and I am a member of an amateur group of actors. Its sort of relaxing when you leave your personality and asume the new role during acting. I also love backpacking and camping. My native village i situated near a mountain and I love climbing it. Its a thrill to climb to great heights. I play cricket and I bowl well. I also watch movies during spare time. I am a very outgoing person and I enjoy hanging around with my friends  less
    • February 29, 2008
  • hippocrates
    hippocrates → Residency Interviews: Q) Tell me about a patient encounter that stimulated your thinking about medical care?

    A) Well, after my medical school, I was working in a private hospital which was rather expensive. One of the patients there was an elderly lady, who was sufferi...  more    Q) Tell me about a patient encounter that stimulated your thinking about medical care?

    A) Well, after my medical school, I was working in a private hospital which was rather expensive. One of the patients there was an elderly lady, who was suffering from breast cancer. She had a surgical excision and was undergoing chemotherapy. She was very friendy and I used to call her grandma, as most elderly women are called in our country. Her husband stayed with her. They had come from a rural village. When my interaction with them deepend over time, I came to realise that they found it difficult to finance the treatment as the drugs were expensive. I wanted to help them. Due to their rural background they were not aware that the same drugs would be available free of cost in cancer hospitals run by NGO's and government. It was a bit of dilemma for me as I was an employee of the hospital. I thought very deeply about this. Then I came to an understanding that responsibility to the well being of the patients com...    less
    • February 29, 2008
  • hippocrates
    hippocrates → Residency Interviews: Q) Do you have any question for me?

    A) I went through the program website and also had discussion with the residents here. I was able to get all the info that I needed. I do have one question. Could you describe how the residents are evaluated duri...  more    Q) Do you have any question for me?

    A) I went through the program website and also had discussion with the residents here. I was able to get all the info that I needed. I do have one question. Could you describe how the residents are evaluated during the residency training? Is there a periodic evaluation of the performance. Will I be having a mentor to advise me during my training?  
    • February 29, 2008
  • hippocrates
    hippocrates → Residency Interviews: Q) Why did you choose to train in internal medicine?

    A) I believe internal medicine will allow me to experience diverse variety of patients. It provides greater opportunity to learn than other specialities. I am very analytical and internal medicin...  more    Q) Why did you choose to train in internal medicine?

    A) I believe internal medicine will allow me to experience diverse variety of patients. It provides greater opportunity to learn than other specialities. I am very analytical and internal medicine provides an intelluctual stimulation for me while discussing and solving medical problems. I also like the idea of building a long term relationship with the patients.  
    • February 29, 2008
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