Now that the 2020 Match Day is all done and dusted, another Residency application cycle is due to start really soon. Congratulations to everyone that matched. The journey to securing a residency program in the US for International medical graduates (IMGs) is a notoriously daunting one for many. And the process can be overwhelming and confusing if you don’t have the right information at hand.
Here’s a clear outline of the steps to take and when to take them to make sure you’re on track with all you have to get done and when you have to get them done. (more…)
Dr. Wendy Evans-Uhegbu is a graduate of The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, with experience in Connected Health, Medical Technology, Clinical Research, Medical Education, Medical Communications, and Web Design/Development. She is a part of the Medics Abroad team with the role of Chief Communications Officer. She is also a Medical Writer at 3D4 Medical and runs a Medical Communications and Children’s books company (ODR Integrated Services/ ODR Books). She is the author of the newly published children’s book series “The Things Around Me”.
The World Health Organisation designated Tuesday the 24th of February 2020 as World Tuberculosis Day.
Today, TB remains the world’s deadliest infectious killer, claiming many lives on a daily basis.
As global citizens, we can do our part by educating ourselves about the condition, in order to stop the discrimination and stigmatization encountered by many TB patients, and also as healthcare professionals, in the management of TB.
Here’s a quiz for you. Let’s meet our patient now, shall we? (more…)
Ola is a medical student at The Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI).
Happy International Women’s Day (IWD)! 🙂
The theme for this year is #EachForEqual
IWD (March 8th) is a time set out not only to celebrate the achievements of women across the globe but also to put the spotlight on gender inequality and how it affects not just women but the economy at large. (more…)
Dr. Wendy Evans-Uhegbu is a graduate of The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, with experience in Connected Health, Medical Technology, Clinical Research, Medical Education, Medical Communications, and Web Design/Development. She is a part of the Medics Abroad team with the role of Chief Communications Officer. She is also a Medical Writer at 3D4 Medical and runs a Medical Communications and Children’s books company (ODR Integrated Services/ ODR Books). She is the author of the newly published children’s book series “The Things Around Me”.
Rare Disease Day is celebrated annually in order to raise awareness and recognition of rare diseases, and the impact they have on the lives of people with such conditions in order to improve access to diagnosis, treatment, health and social care to those affected. It is estimated that there are 300 million people globally living with one or more of the 6000 known rare diseases today.
In order to celebrate the day which is celebrated tomorrow (29th February 2020), here is a quiz to test your knowledge on some of them.
Science Direct
Correct! Cleidocranial dysplasia is a rare skeletal disease of autosomal dominant nature that affects the development of bones and teeth. Patients may present with a broad forehead, midface hypoplasia, and significant dental anomalies. (UpToDate)
Family Doctor
That’s right! According to UpToDate, a meta-analysis showed that the world prevalence of the condition in 2012 was 2.7 per 100,000, with a higher prevalence in Europe, North America and Australia.
Health Europa
Correct! MPSs are a family of inherited lysosomal storage disorders that result in the build-up of partially degraded GAG, resulting in dysfunction and clinical abnormalities. Laboratory studies will show urinary excretion of GAG fragments and leukocyte inclusion bodies.
Atlas of Genetics and Cytogenetics in Oncology and Haematology
Correct! Waldenström Macroglobulinemia is a rare disorder of excess IgM protein production with a mean incidence of approximately three per million people. Diagnosis tends to occur around the age of 70, and is more common in Caucasians than other ethnic groups. Multiple myeloma is differentiated from WM usually due to the presence of hypercalcemia and renal insufficiency, with bone lytic lesions. Also, IgG and IgA are more commonly produced in MM, unlike WM where IgM is the monoclonal immunoglobulin.
Techexplorists
That’s right! The diagnosis of HGPS is determined by the presence of clinical features: failure to thrive in first year of life, characteristic facial appearance, alopecia and prominent scalp veins, and sclerotic skin changes. Identification can also be achieved by genetic testing of the causative variant in the LMNA gene. The Progeria Research Foundation estimates that the prevalence of the condition globally is 1 in 20 million people (5).
Leonard Norkin Virology Site
Correct! Kuru is a CNS disease that was endemic in Papua New Guinea and was believed to be transmitted from person to person by ritual cannibalism in the Fore tribes, in particular by eating the brains of an infected individual. Although the disease is 100% lethal, it is close to none-existent due to cannibalism being outlawed.
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Ola is a medical student at The Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI).
My name is Tenisha Anne Thomas and I am a 4th year medical student from RCSI-UCD Malaysia Campus. My elective placement took place at Malindi Subcounty Hospital, Kenya last year. (more…)
I’ve often heard some of my colleagues say that they did volunteer work before starting medical school as it appeared to be an ‘unofficial’ requirement for many medical school applications. (more…)
Ola is a medical student at The Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI).
As an international student, living abroad can be relatively expensive and so learning ways to manage your situation is key to staying on top of things money-wise. You’re already paying a killin’ in the name of tuition and accommodation fees, so why not save on the other things you actually have full control over? (more…)
Dr. Wendy Evans-Uhegbu is a graduate of The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, with experience in Connected Health, Medical Technology, Clinical Research, Medical Education, Medical Communications, and Web Design/Development. She is a part of the Medics Abroad team with the role of Chief Communications Officer. She is also a Medical Writer at 3D4 Medical and runs a Medical Communications and Children’s books company (ODR Integrated Services/ ODR Books). She is the author of the newly published children’s book series “The Things Around Me”.
Happy New Year (again) everyone! No doubt most if not all of you are already back in college like me. Starting a new college term can be as refreshing as it is overwhelming but here are 7 proven ways to set you up for success in this new academic term. (more…)
Ola is a medical student at The Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI).
Happy new year! and welcome to 2020 😀
Looking back, we can say 2019 was a good year for the blog. We published a good number of insightful, high-quality articles for you, all curated by delectable authors in the medical field and beyond.
Keep on reading to find out what articles were read the most last year and why. Don’t miss out! (more…)
Dr. Wendy Evans-Uhegbu is a graduate of The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, with experience in Connected Health, Medical Technology, Clinical Research, Medical Education, Medical Communications, and Web Design/Development. She is a part of the Medics Abroad team with the role of Chief Communications Officer. She is also a Medical Writer at 3D4 Medical and runs a Medical Communications and Children’s books company (ODR Integrated Services/ ODR Books). She is the author of the newly published children’s book series “The Things Around Me”.
