The following mnemonic (HDFC ST) helps me cover all bases in a Neurology case.

I read this link and I'm confused, it says: To participate in the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®) Main Residency Match®, in...

Hello! In this video I will cove the basics about the Step 2 CS exam:

Hey everyone! I talk about approach to a patient with domestic violence in the video. I also stress on how to counsel. These are some...

Here are some of my sample closures for challenging questions. All my closures are generic with little word play. Whatever the SP says, I...

Here's how I introduced myself - "Mr. Smith? Hi. I am doctor D. I'm the attending physician and I'll be taking care of ...

I can see that you are distressed about an event that occurred in your life. We have some medical therapy available that can help you with ...

We were practicing a case of calf pain (DVT / cellulitis) today and my friends told me that I documented the physical examination findings ...

In a case of headache or loss of consciousness, any weakness or numbness is the first question you ask - because if there is anything sugge...

IPROM MRSP is a brilliant mnemonic You can use it for patient notes as well! For shoulder pain: Inspection - R arm is closely held to t...

Soo.. I wanted to remember "medical terms" to report my findings in my patient note. I made a mnemonic for remembering "find...

Mnemonic: ABC MATTS Appearance - Well groomed / Dishevealed Behaviour - Appropritate / Inappropriate Co-operation - Cooperative / Non-c...

When dealing with a patient with severe photophobia, you might want to dim the light out for the patient just to make the patient comfortab...

This is a very easy case because there are limited number of  things that can cause hoarseness of voice.

Any case of joint pain, ask OPDFCS LIQRAA first. Then, ask - Calor, dolor, rubor, tumor, functio laesa (Mnemonic: CRaFTeD) Calor - Is t...

What to ask if a patient comes in with a positive pregnancy test:

Back pain mnemonic: D(i)SSCC

Hearing loss mnemonic: EBOLA MBOLA

What's a blue sheet? A blue colored paper given to you during the step 2 CS exam. I finally figured out what my blue sheet will be li...

Sexual history is always a dilemma for step 2 Cs exam takers. Here's a simplification. Are you sexually active? Patient will answer ...