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Free USMLE step 2 CS Videos from UsmleSource.com sticky icon

Here is a huge collection of Free USMLE step 2 CS videos ranging from patient history taking, examination tips and advice to physical examination of all the different systems. Check the UsmleSource Step 2 CS Video Forum

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This website residentscafe was started by me when I was a resident in 2004 and over the last few years, we have helped over 6000 medical graduates that graduated from American and Foriegn medical schools to get into a residency of their choice by providing information, guidance and valuable advice. The secret in getting a residency is doing each step in a year long application process in a timely and professional manner so that you stand the best chance starting from Personal statements to preparing for the interview.

Program Requirements - Updated for 2011 Match! sticky icon

 ResidentsCafe Program Minimum Requirements with official emails from Program Directors has been helping thousands of residency applicants get into the residency of their choice since 2004. We provide the most up to date and detailed information all on the residency programs in the country with hundreds of pages and official emails from program directors!.

Special reduced price now for a limited time! In order to make these popular program requirements more affordable, we have reduced the price by over 35% for a limited time. This is the best deal you can find on the internet with detailed information on IMG friendly programs! The secret of success starts with applying to the right programs as you need about 8 interviews to maximize your chances of success in the match!

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Review of Residentscafe Program Requirements sticky icon

I was like all of you, a visa seeker, looking for a list of programs that sponsor H1B. My scores were in the early 90s and because of Residentscafe.com's program requirements list, I received 30 interview calls. You see its not how many programs you apply to, the secret is the right programs to apply to that will sponsor your visa and is IMG friendly. Residentscafe.com has all that.

Consumers spend dearly for credit card rebates

Credit card rebate packages and swipe fees pass increased expenses on to customers for nearly all goods and services. This is retail markup, and it costs us a lot. As such, the Los Angeles Times says merchants should merely display cash compared to credit prices on all products. In the long run, the difference is staggering. Resource for this article: All consumers shoulder cost of credit card rebates


About Bevi, The Newbie

I believed so much with the talents of my parents when they were still alive. I know it is the greatest treasure they gave to me. Even better than any riches in the world. I have tried hard to practice and work everyday and write anything that my readers/audience would find worthy to read. My parents told me that writing is not just for pleasure but a treasure to share. ''So I can't show you how, exactly, health care is a basic human right. But what I can argue is that no one should have to die of a disease that is treatable.''
Paul Farmer

Limits planned for medications which includes acetaminophen

New restrictions on painkilling drugs are due to be implemented. The FDA announced this ruling on Thursday. The new limits can have to do with how much acetaminophen can be blended into narcotic painkillers. Possible acetaminophen overdoses are the reason for this limit. The FDA is going to add additional limitations to the drugs. Resource for this article - FDA calls for limits on acetaminophen in narcotic drugs by Newsytype.com.

AOL bets that Huffington can save it from irrelevance

AOL bets that Huffington can save it from irrelevance Huffington, who founded the Huffington Post 6 years ago on a shoestring, has sold the news website to AOL for $315 million. AOL's Huffington Post purchase is one of several recent deals the business has made in a try to remain viable. AOL, which isn't really considered a reputable source of media, is hoping that Ariana Huffington will change that perception. It makes you question if AOL had to take out a personal cash loan to pay that price tag. AOL hopes Huffington reverses decline

What is the hair transplant

Hair transplantation means, transplanting live hair roots onto the bald area. These transplanted hair roots behave in the same manner as the hair from the area where they are extracted from.
Hair transplant surgery has been around for the last fifty years but has developed to the extent that it results in successful, natural looking hair. A hair transplant involves removing or grafting hairs from the back and sides of your head – the horseshoe pattern of hair, and placing these in the bald areas. Once there these hairs will grow as normal.

Sample Residency Personal Statements organized by specialty

Many IMG's do not realize how important a personal statement is to the overall application. While I was a resident, I asked my residency program coordinator what makes her to call somebody for an interview and whether scores is all that matters. She said a good score can only get her to open the file.

ResidentsCafe is a resource for all residency applicants, medical students, residents and fellows. One of the most popular forums at ResidentsCafe has been the Unique Ask and Get Answers from Residents Forum.


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