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A medical community driven show focused on teaching you tips and tricks to excelling during medical or nursing school. The Medical Basics podcast and medicalbasics.com are your go-to resources for all things related to medical school, nursing school, and rotations. We are here to help you navigate y…

Medical Basics


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    Best Resources For The Surgery Shelf & Rotation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 13:50


    In this podcast we talk about some of the best resources for the surgery shelf and what you can use when you’re on the rotation. Learn more about some of the best Qbanks, textbooks, videos, websites and physical resources. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer video, check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/PzTplPo694k

    Most Commonly Asked Antibiotic Questions - Medschool Pimping

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2019 3:58


    In this video we talked the most commonly pimped questions when it comes to antibiotics.  Whether you’re a medstudent or nursing student, you’ll learn how to effectively answer antibiotc questions on this podcast. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/7aDdq66aWvw  

    Approach to Low Back Pain - Medical and Nursing Student Lecture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 5:35


    In this podcast we talked about the causes and workup on low back pain. Whether you’re a medstudent or nursing student, you’ll learn a lot on this podcast. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/yV8_yKApZKk  

    MCAT Physics - Tips + Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 6:32


    In this video, I'll talk about some tips for the physics section of the MCAT. From basics things like improving your MCAT math to memorizing equations, we'll break down some high yield tips to increase your MCAT physics score. Be sure to check out https://www.medicalbasics.com/ for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/p0Q_7XfuMcU

    GI Bleed Causes - An Approach to GI Bleeds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019 4:48


    In this video we talked about a my personal approach on GI Bleeds. Whether you’re a medstudent or nursing student, you’ll learn how to manage pulmonary embolism on this podcast. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/GST2-jOrb9s

    How to read an ABG - Arterial Blood Gas Abnormality Causes (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 5:10


    In this video we talked ABG analysis and different types of acidosis and alkalosis, then breaking it down to metabolic and respiratory.  Whether you’re a medstudent or nursing student, you’ll learn how to manage pulmonary embolism on this podcast. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/EkQcel7VHQo

    How to write a med school personal statement | Medschool Application Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 6:13


    In this video, I'm going to talk about some tips on how to write a med school personal statement. I'll go over some examples and how to approach the personal statement. Be sure to check out https://www.medicalbasics.com/ for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/g8xr34dLrNA

    Causes of Tachycardia | Narrow and Wide Complex Tachycardia Algorithm

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 6:00


    In this video we talked about a simple approach to the causes of Tachycardia by breaking it down into narrow and wide complex tachycardia, then regular versus irregular.Whether you’re a medstudent or nursing student, you’ll learn how to manage pulmonary embolism on this podcast. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/-enL5BclTUA

    How to get off a Med School Wait List | Medschool Application Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 4:02


    In this video, I'll talk about how I got off the waitlist to get into my dream med school. Hopefully I can give you some tips on how you can get off the waitlist for med school too! Be sure to check out https://www.medicalbasics.com/ for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/1BFjH58bzgQ

    Medical School Application Timeline + Deadlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019


    In this video I am going to walk you through the timeline for medschool applications. I'll talk about all the deadlines from when to apply, when secondaries will come in, and when you might expect interviews. Be sure to check out https://www.medicalbasics.com/ for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/QuO4uOBIPKA

    Pulmonary Embolism Management - Wells criteria, PERC, and PE algorithm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 4:49


    In this podcast we talked about a simple approach to pulmonary embolism. Whether you’re a medstudent or nursing student, you’ll learn how to manage pulmonary embolism on this podcast. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/kXQ4O7FebyQ

    How to read an ABG - Arterial Blood Gas for Beginners (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 7:25


    In this video we talked ABG analysis and different types of acidosis and alkalosis, then breaking it down to metabolic and respiratory.  Whether you’re a medstudent or nursing student, you’ll learn how to manage pulmonary embolism on this podcast. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/QLTAnY-UWWk

    An Approach to Antibiotics - From Classroom to Bedside

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 13:47


    In this video we talked about a simple approach to Antibiotics. In this video, we’ll teach you how go from your classroom learning into your clinical practice. Whether you’re a medstudent or nursing student, you’ll learn how to manage pulmonary embolism on this podcast. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/t8GH6v6bl_s

    Best Resources for the Psychiatry Shelf & Rotation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 7:47


    In this podcast we talk about some of the best resources for the psychiatry shelf and what you can use when you’re on the rotation. Learn more about some of the best Qbanks, textbooks, videos, websites and physical resources. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer video? Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/X9IO6dBjF8A

    Causes of Chest Pain | An Approach to Chest Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 5:29


    In this podcast we discussed the coronary and non-coronary causes of chest pain. Whether you’re a medstudent or nursing student, you’ll definitely learn a lot through this podcast. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/x1MAhsIzG2M

    How to Improve Your MCAT Verbal Score | MCAT Tips + Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2018 8:48


    In this video I'll walk you through some tips on how to tackle the dreaded verbal section of the MCAT. If you're like me, this was probably the worst section of the MCAT. I'll show you how I was able to increase my verbal score from below the 40th percentile to the 95th percentile. Be sure to check out https://www.medicalbasics.com/ for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/PU1bWeDEYm0

    How to Prepare for Residency Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 12:37


    In this podcast we talk about some of the tips for preparing for residency interviews. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video:https://youtu.be/tCY3VCkHLnE

    Top 5 Tips to Write Better Progress and H&P Notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 11:00


    In this podcast we talk about the top 5 tips to write better notes. Whether you’re a medstudent or nursing student, learn more about writing notes in this short podcast. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/lhA1u_FPoLU

    Types of Dementia - An Overview for Med Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 8:36


    In this podcast we talk about some of the most common types of dementia. This will cover Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Lewy body, vascular and frontotemporal dementia. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video:https://youtu.be/ApgLFcbdAXQ  

    Tips for the Biology Section of the MCAT | MCAT Study Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2018 5:35


    In this video I'll walk you through some basic tips for the biology section of the MCAT. We'll talk about some tips on timing for the MCAT and how to approach each type of problem. Be sure to check out https://www.medicalbasics.com/ for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/5xe3fIKaYls

    8 Hard Questions You'll be Asked During Residency Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2018 16:47


    In this podcast we talk about some of the most common interview questions you will be asked in residency and medical interviews. These are simple questions yet the ones people struggle the most. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video:https://youtu.be/axibsSFB9jM

    Top 5 tips for residency applications

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2018 13:31


    In this podcast we talk about some of the best tips for your residency application. Learn more about common interview questions and what you may be asked while on your residency interview. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/CzJ_iTmP1Mw

    Medical School Interviews - Open, Closed, and MMI Interview Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 8:40


    Ever wonder what a med school interview was like? For my med school interview cycle I went on 9 interviews, and was able to see a variety of styles. I'll break down how each med school interview works and hopefully some tips along the way! Be sure to check out https://www.medicalbasics.com/ for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/_echsw7811U

    Med School Secondary Application Tips | Med School Application Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2018 4:22


    In this video I'll walk you through how secondaries work for the med school application. You'll have close to 100 secondaries to complete, which is crazy to think about. But I'll walk you through some tips on how to make these a little more manageable. Be sure to check out https://www.medicalbasics.com/ for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/sIBL7KQlDG8

    5 Tips Before Studying for the MCAT | MCAT Study Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 7:08


    In this video I'll walk you through some tips you should think about before studying for the MCAT. From when to study, to how to create an environment that will lead to success, hopefully you'll learn some things for your MCAT and increase your MCAT score! Be sure to check out https://www.medicalbasics.com/ for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/Vo38wQA3FO4

    7 Practical Skills You Need For Surgery Rotation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 14:29


    In this podcast we talk about some of the practical skills that you need to know for your surgery rotation. Learn more about the skills that you are going to be expected to know for your rotation but are not explicitly taught. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video:https://youtu.be/Prq6TPkc3hQ

    Timeline for Residency Applications

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 23:18


    In this podcast we talk about a timeline for residencies applications and interviews. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/szOJGClnojM

    Approach to Acute Pancreatitis - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 8:34


    In this podcast we talk about our approach to Acute Pancreatitis. We are also going to touch base on diagnosis, grading, the different etiologies and the utility of imaging and various prognostic tools. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! If you prefer video, check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/HEaHPeWlhQI

    Approach To AKI

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 13:02


    In this podcast we talk about an approach to acute kidney injury (AKI). We'll be talking about prerenal, intrarenal, and postrenal causes of AKI. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video:https://youtu.be/VmsH9uJWMKs

    Best Resources for the Neurology Shelf & Rotation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018 6:40


    In this podcast we talk about some of the best resources for the neurology shelf and what you can use when you’re on the rotation. Learn more about some of the best Qbanks, textbooks, videos, websites and physical resources.   Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer video, check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/2qSaoU90bww

    Does Med School Rank Matter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2018 9:09


    In this podcast we talk about whether or not med school rank matters. This can help in choosing med schools to attend and for those who are curious while they are applying for their residency. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/AlqDwoeOmOg

    Best Resources for the Pediatric Shelf & Rotation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 6:18


    In this podcast we talk about some of the best resources for the pediatric shelf and what you can use when you’re on the rotation. Learn more about some of the best Qbanks, textbooks, videos, websites and physical resources. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer video, check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/BrglWaITt9E

    Study Tips for premed and medical students

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2018 11:57


    In this podcast we talk about some different types of study tips in college or medical school. Learn more about how to be efficient and effective during your study time. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! Prefer Video? Check out the youtube video:https://youtu.be/Wg5aayuRoxE

    Best Resources For The OBGYN Shelf & Rotation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 7:02


    In this podcast we talk about some of the best resources for the OBGYN shelf and rotation. Learn more about some of the best Qbanks, textbooks, videos, websites and physical resources. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources! If you prefer video, check out the youtube video: https://youtu.be/rcHmlaqGMV0

    How to be a Great Subi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2018 17:59


    In this podcast we talk about how tips on how to do well on sub internship during fourth year of medical school. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources!

    8 Tips for Presenting Better on Rounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2018 15:52


    In this video we talk about some of the for presenting better on rounds. Learn more about adapting and being able to know about different skill sets for presentations. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources!

    Best Resources for Medicine Shelf and Rotations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2018 14:59


    In this podcast we talk about some of the best resources for studying for the medicine shelf and rotation. Learn more about what type of books and resources that will be useful on the rotation itself. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources!

    Best Resources for Step 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2018 15:01


    In this podcast we talk about some of the best resources for step 1 studying. Learn more about first aid, Pathoma, UWorld and other resources such as QBanks, textbooks, videos and Flashcards. Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources!

    How to honor third year rotations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2018 15:51


    Be sure to check out medicalbasics.com for more educational resources, like our H&P notebooks, ID cards, and reference guides to excel during your rotations! Website: www.MedicalBasics.com In this podcast we talk about how to honor third year rotations during your clinicals. 

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