Attendings Dr. Abdulhassan Saad, MDAddiction Medicine Specialist & Internist One day before the rotation My clinical instructor emailed me the instructions for tele-rotation, and he checked my audio, video, and internet speed for a smooth tele-visit. He oriented me towards the most common pathologies seen and their management in the clinic, usage of EPIC EMR,Continue reading “Tele-Rotation Experience”
Author Archives: gagannaulakh
Where should we apply for electives?
As a student, I struggled a lot with this question. Therefore, I compose a list where we can apply as a medical student. I would update this list from time to time, so I would be grateful if you guys contribute to this too, and we all together help each other in this journey. IfContinue reading “Where should we apply for electives?”
The United States Clinical Experience
So as I mentioned before, electives are the most beneficial type of USCE. I got so many emails regarding USCE so, I decided to write this thing up, and I try my best to include all the places and update this blog post from time to time. I would highly appreciate it if you guysContinue reading “The United States Clinical Experience”
What should a med student do in med school for getting a residency in the US?
Once you are in med school, it’s never early to start the USMLE preparation. Here I will try to explain the two bases, first on curricular and second on an extracurricular basis. The right information at the right time is the power to excel in USMLE, so here it is. What we need to applyContinue reading “What should a med student do in med school for getting a residency in the US?”
USMLE Step 2 CK- 255
If anyone has ever told you that step 2 CK is easier than step 1, that information is inaccurate by all means, and you have to trust them on your own risk, period. Moreover yes!! my wishes will be with that person, even no number of wishes will save him from his disappointment after lookingContinue reading “USMLE Step 2 CK- 255”
USMLE Step 1 experience- 249
I tried to keep not so as usual tips and tricks here. Now let’s see how you guys will respond. In my opinion, this will be more useful for those who are in the intermediate phase of the preparation. In a nutshell- NBMEs are super under predictive, so don’t get discouraged. Do UWorld nicely, veryContinue reading “USMLE Step 1 experience- 249”
Who Am I?
Hi, welcome to my medical blog. I am a nephrology fellow at UMass. I completed my Internal Medicine training at Rutgers/Jersey City Medical Center. My email address is gagan.aulakh@umassmemorial.org; any queries, recommendations, feel free to reach out to me. Always remember, we don’t have a plan B; it’s do or die.
The Med Kid 